THE PLAIN OF JARS - POST CRUISE DOWNSTREAM LAOS - 4 NIGHTS

The Plain of Jars offers fascinating insights into Phuan, Hmong, Khmu and Tai Dam culture. Very little is known about the civilization that created The Plain of Jars, but you can only imagine the greatness of the ruler who constructed these unusual and enormous storage jars.

This is a Pandaw group tour depending on how many guests booked this extension.

DAY 1

VIENTIANE - PHONSAVANH

We will pick you up 09.00am after disembarkation from you Pandaw vessel. Drive to visit the surroundings of Vientiane including the Buddha Park, located 24 km south of Vientiane, and take a look at the impressive Friendship Bridge. Continue to visit the National museum which is highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. Afternoon visit to Cope Visitor Center: After the war ended in 1975, the country is still littered with a significant amount of UXO's (unexploded ordnance). COPE stands for Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise and provides prosthetics and mobility devices for those people who require them, free of charge if they cannot afford to pay for them. An interactive exhibit about the UXO problem tells how UXO affects communities, with stories of injured people and their experiences through their rehabilitation process.

Transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch at local restaurant.

DAY 2

VIENTIANE

Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport and fly to Xieng Khoang (15.00pm), the gateway to the plains of Jars.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel.

DAY 3

THE PLAIN OF JARS

A full day to explore the famous Plain Of Jars, a vast area extending around Phonsavanh where over 300 huge stone jars carved out of solid rock from 1 to 3.25 meters high and weighing up to six tons each. And estimated to be 2,500 to 3,000 years old. According to local legend, King Khun Chuang had them constructed in order to store wine for the celebration of his conquest of the province in the 6th century. We visit Site I, II and III. Continue to Ban Na Pia (War Spoon Village) before returning to Phonsavanh.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant.

DAY 4

MUANG KHOUN - VIENTIANE

Morning visit to scenic Muang Khoun, surrounded by mountains, the ancient capital that was founded by Chao Noi Muang and was a stronghold for the Xieng Khouang royal family was destroyed during the Indochina War. The town was rebuilt after 1975 with rows of wooden Lao houses and a market area. We also visit the ruins at Wat Phia Wat, That Foun and That Chomphet.

Transfer to Phonsavanh airport for flight to Vientiane followed by transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel.

DAY 5

VIENTIANE

After breakfast, transfer the airport.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel.

Salana Boutique Hotel

The Salana Boutique hotel has a Lao contemporary style, finished in real timber wood promoting a sense of comfort and class. Guests can take pleasure in experiencing the outstanding level of service and the attention to detail ensuring your stay is comfortable and carefree.

Chao Anou Rd, 112 Wat Chan Village Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao

Tel: +856 21 254 254

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Vansana Plain of Jars Hotel

Conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Plain of Jars and 15 minutes from the Airport, the Vansana Plain of Jar Hotel is a simple hotel and the best option in Phonsavan City – Capital of Xiengkhouang Province. The hotel with 44 guestrooms (38 standards rooms and 6 executive suites) is located on a hilltop near the center of the city with 360 degree beautiful views on Phonsavan and the chain of mountains surrounding the Plain of Jars.

Facilities include

Rooms come with fan (no AC), bathroom, tea and Coffee making facilities, minibar and safe deposit box, snack bar and restaurant, cable TV, meeting room for 40 persons, shuttle service from the hotel to the airport and the center of the city and laundry service.

Phonsavanh, Xieng Khouang, Laos

Tel: +856 61 213170

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Rates include

English speaking guide, 2-nights at the Vasana Plain of Jars Hotel and 2-nights at the Ansara Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, 2x lunches at local restaurants, return domestic flights from Vientiane to Phonsavanh, taxes, all transfers and excursions as described and entrance fees.

Price per traveller in USD

Accommodation Type	Price per Traveller
Sharing (2 Pax)	US$849
Single (1 Pax)	US$1,349

Extension Code: LTBJ4-VTE-JAR-POST-O

Note

This extension only applies for below cruise departure dates:

Monday, 27 August 2018
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Monday, 14 January 2019
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Monday, 30 December 2019
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Monday, 9 March 2020

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