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LAOS
TOURING
DAY 3
Learn more about the Lao nation at the National Museum, once the former royal palace before transferring to the local jetty for your morning boat trip to the caves of Pak Ou. Travelling upstream on the Mekong by traditional boat you will experience life by the river en route to the cave temples and their many images of the Buddha. Stop off at local villages placed close to the riverbank and experience the daily life of the Lao people. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves with their many Buddha statues and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near to the caves. Return to Luang Prabang this afternoon and stop off at the local village of Ban Xang Khong, famous for making handmade paper. On arrival into Luang Prabang take a leisurely stroll around this small town to visit the H'mong Market or the boutique shops. Your evening is again at leisure, choose to dine at one of the many local or French restaurants within the town.
DAY 5
Explore a little more of Luang Prabang this morning with a visit to the colourful central market. Proceed to Wat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisitely carved veranda. Enjoy a delightful lunch and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore or relax back at the hotel. Early evening depart Luang Prabang for your journey south by Lao Airlines to the capital city Vientiane. Explore this small city at leisure. This evening choose to dine in or out at one of the many restaurants.
DAY 6
Today explore the capital. Start your tour with a visit to the colourful market of Thong Khan Kham, see the many stalls selling fresh produce and clothing imported from China. Continue to the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket, built in 1818 and visit the former royal temple of Ho Phra Keo. See the many flower stalls of Wat Si Muang and enjoy lunch at Kua Lao restaurant to sample traditional Lao food. This afternoon continue your tour to That Luang and its 150 feet stupa, the most revered shrine within Laos. Pass through Patouxay (Victory Monument) then enjoy free time to explore Vientiane's central market Talat Sao. Enjoy a short walk along the banks of the Mekong River before returning to your hotel for dinner. Your evening is again free to explore or relax.
5 NIGHTS
from £1239
NEED TO KNOW... DEPARTURES: Medium/First/Deluxe Tour: Weekly every Sunday. MEAL PLAN: Breakfast and lunch daily Day 3 to Day 6. Breakfast only on Day 7. ESCORTED: The Classic Laos tour is accompanied by a local guide from Day 2 to Day 7. The Tour Includes: Accommodation in a choice of medium class, first class or deluxe hotels Transport by airconditioned coach or minibus Sightseeing where specified and entrance fees An English speaking guide EXTENSIONS: Fly Thai Airways to Phuket via Bangkok for four or more nights at the Bay Hotel (medium class); Cape Panwa (first class) or Indigo Pearl (deluxe). Alternatively fly Thai Airways to Koh Samui via Bangkok for four nights or more at the Imperial Boathouse (medium/first class) or Santiburi Resort (deluxe). See p103 for hotel details. TRAVEL TIPS: The tourism infrastructure in Laos is not as developed as in many other Far East destinations. Transport may be subject to change or delay. IMPORTANT NOTE: The above tours is subject to change dependant on flight confirmations, road conditions and room availability.
DAY 4
Cross the Mekong once more today walking through Xieng Mene village and onwards to Wat Longkhoune, a renovated temple with delightful mural paintings. Walk to the hillside setting of Wat Chomphet to enjoy the view of the rivers and town below. Return to Luang Prabang mid morning. Travel by car late morning to the Kuang Si waterfall. This picturesque waterfall remains a firm favourite with journeying Lao or Thai tourists at weekends, where large freshwater pools prove ideal for taking a dip. Explore the surrounding forest and enjoy a picnic lunch by the falls. This afternoon visit the H'mong village at Ban Na Ouane and the Khmou village at Ban Tha Pen, learn a little about these Lao minority groups and see how they live. Journey back to Luang Prabang late afternoon and enjoy your evening at leisure once more.
DAY 7
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and choose to spend time at leisure before your onward flight via Bangkok with Thai Airways arriving in the UK on Monday. Alternatively choose to extend your stay in Phuket for four or more nights. See `Need to Know' opposite.
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REF NO. IA8320 IA8321 IA8322 IA8323 IA8324 IA8325 IA8326 IA8327 IA8328
HOLIDAY CLASSIC LAOS CLASSIC LAOS CLASSIC LAOS CLASSIC LAOS + PHUKET CLASSIC LAOS + PHUKET CLASSIC LAOS + PHUKET CLASSIC LAOS + KOH SAMUI CLASSIC LAOS + KOH SAMUI CLASSIC LAOS + KOH SAMUI
ROOM GRADE MEDIUM FIRST CLASS DELUXE MEDIUM FIRST CLASS DELUXE MEDIUM FIRST CLASS DELUXE
MEAL PLAN MMP MMP MMP MMP MMP MMP MMP MMP MMP
NO. OF NIGHTS 5 5 5 9 9 9 9 9 9
HOLIDAY PRICES 01JAN 31MAR 1274 1289 1509 1462 1537 1865 1592 1609 2055 01APR 30APR 1289 1306 1526 1478 1545 1837 1599 1619 2036 01MAY 31MAY 1289 1306 1485 1477 1549 1796 1599 1624 1995 01JUN 30JUN 1239 1269 1435 1425 1495 1739 1549 1575 1935 01JUL 09JUL 1289 1315 1486 1479 1555 1798 1599 1625 1996 10JUL 22JUL 1488 1499 1683 1689 1762 1999 1798 1822 2357 23JUL 15AUG 1488 1499 1683 1689 1762 1999 1842 1862 2357 16AUG 04SEP 1289 1315 1486 1479 1555 1798 1645 1665 2159 05SEP 29SEP 1289 1315 1486 1479 1555 1798 1599 1629 1968 30SEP 22OCT 1349 1369 1666 1539 1615 1978 1665 1685 2148 23OCT 31DEC 1349 1369 1666 1555 1627 2022 1665 1685 2148
SINGLE SUPP PER TOUR FROM 70 110 255 110 202 419 206 246 567
PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES FLIGHTS For full details of flight schedules and upgrade supplements please refer to p12-13. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK 2008: Jan01-09 £30, Mar14-23 £30, Dec10-24 £305, Dec25-31 £200. UPGRADES Available on request. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Christmas and New Year Dinner per person per night irrelevant of board basis booked: THE BAY HOTEL: Dec24 £61, Dec31 £72. CAPE PANWA: Dec24 £64, Dec31 £76. INDIGO PEARL: Dec31 £95. IMPERIAL BOATHOUSE HOTEL - KOH SAMUI: Dec31 £95. MEAL PLAN MMP mixed meal plan for tour as detailed above. Full breakfast in Phuket and Koh Samui except Santiburi Resort where no meals are provided. Meal supplements available on request.
KUONI PLUS FOR FULL DETAILS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE READ p8
FLEXIBILITY Holidays can be of any duration subject to flight schedules (airlines cannot be mixed). Simply add the required number of extra nights together with any applicable supplements to the base price shown above. Also add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p106-111 before you book your holiday. Brochure prices can go up or down see Kuoni's Price guarantee p108. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time.
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