The Plain of Jars - Pre Cruise Upstream Laos

Extension Overview

Duration: 4 days
Route: The Plain of Jars - Pre Cruise Upstream Laos
Starting Price: USD 1,189

Introduction

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.

Featured Stops

Vientiane

Daily Itinerary

1
Day 1
Vientiane
Welcome to Laos! Today you will be picked up and transfer to the airport for flight to Xiengkhuang. Upon arrival, our guide and driver will transfer you to the hotel.
Scheduled flight departing from Vientiane at 13:50.
Meals: none
2
Day 2
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.
3
Day 3
Phonsavanh - 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 and Lunch.
4
Day 4
Embarkation
Pick up from your hotel at 08:00am and transfer to your Pandaw expedition.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

English speaking guide, 2-nights at a hotel in the Plain of Jars and 1 night at a hotel in Vientiane on a bed and breakfast basis, 1x lunch at local restaurant
return domestic flights from Vientiane to Phonsavanh
taxes
all transfers and excursions as described and entrance fees.

Hotel Choices

Vientiane

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Prices

Accommodation Type	Occupancy	Price Per Person
Sharing	(2 Pax)	USD 1,189.00
Single	(1 Pax)	USD 2,006.00

Prices per traveller are based on existing rates from our suppliers, however depending on your dates may incur additional increases due to seasonal factors and supplements.

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