Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang * 5 Days and 4 Nights   Day 1: Arrival On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane. Day 2: Vientiane – Xiengkhouang We board a short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh (B) Day 3: Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang (by road) Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang. (B) Day 4: Luang Prabang - Pakou Cave Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B) Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure Breakfast, visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital.(B) Trip Note • All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passenger • Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation • The zigzag road between Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang is take us almost 7hrs drive including villages stop visit, however, in case of you are allergy with long driving crisscross road, necessary medicine should be carried. Vientiane    * 6days 5nights

Tour Class (SPC) All prices are valid through 31 October 2006 Tour price are Subject to 10% VAT per person in group of Supplement Surcharges. In case of required 1 2 3-6 7-11 12-15 16-19 20 up SGL LUN DIN Full.B Standard 782 440 356 287 246 232 231 58 44 35 79 First Class 862 474 391 321 280 266 265 105 46 44 90 Superior 909 507 424 355 314 300 298 118 55 53 108 Deluxe 1,050 572 488 419 378 364 363 195 66 66 132

SERVICE INCLUSIVE OF EXCLUSIVE OF Transportation in private air-conditioned International air tickets to/from Laos Accommodation in hotels (twin shared) Domestic airfare with tax Boat trip as stated in above sights (01 hour) Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax English or French speaking guide Departure airport tax US$10.00/pax Admission fee to indicated sights Travel Insurance in all kinds Meals: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner Meals:(lunch/dinner, quoted separately) Domestic gov’t tax and service charge Single room (quoted separately) Luggage handling Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated…

HOTELS USED FOR THIS TOUR OR SIMILAR CATEGORY

CITIES Location STANDARD CLASS 3-star FIRST CLASS 4-star SUPERIOR CLASS 4-star DELUXE CLASS 5-star Luang Prabang Phousi Hotel Villa Santi Hotel Villa Santi Resort La Residence Vientiane Inter City Hotel Novotel Donchan Palace Lao Plaza Xiengkhouang Phouphadeng Phouphadeng Phouphadeng Phouphadeng Booking    Lao tour:  AV*L01 Ancient laos   |  AV*L02 Central stopover  |  AV*L03 Cultural heritage  |  AV*L04 Laos treasure