The people's democratic Republic of Laos is located in the centre of Indochina, sharing borders with China to north west, Thailand to west, Cambodia to the south, and Vietnam to the east.

Laos has a population of a bout 5.5 millions people who make up 48 different ethnic groups within an area of 236, 800 square kilometres. Around 70 % of its terrain is mountainous reaching a maximum elevation of 2, 820 m in Xieng Khouang province. The landscapes of northern Laos and regions adjacent to Vietnam in particular are dominated by hills. The Mekong river is the main geographical feature in the west and in fact, from a natural border with Thailand and some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1, 900 km of Laos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of 14 km, creating an area with thousands of islands. The capital Vientiane and all other major cities and towns are located of the bank of the Mekong river, while virtually every village depends on the vital bon between the land and water. The first kingdom of Laos is Lane Xang kingdom (the Land of Million Elephants).

 

Vientiane Capital City	The That Luang - Vientiane

 

Day 1: Vientiane Arrival

Upon arrival at Wattay international airport, meet your guide and transfer to hotel for checking in. In the afternoon, Vientiane city tour. Visit that Luang (The great stupa), Patuxai (Victory gate - Arc de Triomphe de Vientiane), Wat Sisaket, Ho Pharkeo (National Museum), Wat Simuong, Wat Ongteu... Sunset on the Mekong river bank. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2:  Vientiane Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Shop at Talad Xao (Morning market). Transfer to airport for departure flight.

 

• All Transfers and tours with English speaking local guide.
• All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
• Accommodation at hotels specified with full board.
• Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.
• Breakfast at hotel