Bangkok City Safari

Take advantage of Bangkok's fantastic local transportation as you travel through the capital in an eco-friendly manner. Join your guide for a ride on the Skytrain for great views of the city, and on to a public boat along the Chao Praya River. After visiting Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, travel by local tuk tuk and canal boat to Jim Thompson's house in the centre of Bangkok.

Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MTDT04

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok City

• Day 1 - Bangkok City Safari

  Place Transport: Bus->Train->Tuk Tuk
  Meals: Lunch

  After breakfast at your hotel, meet with your guide and head out of your hotel for an original full day of sightseeing in the City of Angels using exclusively public means of transportation. Walk to the nearest BTS Station and get on the Skytrain for a short ride to the terminal station of Saphan Taksin on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Continue by public boat to Tha Thien pier where you disembark to visit Wat Po the home of Thai massage and the reclining Buddha. Continue to visit the Grand Palace. The Royal Grand Palace is the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument and host of the mysterious Emerald Buddha. Appropriate dress is required (or can be rented on site). Lunch might be taken in a local restaurant nearby the palace.
  In the afternoon, walk or Tuk Tuk across the royal fields of Sanam Luang and eventually push up to the backpacker's mecca of Khao San Road (approx 20 mn). Back to the Thai Champs Elysees, Rachadamnoen where you'll get in tuk-tuks to reach the end of the avenue and the historical Klong (Canal) Saen Saap. Board the klong "bus-boat" and cross the city to the west. Disembark for a short walk in Ratchathewi boat station to visit Jim Thompson's House Museum. After the visit, it's time for shopping in one of the 5 huge shopping complex of the area (MBK, Siam Square, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon), or simply return to your hotel by BTS.
  Option for an early riser
  Enjoy a stroll in the Bangkok Central (Lumpini) Park to witness local people activities i.e. Morning Exercise (Tai Chi, Yoga, Aerobic Dance, etc) in the green heart of this big Mango which is the capital city with the backdrop of Metropolitan's skyscrapers and return to your hotel.
  Recommended-to-do (optional at your own expense)
  In the evening, walk to Silom subway station for the short ride to Lumpini station which is the gateway to the famous Suan Lum Night Bazaar. Enjoy varieties of local and international mouthful eateries from numerous choices of food vendors / outlets / restaurants in the Bazaar Compound. After dinner, stroll in the bazaar to seek the best bargains.
  NOTE: Tour runs from 0800-1700; All services by public transportation, reducing the emissions caused by individual transportation.

Battambang Escape

Slowly making its way on to the tourist map, Battambang is a charming riverside town where travelers can experience authentic Cambodian lifestyle. Discover all that this sleepy town has to offer with our Battambang Escape tour from Siem Reap - a journey of culture, nature and adventure.

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MCSS07

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Siem Reap - Angkor - Battambang - Siem Reap

• Day 1 - Siem Reap Arival

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Dinner

  Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to a hotel. Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. On arrival, begin a tour to the temples that includes the early-Angkor era temples of the Rolous Group – Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon, continue going to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Return to hotel after watching the sun set at Phnom Bakheng. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 2 - Angkor Wat

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, spend the morning on an extensive tour of the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat; Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. In the afternoon, go to Battambang which is a charming riverside town full of French-colonial architecture. Even though Battambang is Cambodia's second largest city, you will find that the atmosphere is very laid-back and a big change from the capital city. Stay overnight in Battambang.

  Day 3 - Battambang

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spend today exploring Battambang's countryside, a real taste of the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle common in rural Cambodia. Travel out to Phnom Sampeau, once home to notorious killing caves, but now a tranquil place for viewing the surrounding landscapes. Continue through fruit plantations to the hilltop temple of Wat Banan followed by an exciting ride on the local bamboo train. This afternoon, continue through the countryside to visit cottage industries like rice paper production, weaving centers and even a fish paste factory. Return to town this evening for a fantastic local dinner at the town's best restaurant. Stay overnight in Battambang.

  Day 4 - Siem Reap Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  This morning, you are free to relax at the hotel or to discover Battambang on your own until transfer to Siem Reap for your flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 03 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily 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.

  - Meals (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 Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Seuang River Experience for Families

The Seuang River Experience is a sustainable community tourism project set up to both provide income to 12 villages in the region, and to encourage cultural exchange and interaction. Your accommodation will be in the simple houses of your host family, where you will cook meals alongside them. This is a truly authentic insight into the life of Laos’ ethnic minorities.

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Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Tour Code: MLLS09

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Luang Prabang - Seuang River - Seuang River Nature Trek - Bamboo Rafting - Seuang River – Pak Ou Caves – Cruise to Luang Prabang - Luang Prabang Depature.

• Day 1 - Luang Prabang Arrival - Mount Phousi - Night Market

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Dinner

  You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel and free leisure. In the late afternoon, you will climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred and gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. In the evening, you will go around the city's Night Market which offers handmade textiles woven by local people and ethnic minority communities.

  Day 2 - Luang Prabang – Seuang River

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, drive to the Seuang River Experience which is approximately two hours north of Luang Prabang. Enjoy a tour of the village and learn about local lifestyles. Later on, you may want to visit one of the local homes for a fun cooking class. Your hosts will first provide an overview of the menu with a description of the ingredients. At the end of the class, you will enjoy the meal that you have prepared. Tonight, you will stay in a local family’s house.

  Day 3 - Seuang River Nature Trek - Bamboo Rafting

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, we will join with villagers on a walk through community forest areas to learn of their importance. As you walk, you will collect seeds of threatened trees that need to protect and replant. When you arrive back to the village, we will prepare the seeds that you collected for germination at the community tree nursery.  These seedlings will be planted by villagers in the next rainy season. Embark on an adventure down the river on a bamboo raft passing waterfalls and towering mountains as you go. In the evening, spend some time assisting local school teachers at the community education center. 

  Day 4 - Seuang River – Pak Ou Caves – Cruise to Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, you will say goodbye to your hosts and mark the occasion with a traditional Baci blessing ceremony. Depart from the village and drive to Pak Ou where you will begin a cruise. It will take you to the nearby Buddha Caves. Explore the caves before returning to your boat and cruising to Luang Prabang.

  Day 5 - Luang Prabang Depature

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided-tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground which represents classical Laotian architecture. You will then visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun. In the afternoon, you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 04 Nights accommodation in hotel or home stay.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

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

  - Meals (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.

   - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Lao Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Biking Hidden Paths of Mai Chau & Ninh Binh

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty: the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau, we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities. Over here, we are guests in their traditional stilt houses. It's good chance to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh, we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Tour Code: MVAT08

Price from: US $ 650.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Awesome scenery - Tam Coc - the "Halong Bay on the rice fields" - Homestay in Thai village & Traditional foot massage: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - A 4-day tour with various terrains, interesting home-stay and awesome scenery.

• Day 1 - Overland to Mai Chau/bike to Buoc Village

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  Leave Hanoi at 8am. We will drive to Mai Chau- the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive will be very nice with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau, we'll have a lunch stop in Pom Coong- a village of Thai ethnic minority. We will have lunch in a local house. After lunch, we'll embark on a biking on village road to Buoc- a village of Thai minority group. We will have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.

  Day 2 - Bike on back road to Mai Chau

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  We'll have breakfast in the home stay and then we'll start biking on beautiful country road through scenic villages of Thai minority. We will have lunch in a local house in Xo village. After lunch, we'll continue riding to Pom Coong village. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong Village.

  Day 3 - Bike/drive to Ninh Binh

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Breakfast and free at leisure to cycle around in the Mai Chau valley or shopping for Thai handmade fabric. Lunch in Mai Chau. After lunch, drive to Ninh Binh and stop on the way for a beautiful ride through country side. Stay overnight in Ninh Binh.

  Day 4 - Bike/sightseeing of “Halong Bay on the rice field”/Drive back to Hanoi

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Biking from the hotel to Hoa Lu- the first capital of Vietnam date back from 8th century. Visit the temples and climb some hundred steps to the top of a mountain for a great view over the “Halong Bay on the rice field”. After that, bike through an amazing area of limestone mountains uprising on rice paddies. After 1hr riding, reach to Tam Coc. Lunch in local restaurant and then enjoy an interesting rowing boat trip on river to explore the Halong Bay on the rice paddies. Drive back to Hanoi. The trip ends.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 03 Nights Accommodation in home- stay with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

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

  -Meals (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 Vietnam 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.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Ha Tien town - Kien Giang

From the 18th century, Ha Tien has been one of the crowded trading townships, a port full of ships from western and Asian countries. The trading shop and stalls of the Chinese people were spring up. Ha Tien sea is currently one of the beautiful landscapes with originated scene, quiet and romantic, a masterpiece gifted by nature.

About 93km from the main centre of Kien Giang city, Ha Tien is famous for the beautiful landscape and visited by many visitors. The mountain around Ha Tien is grandiose with green color like the partition from the sea and mountain.

Standing in the peak of the mountain, with one side is South China sea, and the other is Voi Phuc mountain, you could have an overview for the township with Vietnam travel guide. Behind the Binh Mountain, Thach Dong Cave is famous for the legend of the Thach Sanh man fight the monster expressed in the stalactites according to the imagination of the ancient people with many interesting points.

To the South, we could see Hon Chong (Spike Mountain), this is a mountain surrounded by the blue water and waves all day long like a story of the father and his child together defeating the evils of the sea.

Ha Tien has tens of landscape that is well known such as: Dong Ho An Nguyet, Binh San Diep Thuy, Thach Dong Thon Van, Loc Chi Thon Cu, etc. Next to the shore, there are some islands like Hai Tac (pirates) which is about 11km from the Mui Nai beach. Visitors could witness the coral, sea snail; enjoy the historical landscape on the boat, going fishing, water skiing, skyscraper, etc.

In the journey from the Hang Pagoda to some minutes on the canoe, you could come to Gia Long cave. You could also visit the other famous landscapes of Ha Tien such as temple of Nguyen Trung Truc, tomb of the general Le Kim Dinh, etc, that will give you the new adventurous feeling.

Coming to Ha Tien, visitors could enjoy the meat of bien mai grilled on the red charcoal. This is a species which appears in the 5m deep rock bench. The tail of bien mai is stick to the rock, and its body is vertical along the waves. This is a specialty of Ha Tien.

Historic Ayuthaya Ruins and Cruise

Just an hour’s drive north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya makes for a wonderful day trip. This ancient Siamese capital is famous for its history-rich temple ruins and summer palaces. A trip to Ayutthaya, however, can be more than temple visits and palace tours. Immerse yourself in the local culture, by exploring the fascinating backstreets on foot, bicycle, or even Segway transporter. For a glimpse into Ayutthaya’s charming riverside, embark on a river cruise and relive the journey once enjoyed by the royal court and foreign emissaries to the kingdom.

Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MTDT06

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Ayuthaya: Bang Pa In Summer Palace

• Historic Ayuthaya Ruins and Cruise - Historic Ayuthaya Ruins and Cruise

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise 
  Meals: Lunch

  Meet your guide, and then drive to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit interesting old temples and ruins, followed by lunch, and then a visit Bang Pa In Summer Palace with its beautiful extensive park grounds in an exotic combination of Thai and European architecture. Cruise back to Bangkok on the Grand Pearl, and return to your hotel.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 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.
  
  - Cruise as indicated in the itinerary.

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

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

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  
  

  - Travel insurance 

  
  

  - 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 Thailand 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.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Arrive in Phnom Penh- the capital of Vietnam and indulge in a traditional massage to ease the effects of jet-lag. You will be introduced to the local cuisine with a welcome dinner at one of the city’s outstanding restaurants before retiring to your luxury hotel for the evening.

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MCSD04

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

• Day 1 - Arrival Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Lunch

  Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, we will transfer you to your hotel. Visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which is located within the Royal Palace grounds. You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple. From there, you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, welcome and transfer to hotel.
  Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
  In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing . Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond.
  Enjoy sunset from Phnom Bakheng which is one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor. From here, you will have a spectacular view of West Baray and Angkor Wat. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 3 - Siem Reap Departure

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Sra Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple " of Pre Rup.
  In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.

  
  

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

  
  

  - Domestic flight tickets, including domestic airport taxes.

  - 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 Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Laos Soft Adventure Tour

Explore Laos and its surrounding by adventure way. This trip will give you an opportunity to trek deep into the highlands and experience ethnic hill tribe culture in its rawest and most authentic forms amidst sweeping sceneries of verdant vegetation and cascading waterfalls.

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Duration: 6 days/5 nights

Tour Code: MLAT07

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Luang Prabang - Trek to Ban Long Lao - Kuang Si Waterfall - Nong Khiao - Mouang Ngoi Village - Khmu Village - Nam Ou river - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Ban Xang Khong Weaving village - Luang Prabang.

• Day 1 - Luang Prabang Arrival - City Tour

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Dinner

  You are welcomed to Luang Prabang, which is the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples which nearly fifty still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, Wat Visoun- the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts, Wat Aham- the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana – Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa, Wat Xiengthong- the 16th century temple which is more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture, Phousi Hill- the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi Hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang.

  Day 2 - Luang Prabang - Trek to Ban Long Lao - Kuang Si Waterfall

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After having the breakfast at hotel, take an excursion by car uphill through beautiful scenic views with local style-villages to visit Ban Long Lao wich is a small Hmong hill tribe village. It's probably the best-known hill tribe in Laos. Begin to trek (3-4 hrs) through beautiful lushly forested area and also rice fields to Kuangsi Waterfall which though not very high but, it is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the national protected forest area. Then we will have a picnic lunch by the Kuangsi Waterfall where there is plenty of time for your relaxing and a swim in the cool water before taking a drive to get back to Luang Prabang.

  Day 3 - Luang Prabang - Nong Khiao - Mouang Ngoi Village - Khmu Village

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Breakfast at hotel, take an excursion by car (about 3hrs) to NongKhiao, the boat landing village, then take a boat (45 mn) upstream on the Nam Ou river to get to Mouang Ngoi village which is a very peaceful village on the left bank of Nam Ou rivern and surrounded by beautiful range of mountains and also high cliffs.The afternoon is to explore the highlights of this scenic area by boat (1hr) and visit ethnic village of Khmu on the riverside. Begin to kayak back to Muang Ngoi, pasting the base of stunning karsts limestone Mountains through fun rapids.

  Day 4 - Trek to Khmu and Low Villages - relax and swim in waterfalls

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Have breakfast at guest house and then begin to have one of the highlights of the trip is to trek through pristine environments of the unspoiled forested areas including exploring the natural caves which was home of the villagers during the war (1960-1972) as well as the  beautiful small waterfalls where there is a plenty of time for relaxing and swimming in the cool water before you will visit more ethnic villages of Khmu and also Low land Lao where you will learn more rural life of these fascinating people. Get back to Muang Ngoi in late afternoon.

  Day 5 - Nam Ou river - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Ban Xang Khong Weaving village

  Place Transport: Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, we take a boat trip downstream on Nam Ou river to Luang Prabang. On the way, photo-stops can be made and also for relaxing to see more ethnic villages. Stop to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consists of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. Continue by car to drive from Ban Pak Ou which is a village opposite of Pak Ou cave to Luang Prabang. On the way, stop at Ban Xangkhong- the well-known village for its wood paper-making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.

  Day 6 - Luang Prabang Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Have breakfast at hotel, be free at leisure until for your own shopping or strolling through Luang Prabang ancient city before being transferred to airport for departure.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 05 Nights Accommodation with BKF.

  
  

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

  
  

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

  - Meals (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.

   - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).