Laos - Thailand Tour 4 Days 3 Nights From Quang Binh - Cross-Border Journey
Highlights
Laos - Thailand Tour 4 Days 3 Nights from Quang Binh will depart via the Cha Lo International Border Gate, an important trading point between Vietnam and Laos. Travelers will have the opportunity to admire the majestic natural beauty of Mu Gia Pass before embarking on a journey to discover prominent landmarks of Laos and Thailand, such as That Sikhottabong Stupa and Phra That Phanom Temple. With a cross-border itinerary, this Laos-Thailand tour offers a novel experience, combining the exploration of history, culture, and the unique landscapes of both countries.
Tourists will enjoy memorable moments, from the traditional culture of Laos in Khammouane to the sacredness of the temples in Thailand. The journey also brings relaxing moments, taking in the peaceful scenery of these two Southeast Asian countries. Specially, the tour is designed to provide convenient conditions, helping travelers explore diverse cultures and immerse themselves in the local religious atmosphere.
Detailed itinerary
06:00 AM: Sovaba Travel's vehicle will pick you up at Dong Hoi Airport and depart for Laos. Travel along National Route 12A through the Cha Lo border gate (Dan Hoa Commune, Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province) into Laos.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Khammouane featuring local specialties.
02:00 PM: The vehicle will transfer you to the hotel for check-in and rest.
03:00 PM: The vehicle and tour guide will take you to visit Nabo Temple, one of the famous spiritual sites in Khammouane. Afterward, enjoy a city tour to explore the beauty of Khammouane Province. You will visit That Sikhottabong Stupa – one of the most sacred and ancient temples in Laos.
07:00 PM: Have dinner at a restaurant with local cuisine, followed by free time to stroll around and explore the night market.
08:00 AM: After breakfast, complete immigration procedures at the Laos – Thailand border to proceed to Nakhon Phanom, a city located along the banks of the Mekong River, Thailand. Visit Wat Phra That Phanom – a famous sacred temple housing Buddhist relics.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Nakhon Phanom.
01:30 PM: Continue visiting other famous attractions in Nakhon Phanom such as Wat Okat Si Bua Ban Temple, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and take a stroll along the poetic Mekong River bank.
04:00 PM: Return to Khammouane, Laos. Rest and have dinner at the hotel. Free time to explore the city at night.
07:00 AM: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Kaysone Phomvihane, the birthplace of General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane – the great leader of Laos.
12:00 PM: The group will enjoy lunch in Kaysone Phomvihane.
02:00 PM: Check in to the hotel, then visit prominent historical and cultural landmarks in Kaysone Phomvihane such as the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum and other historical sites.
07:00 PM: Rest and have dinner at the hotel in Kaysone Phomvihane. Free time to explore the city at night.
08:00 AM: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Quang Binh. On the way back, the group will stop to rest and shop for Lao specialties at rest stops.
12:00 PM: Have lunch at a local restaurant en route.
05:00 PM: Arrive back in Quang Binh, concluding the journey.
The tour guide says goodbye and looks forward to seeing you on future trips!
Included
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation.
- New air-conditioned tourist vehicle for pick-up and drop-off in Dong Hoi throughout the program.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the route.
- 03 breakfasts.
- 04 lunches.
- 03 dinners.
- One-time entrance tickets to the attractions in the tour.
- 02 bottles of mineral water / 01 guest / 01 day.
- Cold towels: 02 pieces / 01 guest / 01 day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND / 01 guest / 01 incident.
- Sovaba Travel tourist cap.
Not included
- Passport (valid for more than 6 months until the end of the Tour).
- VAT invoice.
- Personal expenses, meals, and sightseeing outside the program.
- Tipping for the driver and tour guide:
- In case tourists are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they can voluntarily tip them. This tip is completely optional, but conventionally, the minimum is 50,000 VND/guest/day.
- Compulsory tip for foreign tourists: 3 USD/guest/day.
- Immediately after registration (before 30 days of departure): 100% of deposit penalty.
- Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges apply to groups during Holidays and New Year.