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

Description
Join this fascinating thirteen-day tour from Beijing, the capital of China through Yunnan province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Visit the Forbidden City and walk along the best-preserved section of the Great Wall. Immerse yourself in tea plantations hiking Nannuo Mountain, experience life in local villages and indulge yourself with the flavour and aroma of Pu'er tea. Explore Luang Prabang, the Jewel of the Mekong and end the tour in Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Beijing: a city that seamlessly blends culture and history with modernism and innovation.
Pu’er: located in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province known as China’s ‘tea capital’. Pu’er is one of China's richest areas of biodiversity and the largest green oasis on the Northern Tropic.
Xishuangbanna: known for Dai culture, distinctive temples and tropical rainforests. A perfect destination for trekking through the jungle to remote villages.
Luang Prabang: a small gem of Southeast Asia located in northern Laos at the heart of a mountainous region, known as the spiritual and cultural capital of Laos.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guides during the activities (Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)
- German or French-speaking guides available at additional cost
ACCOMMODATION:
- 12 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Beijing:
Standard Hotel Category = Dongfang Hotel or similar 3*
Day 4 Kunming:
Standard Hotel Category = Kunming Wenhui Hotel or similar 3*
Day 5 Pu’er:
Standard Hotel Category = James Jones Hotel or similar 3*
Day 6-7 Xishuangbanna:
Standard Hotel Category = Empark Grand Hotel or similar 3*
Day 8-10 Luang Prabang:
Standard Hotel Category = Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar 3*
Day 11-12 Vientiane:
Standard Hotel Category = Surestay Hotel or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 12 Breakfasts
- 6 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)
TRANSPORT:
- Shared air-conditioned transfers throughout the tour
- Flight in economic class Beijing - Kunming (Day 4)
- Fast trains in 2nd class: Kunming - Pu’er (Day 5), Xishuangbanna - Luang Prabang (Day 8), Luang Prabang - Vientiane (Day 11)
- Departure shared transfer from hotel to Vientiane Airport (Day 13)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Temple of Heaven, Tian’an Men Square and Forbidden City visit (Day 2); Great Wall and Summer Palace visit (Day 3); Nakeli village visit and hike (Day 5); Nannuo Mountain hike and village of Dai minority (Day 6); Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Park, General Buddhist Temple and Gaozhuang night market visit (Day 7); full-day Luang Prabang tour (Day 9)
Excluded
- International flights
- Transfers between Beijing Airport and hotel on Day 1 and 4
- Visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Meals except those mentioned in the inclusions section
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Optional tours
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.