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From Imperial Majesty to Lush Landscapes: Beijing to Laos Exploration Tour

13 days
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From Beijing to Vientiane
4.7 (35 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 2 - 25
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dongfang Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing at leisure
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dongfang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Visit Tian'an Men Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Stroll in Hutongs in Houhai area
    • Meet local people doing morning exercises in the park

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to exhibitions in Forbidden City (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Tian'an Men Square
    Forbidden City
    Houhai
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dongfang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    • Visit Beijing Cloisonné workshop
    • Visit Summer Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car at Mutianyu (available at extra cost)
    • Boat ride on Kumming Lake (available at extra cost)
    • Theatre visit at Summer Palace (available at extra cost)
    • Longevity Hill visit at Summer Palace (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
    Summer Palace
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Kunming

    Beijing to Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kunming Wenhui Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kunming at leisure
  6. Day 5

    Kunming to Pu'er

    Kunming to Pu'er
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (James Jones Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Kunming railway station
    • Rapid train to Pu'er
    • Visit Nakeli village
    • Pu'er tea-making demonstration and tasting
    • Hike along ancient Tea & Horse trail
    Landmarks
    Nakeli Village
    Ancient Tea-Horse Road
  7. Day 6

    Pu'er to Xishuangbanna

    Pu'er to Xishuangbanna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike on Nannuo Mountain tea plantation
    • Tea-making experience at Nannuo Mountain
    • Visit typical Dai minority village
    Landmarks
    Nannuo Mountain
    Xishuangbanna
  8. Day 7

    Xishuangbanna

    Xishuangbanna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tropical Botanical Garden
    • Visit Manting Park
    • Visit General Buddhist Temple
    • Visit Gaozhuang night market
    Landmarks
    Tropical Botanical Garden
    Manting Park
    General Buddhist Temple
    Gaozhuang Night Market
  9. Day 8

    Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang

    Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Luang Prabang at leisure
    Landmarks
    Luang Prabang
  10. Day 9

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Luang Prabang by minivan
    • Visit morning market
    • Visit ancient temples
    • Explore war relics
    • Visit National Museum
    • Experience local crafts
    Landmarks
    Luang Prabang National Museum
  11. Day 10

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-Day Biking On/Off-road Across the Mekong Rice Fields (optional, extra cost)
    • Half-Day Easy Jungle Trek, Village, Boat and Waterfall - 3 hours (optional, extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Tad Sae Waterfall
  12. Day 11

    Luang Prabang to Vientiane

    Luang Prabang to Vientiane
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Surestay Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vientiane at leisure
    Landmarks
    Vientiane
  13. Day 12

    Vientiane

    Vientiane
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Surestay Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vientiane at leisure
  14. Day 13

    Vientiane

    Vientiane
    End point
    Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Drop off at Vientiane Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 2 local currencies

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From
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