Northern Laos Discovery Tour 5-Day | Best Tour Package from the Border Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

Northern Laos Discovery Tour 5-Day

Price from US$ 1098 / PP

Itinerary

Start in Huay Xai and end in Luang Prabang! With the In-depth Cultural tour Northern Laos Discovery Tour 5-Day, you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Huay Xai, Laos and 4 other destinations in Laos. Northern Laos Discovery Tour 5-Day includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, insurance, meals, transport and more.

Welcome to our exciting 5-day tour package that takes you on a journey from Chiang Rai in Thailand, across the border to Laos, where you will ride the scenic express train to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. You will explore the natural beauty of Northern Laos, visit ancient caves, cascading waterfalls, and experience the local culture.

 

  1. Cross the border from Chiang Rai, Thailand to Laos and experience the difference in culture.
  2. Explore the beautiful city of Luang Namtha and learn about the traditional way of life of the locals.
  3. Visit the picturesque town of Muong Sing and enjoy its stunning landscapes and mountain views.
  4. Ride the express train from Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang and witness the natural beauty of Laos from the train window.
  5. Discover the mystical Pak Ou Caves, located in a limestone cliff and filled with thousands of Buddha statues.
  6. Experience the stunning Kuangsi Waterfalls and take a refreshing swim in the natural pools.
  7. Learn about the unique Laotian cuisine and taste the delicious local food.
  8. Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Laos and gain insights into its history, traditions, and way of life.

Upon arrival at the Lao border checkpoint, you will be welcomed to Laos by a local guide and transferred to Luang Namtha. Along the way, we will make stops to visit hill tribe villages, including Ban Nam Chang Village, where we will meet the Lao Houay people, and Ban Poong, where the Tai Leu people reside and local whiskey (Lao Lao) made of sticky rice is produced.

Tonight, we will enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the fine restaurants in Luang Namtha. Overnight in Luang Namtha.

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Accommodation Options:

Phou Iu Bungalow - 3-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star (local best)

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You`ll picked up at your hotel in Huay Xai or Border with Chiang Khong (Thailand)

After breakfast, we will begin our journey to Muong Sing with stops at several hill tribe villages, including Ekor (Aka) and Lan Taen. These tribes were originally from Sino-Tibetan descent. After lunch, we will explore the hill tribe way of life and visit Chieng Tung stupa, Ban Nam Ded Village, Ban Nam Mai Village of Yao people, and Pang Thong local checkpoint, located at the Laos-China border. We will return to Luang Namtha in the evening, and the remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Namtha.

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Accommodation Options:

Phou Iu Bungalow - 3-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star or similar

Pou Villa - 4-star (local best)

After breakfast, we will catch an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Luang Prabang is considered to be the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. Its tranquility, charm, splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we'll visit The National Museum, which is housed in the former Royal Palace and displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. Next, we'll visit Wat Mai and then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. After that, we'll visit the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Later in the evening, we'll enjoy dinner at one of the fine restaurants in the city. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Accommodation Options:

Villa Chitdara Hotel - 3-star or similar

Le Belair Resort - 4-star or similar

Villa maly Hotel - 5-star or similar

Today, we will enjoy a short guided tour of the city's oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. Afterward, we will board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, which will give us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We will make sure to stop at the Pak Ou Caves, which are sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. During the day, we will also visit a few villages, including Ban Muangkeo, where the local rice wine is produced.

In the afternoon, we will head out of town 30km to the beautiful Kuang Si Falls. En route, we will stop to visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Once we arrive at Kuang Si Falls, you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Accommodation Options:

Villa Chitdara Hotel - 3-star or similar

Le Belair Resort - 4-star or similar

Villa maly Hotel - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, if time permits, you will have the opportunity to visit the morning Phosi Market, where you can explore a wide range of local foodstuffs, hill-tribe textiles, and handicrafts. One of the unique items you may find is dried buffalo skin, which is a popular snack in Laos. After the market visit, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. The airport transfer is included in your tour package. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Laos with Legend Travel Group, and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.

What's Included

Accommodations based on single/twin/double/triple sharing with daily buffet breakfast. All taxes and service charges included.

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Basic 3-star Hotel Accommodation option:

Luang Namtha: Phou Iu Bungalow or similar

Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar

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Upgrade to 4-star Hotel Accommodation option:

Luang Namtha: Pou Villa or similar

Luang Prabang: Le Belair Resort or similar

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Upgrade to 5-star Hotel Accommodation option:

Luang Namtha: Pou Villa - 4-star (local best)

Luang Prabang: Villa maly or similar

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"Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. The final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalized travel documents.

"Subject to change" means that we may use an alternative hotel if the hotel listed in the tour package is fully booked or not available during your stay period. The alternative hotel must be of the same quality as the indicated hotel or better than the indicated hotel in the package."

International flight tickets are not included.

Professional tour guides with excellent English skills in every destination.

Meals mentioned in the program include Lao cuisine, Asian cuisine, and Western cuisine. The meals are categorized as B (breakfast), L (lunch), or D (dinner). The program includes 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.

Private air-conditioned transportation 

Private boat trip as stated in above sights

English speaking guide 

Alms giving participants

Admission fee to indicated sights

Meals according itinerary 

Government tax and service charge

Drinking water and Tissue

Air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for transportation during the tour. This includes pick-up and drop-off at airports, hotels, and all other tour destinations.

The Express Train is air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable seats and other amenities to make your journey enjoyable. It is a great option for those who want to experience the country's scenic views while traveling in comfort.

For boat trips, comfortable and secure vessels will be used to take you to your destinations. Our boats are equipped with life jackets and other necessary safety equipment, and operated by experienced and licensed captains.

We take your safety and comfort seriously and strive to provide the best transportation options for your travel needs.

Insurance is not covered by Legend Travel Group.

International flight tickets from Luang Prabang

Pre and post tour accommodation

Beverages and other meals that are not indicated in the program

Visa to Laos if applicable

Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

Massage and spa services

Travel insurance

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, shopping, etc.

Tipping/Gratuities

Single supplement fees

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.

Tourists are required to present the following documents:

1. A vaccination certificate showing full COVID-19 vaccination with two shots. There is no time limit on when the vaccination was received. It is not required to provide negative COVID-19 test results or to do a PCR/RAT test upon arrival.

•   Children under 12 years old who are not vaccinated should follow their parents.

2. A copy of an insurance policy in English that covers healthcare and treatment expenses for COVID-19 for the entire duration of the visit to Laos. The policy must clearly state that the coverage is not less than US $10,000 per applicant.

60 days or more prior to departure 5% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
30-59 days prior departure: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
15-29 days prior to departure: 20% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
7-14 days prior to departure: 50% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
Within 6 days prior to departure: 90 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited

Child under 5 years old: 50% of the Adult's cost, sharing the existing bed with parents
Child from 5-11 years old: 75% of the Adult's cost, provided with a private bed (extra bed) within the same room as parents
Child from 12 years old and up: 100% of the Adult's cost, provided with a private bed (extra bed) within the same room as parents
Triple room: 3 persons sharing one room, consisting of 1 double bed and 1 single bed.

  • Original passport
  • Sunscreen
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Swimsuit
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses (especially from April to October)
  • Light jacket (from November to March)
  • Camera with sufficient battery and memory card capacity

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