11 days 10 nights
Daily Tour
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Embark on an 11-day Laos retreat tour, designed to immerse you in the serene beauty and rich culture of Laos. Begin in Luang Prabang, where you’ll explore the city’s cultural treasures and enjoy a traditional Royal Ballet Theatre performance. Relax with a massage, join a sunset cruise on the Mekong, and marvel at the Kuang Si Waterfall’s natural beauty.
Continue to the picturesque Bolaven Plateau, known for its coffee plantations, and experience the tranquility of Sinouk Coffee Resort. Discover the unique charm of the 4000 Islands region, including the majestic Khone Phapheng Waterfall and the ancient Wat Phou temple. Spend peaceful days on Done Daeng Island, connecting with nature and embracing the simplicity of Laotian life.
This 11-day Laos retreat tour is the perfect getaway for those seeking adventure, relaxation, and a deep connection with the enchanting landscapes of Southeast Asia.
On arrival at the Luang Prabang airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel. Situated in the center of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural, historic, and architectural values. Join a private Baci ceremony at a local family. Enjoy the colorful Ethnic Fashion Show to learn about Laos ethnic clothes. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, our guide will take you on an in-depth Luang Prabang city walking tour with Mr. Francis Engelmann, who is a retired UNESCO specialist. You will see the four different types of buildings categorized by UNESCO. Then we will visit some famous attractions inside the city center including the oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
We have ample time to relax before transferring to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center, the collection of diverse Lao ethnic groups. We will stroll around to visit the center to understand more about the Lao ethnic culture. Enjoy a traditional Lao massage, which will help you recover from the exploration in the last few days. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos: the daily morning almsgiving. Visiting the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall and Butterflies Park, where you can enjoy afternoon tea with homemade cookies whilst relaxing inside the green peaceful garden. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
You will transfer to the boat pier where we will take the i-Mekong boat upstream the Mekong River to Pak Ou Cave. Within the two caves of Pak Ou cave, are stupas, shrines, and outstanding carvings of Buddha. From there, we will transfer to Hillside Nature Lifestyle Resort, which is located just 10km from the city center amongst the ever-green nature. Overnight at Hillside Nature Lifestyle Resort.
You are free to stroll around the resort or the nearby area. There is the option of a trekking tour to the jungle behind the resort via the marked route and maps from the resort. Overnight at Hillside Nature Lifestyle Resort.
After breakfast, we will transfer back to Luang Prabang to take the flight to Pakse, the biggest town in southern Laos. You will visit Tad Phaseum Waterfalls, and Tadlo Waterfalls where we enjoy an easy trek to nearby villages of ethnic minorities villages like Laven, Alak, Taoy, and others. From there, transfer directly through the plateau to your accommodation to spend the night.
After breakfast, visit Tad Fane and enjoy the scenery around the waterfall. Enjoy 1.5 hours 1.5-hour-long tail boat for venturing into the widest reach of the Mekong River. We continue to discover the 4000 islands area by tuk-tuk and visit the marvelous Liphi waterfall, also called the "Corridor of the Devil" one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking the Lao border with Cambodia. Overnight on Khone Island.
After breakfast, return to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasang and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng, which is considered the largest waterfall by volume in Southeast Asia. We will visit Wat Phou, an ancient Khmer religious complex dating back to the 5th Century. Take the boat back to Done Daeng before dark. Overnight at La Folie Lodge.
You are free to stroll around the island for your exploration. The lodge has free bicycles and maps for you to borrow and explore the island on the marked route of a cycling tour. Overnight in Done Daeng.
Free before transferring back to Pakse to take the departure flight.
Deposit of 30% of the total of tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.
The bank account name: CTY TNHH HANH TRINH TINH TAN
The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock BankÂ
The bank branch: Hanoi Branch The International Banking Account
Number: 8888116868 (USD) – 889868686868 (VND)
Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, HồChà Minh City, Vietnam Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999
After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or e-mail.
+ Maximum 1 child can share the parent's existing bedding.
+ Children under 2 years old are free of charge for land services, only charge fee from airlines if have.
+ Children from 2 - 6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case
+ Children from 7 - 11 years old: 75% of adult price, or quote case by case
+ Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price
You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may occur will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.
NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the packages tours services confirmation will be applied.
Cancellations will be charged as follow:
o   45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.Â
o  44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.Â
o   30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.Â
o  14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.Â
o  Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.Â
*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
Metta Voyage Co.,ltd is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.
Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Metta Voyage Co.,ltd will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.
Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.Â
Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined. Â
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