Alluring Laos (Luxury Gold - Summer 2017)

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Nestled in a mountain valley, Laung Prabang was once the royal seat and is now the centre of Lao culture. With old-world romance of picturesque landscapes, ornate golden temples and ancient monuments and an incredible fusion of architecture, the city lives up to its new found UNESCO Heritage status.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Luang Prabang: Join your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal, along with the chance to meet your travelling companions.
    • Luang Prabang: Enjoy a delicious dinner of local treats as well as an exclusive Q&A session with Mr Francis Engelmann - a UNESCO consultant who has worked at the Luang Prabang Conservation Authority. Mr Engelmann will answer your questions about Lao culture, history, customs and the natural environment.
    • 3 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 Lunches (L); plus 1 Welcome Reception (WR) and 1 Highlight Dinner (HD) both with wine, plus tea or coffee.
    • Luang Prabang: Enjoy a walking tour through some of the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. See the fusion of traditional architecture with colonial styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, as you wander through the backstreets and alleys to witness rural life.
    • Luang Prabang: Join a sunset cruise on the Mekong, observing local village and rural life along the tree-lined banks of the river. Enjoy a cool drink and have an opportunity to take brilliant photos of the sunset over the Mekong River.
    • Luang Prabang: In the morning you have the opportunity to offer alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks, a truly awe-inspiring sight!

What's this trip about?

    Nestled in a mountain valley, Laung Prabang was once the royal seat and is now the centre of Lao culture. With old-world romance of picturesque landscapes, ornate golden temples and ancient monuments and an incredible fusion of architecture, the city lives up to its new found UNESCO Heritage status.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLuang Prabang
End CityLuang Prabang

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Luang Prabang

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Be escorted by the crème de la crème of Insight Travelling Concierges - handpicked for every departure. This skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
    • Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach, with extended leg room and an on-board restroom. It's Business Class comfort, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour.
    • A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.
    • At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery to inside your door.
    • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
    • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
    • With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
    • Airport transfers to and from your hotel are included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Your Journey Begins

Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2: Welcome to Laos

On arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the beautiful hotel where you will meet your fellow travellers and Travelling Concierge. In the evening, enjoy a light meal of a Welcome Dinner and drinks.(WD)

Day 3: UNESCO Heritage and Sunset Cruise

Start the day with a walk to the top of Mount Phousi to admire spectacular views across the Mekong and Khan rivers. Then, enjoy a UNESCO walk of the Heritage site, with plenty of time for you to see the sites as you want to. Your Travelling Concierge will take you thr...

Day 4: Natural beauty and local way of life

For the early risers, this a real treat! Embrace the opportunity to offer alms to the hundreds of saffron-robed monks - a truly awe-inspiring sight! Afterwards, see the town come to life during a visit to the bustling morning market. Following breakfast, head to Kuang...

Day 5: Depart Luang Prabang

Your tour draws to a close after breakfast, with private airport transfers timed to meet your onward flight.(BB)

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Price per day$374
Last Updated: 7/28/2021

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As the global leader in premium tours, Insight Vacations delivers all the sights and insights of destinations up close and personal. Each tour is crafted in true comfort and style with premium 5 and 4 star hotels, small groups and customized coaches with extra leg room. The brand’s category leading dining options including the unique dine-around and dine-at-home experiences means that guests enjoy a culinary journey through the places they visit. An extensive Vegetarian option across all tour series further compliments the elevated dining offering. With a Make Travel Matter Experience®, that creates a positive impact for both the visitor and visited, plus also supports the United Nations sustainable Development Goals, included on each and every trip, Insight Vacations leads the way in immersive responsible travel.

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