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Laos Tour for Family Tour Overview: You family will have a great chance to discover the hidden beauty of Laos. With the moderate cultural activities suiting a family with children, we design this trip starting with Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its charm and beauty. You will spend a day at an elephant camp, swim under a jungle waterfall, and learn the secrets of Laotian cuisine. Family-friendly accommodation options are provided in this magical setting. Let GAT travel arrange this trip for you.

Tour Outline: Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (D) Day 2: Luang Prabang (B, L) Day 3: Luang Prabang (B) Day 4: Discover Kuang Si Waterfall (B) Day 5: Cuisine in Luang Prabang (B, L) Day 6: Luang Prabang departure (B)

Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (D)

Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel in Luang Prabang. Nestled in a stunning setting amid lush mountains, this sacred city of golden temples and saffron robed monks provides endless opportunities for sightseeing. Tonight enjoy a spectacular dinner with a dance performance depicting the history of Laos and various local folk stories. You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang (B, L)

You spend the whole day to visit the Elephant Village. Learn a bit about these magnificent creatures, then, enjoy a one-hour ride through the jungle on elephant back. Relax after your ride with a cup of coffee or green tea on the bank of the Nam Khan River. You enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Elephant View Restaurant, and take a



15-minute boat trip to Tad Sae waterfall and spend an hour swimming in the pristine water. The falls are dry from January-July. You return to your hotel in Luang Prabang and overnight there.

Day 3: Luang Prabang (B)

You will enjoy a tour of Luang Prabang with remarkable Wat Xieng Thong, the temple of the golden city, as well as the gilded carved façade of Wat Mai. You visit the National Museum in the former Royal Palace, where relics from Laos’ royalist past remain. It is said that those who do not climb the 328 steps up Phousi Mountain have not really visited the city. The climb is steep, but your reward is an incredible view of this lovely city and the surrounding mountains. You continue visiting the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center which will give you a glimpse of the daily lives of the tribal peoples of Northern Laos. You return to your hotel in Luang Prabang and overnight there.

Day 4: Discover Kuang Si Waterfall (B)

If you get up early, you can watch or participate in the traditional Lao rite of giving alms to the monks. Every morning, monks get through the city silently collecting alms. It’s an amazing sight. Your guide will explain the meaning of this important ritual. You can also visit the bustling Morning Market and learn about exotic ingredients that go into Laotian cooking. After breakfast, drive to Kuang Si Waterfall. You will stop along the way to visit the Living Crafts Centre, where you can meet weavers and learn about traditional Laotian textiles. At the falls, crystal water cascades into idyllic turquoise pools. You can swim if want to. The nearby Sun Bear Refuge you will learn more about the poaching that is endangering these gentle creatures. (B)

Day 5: Cuisine in Luang Prabang (B, L)

After breakfast, it’s time to learn the secrets of Laotian cuisine. You can visit the colorful and vibrant Phosy Market, with an expert chef to select the ingredients you need for your lesson. Collect fresh herbs from an exotic jungle garden. The chef will explain the differences between the various cuisines of Southeast Asia and distribute printed recipes so you can cook them for your friends at home. You will enjoy the delicious feast you have prepared. You have free time in the afternoon and in the evening to relax in the tranquil atmosphere of the golden city. You overnight in Luang Prabang.



Day 6: Luang Prabang departure (B)

After breakfast in hotel, you enjoy the rest time of your trip until transfer to the airport for your flight to next destination.

Tour Prices: What to bring: Hat, bandana, sun block, extra set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet, mosquito repellent, warm clothes for the evening (Nov-Mar), women need a sarong for bathing, towel, rain jacket (if wet season), flashlight, money to buy handicrafts and extra drinks.

A short guideline:

- Do not bathe in streams and waterfalls using chemical soaps and shampoos.

- Many hill tribe villagers used to be able to eat small fish, frogs and insects from now-polluted streams. Still rivers provide many different kinds of food for the local people.

- Do not buy and/or smoke opium/marijuana from villagers and guides. This could be big money for the guides or villagers, with sad consequences for the villages! Many of which do not even grow their own opium could think to make a good business with tourists. On the other hand all official sides hope to stop growing opium. Please respect! Also village children see foreigners smoking and think they can do the same every day, and still go to college and make lots of money just like the tourists do. This is not true and a danger for these people!

- Do not give candy to children or money for pictures

- Respect the people privacy and do not disturb villagers in their houses unless you are invited or your guide asked for permission.

- Please follow the instructions of the guides: For example when bad weather is coming up or other dangers are foreseen by your guide.

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Laos Tour for Family Duration: 6 days and 5 nights Rate: On request

Tour included: - Private transports, 5 nights in hotel in Luang Prabang - Boat trip as stated in above sights - English speaking guide



- Admission fee to indicated sights - Meals as indicated in itinerary - Government tax and service charge - Luggage handling and drinking water Tour excluded: - Visa stamping fee on arrival - Travel insurance in all kinds - Lunch or dinner unless where stated - Tip, drinks and other personal expenses