Surrounding Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital city of Laos but retains a small feel and is unlike other Asian capital cities. It is charming and there is evidence of the French in the architecture and café scene. It is small enough to navigate during a day but also offers some interesting excursions should your length of stay allow.

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Duration: 2 days/1 night

Tour Code: MLVS05

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Vientiane – Ban Na - Vientiane

• Day 1 - Vientiane – Ban Na

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  This morning we board a pick up truck and head out to Ban Na. A 14 km long trail passes under the canopy, mostly uphill and across several ridges. The two waterfalls Tad Lung and Tad Fa offer good locations for breaks, before heading to the Tad Hi Kheng Khani (Waterfall of the Gibbon) on the Nam Hi for camping.

  Day 2 - Ban Na - Vientiane

  Place Transport: Elephant 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Our trekking on the second day follows one of the elephant trails. When heading downhill, mostly along the Nam Hi, elephant tracks and feces are often found. In the last hour before reaching Ban Na, chances of hearing or even seeing a wild elephant increase. Other animals found here are the jackal, wild dog (dholes), boar or the rare Samba, barking and Mouse deer. In the village of Ban Na, local transportation awaits the group for the return back to Vientiane. Arrive in Vientiane by late afternoon.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 01 Nights Accommodation with breakfast.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).