Laos
Asia's Forgotten Paradise
9 Nov, 2019 -17 Nov, 2019
self-drive expedition
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Xayaboury
Kuang Si Waterfall Xayaboury
Phonsavan Vang Vieng
Vientiane
Laos
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Day 1 sta rt: n ew d elh i En d: V i e n t i a n e 9 n ov, 2 0 1 9 Sa l a n a B o u t i qu e 270
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Welcome to Vientiane, The Capital of Laos. You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time we will arrange transportation as per your preference (scooty, autos, taxi, etc) for you to explore the city. See the landmarks and highlights of Tad Luang with its Buddha relics, Hor Pra Kheo museums, Wat Sisakhet or Patuxai war monument. This evening dinner will be served at a local restaurant along the Mekong River, where we brief you on the days to come.
Day 2 Sta rt: V i en t i a n e En d: Xaya b o u ry 1 0 N ov, 2 0 1 9 Saya n a H ot e l 190
335 KMs
Start the morning getting hold of your 4x4 Pickup trucks - Ford Rangers. After being blessed by the local monks, we hit the road. The drive passes through bamboo groves, hill tribe villages, with beautiful views of the Thai and Lao border along the Mekong. Lunch will be served today at a small restaurant in a village called Pak Lai. Post lunch we get off the tarmac for a short section before we commence our drive through the Nam Put National Park, driving through the mountains touching an altitude of 3000 FT ASL. We reach our destination by the evening where we head out to explore the town as well as experience a traditional Lao BBQ!
Day 3 Sta rt: X aya b o u ry En d: Lu a n g P r a ba n g 1 1 N ov, 2 0 1 9 M y D r e a m B o u t i qu e R e s o rt 270
130 KMs
After breakfast we make our way towards Muang Naan and onwards to Kuang Si waterfalls taking a 40 KM dirt track. Kuang Si is a multi-layered waterfall with turquoise blue waters, considered to be one of the most beautiful in SE Asia. We get a chance to beat the heat by jumping into one of the incredible pools! Lunch will be in the local restaurant around the falls. After lunch we drive to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage town, known for its architecture, cuisine and life along the Mekong. Spend the evening exploring the lively night market, trying out local delicacies such as Snake Wine, Coconut pancakes and Lao Noodle Soup! Dinner is not included today.
Day 4 Sta rt: Lua n g P r a ba n g En d: Lu a n g P r a ba n g 1 2 N o v, 2 0 1 9 M y D r e a m B o u t i qu e R e s o rt 270
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Today morning, we explore this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town, visiting Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai and the Royal Palace. Wat, means temple and the ones in Luang Prabang are the most extravagant in the country. In the afternoon, we will visit Tad Sea waterfall and enjoy swimming in the blue lagoon before returning to the hotel and climbing up Mount Phou Si for sunset. In the evening you are free to continue exploring the town. Luang Prabang has a variety of fun things to do from shopping, getting a massage or even hitting the trails for a bit of mountain biking!
Day 5 Sta rt: Lua n g P r a ba n g En d: P h o n o s ova n 1 3 N ov, 2 0 1 9 Vasa n a P la i n o f Ja rs 24 0
230 KMs
After breakfast, we make our way to Phonosavan. The region is still heavily littered with mines and “bombies” (UXO, unexploded ordnance) and other remnants of the Indochina War even though the conflict ended more than 40 years ago. The road has a lot of curves with beautiful views of limestone mountains and small villages located along the side of the road. You will enjoy kid’s waving at you with big smiles when we drive past. We will have lunch at a beautiful spot; Phou Pheang Fa Restaurant with excellent views of undulating mountains all around. After lunch, we continue our trip to Phonsovanh and arrive before sunset.
Day 6 Sta rt: M ua n g H i m /P h o n o s o va n En d: P h o n o sava n 1 4 N o v, 2 0 1 9 Vasa n a P la i n o f Ja rs 24 0
100 KMS
Today we set out to explore the Xieng Khouang province famous for the mystical plain of jars and the bomb villages. On the way, we will visit a Hmong village at Ban Thajok, where villagers use scrap metal from the war to build fences and house posts. We then continue on dirt roads crossing a small river to the Plain of Jars Site 52, where we will have a picnic - lunch at a nice spot with a great view of limestone mountains and the Plain of Jars. In the afternoon, we drive back towards town on offroad tracks to arrive at a site famous for American bomb craters spread across. We then spend some time driving through the countryside
Day 7 Sta rt: P h o n o sava n En d: Va n g V i en g 1 5 N ov, 2 0 1 9 V i en g Ta r a 190
230 KMS
In the morning we drive back towards Phou Khounvillage, before turning on to an off-road track through the limestone mountains with some minority villages on the way. We will arrive in Kasi around lunch time and have lunch at a small restaurant in the village. After lunch we drive to Vang Vieng and arrive in the afternoon to enjoy a cold beer with beautiful views across the Nam Song River of the sun setting behind limestone karsts. Vang Vieng is known to be the party capital of Laos, and thats exactly what we do tonight. Head out to one of the bars bustling with youngsters to enjoy a night out. Dinner is not included today.
Day8 Sta rt: Va n g V i en g En d: V i e n t i a n e 1 6 N o v, 2 0 1 9 Sa l a n a B o u t i qu e 270
185 KMs
Start the day with Kayaking down the Nam Song River. The river is calm, and prior Kayaking experience is not really required to take on this activity. If not keen you can exercise the option of renting a mountain bike for a short morning ride. We get back to town for lunch after which we make our way towards Vientiane. Enroute we take a turn towards Nam Ngum Lake. where we will take a short cruise on the lake. Once in Vientiane, we head out to spend our last night together as a group, reminiscing a wonderful 8 days spent together!
Vehicle Rental Options Ford Ranger 4x4
Pricing & Package
INR 1,50,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)
inclusions.
Excludes
1. Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup truck for duration of expedition from Day 2-Day 9. 2. Terraquest expedition team to lead you through the trip. 3. Local team for cultural and rural immersion. 4. 4x4 lead vehicle for route opening, tools and equipment. 5. Airport transfers for arrivals and departures. 6. Accommodation for all nights on twin sharing basis. We use some of the best properties available in the region. 7. Third party insurance for your vehicles
1. Your return international airfare 2. Visa fees. 3. Personal insurance. 4. Any extras not mentioned above - Room service, optional activities. 5. In room dining and personal beverages.