Memories of Laos

4D / 3N Laos Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - 18th December 2006
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Singapore - Bangkok - Udon Thani -- Vientiane
7.45AM: Singapore Changi International Airport, Budget Terminal
9.15AM: Depart Singapore by Tiger Airways Flight TR 102
10.30AM: Arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
11AM: Free & Easy, Lunch on own
2.45PM: Gather at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Domestic Airport
4.15PM: Depart Bangkok by Thai AirAsia Flight FD 3364
5.15PM: Arrival at Udon Thani International Airport
5.45PM: Board Chartered Bus to Nongkhai, Thai-Lao custom for immigration procedures
7PM: Thai-Lao custom for immigration clearance
7.30PM: Check-In, B & P Hotel
7.45PM: Dinner buffet at a restaurant along Mekong river
9PM: Free & Easy
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2 - 19th December 2006
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Vientiane City Tour
7 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
8 AM: After breakfast, explore Vientiane city and visit major insights of the capital:
* The famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa.
* Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.
* The Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao where the Laotians and tourists shop for textiles, Lao sinh and souvenirs.
12.30 PM: Lunch at a typical coffeeshop
* The former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
* The oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues.
3 PM: Continue Vientiane City Tour to the village area to see peaceful Mekong river and how the Laotians lead their daily lives.
* Visit Ban Sikhaitha and Ban Lao (Lao Traditional house), infrastructure constructed purely by wood.
4-6PM: body and/or foot massage
7 PM: Welcome Dinner cum Interaction at a Chinese restaurant with Singapore embassy staff and SSEAYP Laos Alumni
8.30PM: Free & Easy
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 3 - 20th December 2006
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Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Vientiane
7 AM: Breakfast at hotel.
8 AM: heading out of the city and make our way to Vang Vieng. Along journey, enjoy beautiful traditional villages along the road.
11 PM: Lunch at Ban Sabai guesthouse, Xayoh Café restaurant.
12 PM: sightseeing around Vang Vieng.
Option 1 -- Kayaking around the Namsong river. Explore the rich eco-tourism in Vang Vieng and the sceneries of the beautiful mountains.
Option 2 -- Caving to Pou Kham (Gold Crab caves) to see the Gold-plated
Sleeping Buddha statue inside and see the unique structure of the dark, cold caves.
3 PM: Depart Vang Vieng and return to Vientiane.
6.30PM: Return B & P Hotel to get changed.
7.15PM: Depart for dinner
7.30PM: Dinner buffet at a 'Sin Dard' restaurant. The term 'Sin Dard' refers to table barbeque for the Laotians.
Weather temperature expected to be at 18 degrees as December is the winter season in Laos.
8.30PM: Free & Easy
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 4 - 21 December 2006
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Vientiane - Udon Thani Airport - Bangkok - Singapore
7AM: Breakfast at the hotel
8AM: Depart Vientiane to Thai-Lao custom for immigration clearance
On the bus journey from Nongkhai to Udon Thani
Depart Udon Thani by NOK Air (as abandoned Thai AirAsia Flight FD 3365) in order to
arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for evening Bangkok departure by Tiger Airways Flight TR 119
11.45PM: Arrive Singapore Changi International Airport, Budget Terminal
12AM: Home Sweet Home
(With thanks to Elson Lee, the trip planner. )

[@k3lv1nchanthaf29]

Great photos. Thank you for sharing:)

[@llcspy97]

Thank you !

[@Staplez440]

This video makes me homesick for Laos and I'm an american I absolutley Love the people and culture ever since I've been a part of the local Lao Buddhist Temple My Life has such greater depth now =)

[@bigfro9]

Wow..Great Job! Almost made me cry, I'll be there in 16 more days!! Watching your video just makes me more excited to go! Thanks again.

[@Algorithms06]

Nice VDO. I miss Laos.

[@honeyssack]

i was born in Laos but have not had a chance to visit...thanks so much for sharing your memories...

[@bukgary]

Great vid! My parents are from Vientiane.=) I too am a Lao American. I have never been to Laos, but I will go there someday. It is a beautiful Country.

[@BuckFarang]

To medesin:
Given the hardships and enduring history Laos has experienced, I think it is more than appropriate for such music. This music resembles the struggles and past of Laos. Thailand would better suit your interests if you want the Western party atmosphere. Obviously Laotian songs would be preferred but this does the job. Well done...Im sure this piece means a lot to many Laotians who miss their homeland and will never become separated from Laos in their hearts.

[@xrcjpx]

you might have loved the music, but that just isn't what is heard there...so slow...so mystical....

[@xrcjpx]

a great video, nice shots, nice views but the music is too well, just doesn't fit....quiet or even silence would had fit nice....

[@saucymonk]

Beerloas is the beer of the GODS!!

[@helvico1]

Hi everybody, can somebody tell me what "roy ma ti ky" means? Somebody that speaks the Laotian said that and I'm dieing to find out what it means!!! Thanks:)