10-Day Tea Horse Road Journey from Kunming to Vientiane: Pu’er, Xishuangbanna & Luang Prabang

Name: 10-Day Tea Horse Road Journey from Kunming to Vientiane: Pu’er, Xishuangbanna & Luang Prabang
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Price: 2151.77 USD
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10-Day Tea Horse Road Journey from Kunming to Vientiane: Pu’er, Xishuangbanna & Luang Prabang-map

Departure City

Kunming

End City

Vientiane

Duration

10 days

Language

English Live

Group Size

Max. 16 travelers

Group Type

Group Tour

Highlights

Follow the spirit of the ancient Tea Horse Road from Kunming to Pu'er, Xishuangbanna, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane, tracing a route shaped by tea, trade, temples, and the Mekong.
Walk through Nakeli Village and hike Nannuo Mountain's ancient tea plantations, where Pu'er tea culture still lives in the hills and minority villages.
Step into the tropical side of China in Xishuangbanna, with rainforest scenery, Dai culture, Manting Park, the General Buddhist Temple, and the lively Gaozhuang night market.
Cross into Laos by train and slow down in Luang Prabang, exploring golden temples, spiritual streets, and one of Southeast Asia’s most atmospheric old towns.
Continue along the Mekong to Vientiane, with included fast trains, shared transfers, English-speaking local guides on selected activity days, 9 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, and selected lunches.

Itinerary

Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting & Transfer Info

What’s Included

Includes

Operated with English-speaking local guides during the activities (Day 2, 3, 4, 6)
9 nights' accommodation
9 Breakfasts & 4 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4, 6)
Arrival shared transfer from Kunming Airport or train station to hotel (Day 1)
Shared air-conditioned transfers throughout the tour
Fast trains in 2nd class: Kunming - Pu'er (Day 2), Xishuangbanna - Luang Prabang (Day 5), Luang Prabang - Vientiane (Day 8)
Departure shared transfer from hotel to Vientiane Airport (Day 10)
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Nakeli village visit and hike (Day 2); Nannuo Mountain hike and village of Dai minority (Day 3); Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Park, General Buddhist Temple and Gaozhuang night market visit (Day 4); full-day Luang Prabang tour (Day 6)

Excludes

International or domestic flights
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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, Refund 40% of total purchase amount
Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 11 days prior to departure, Refund 60% of total purchase amount
Cancellation Made Within 12 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount
Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 22 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount
Cancellation Made Within 23 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount

Special Notes

Please check the China and Laos tourist visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
No refund for unused services, splitting of the package is not allowed

What do I need to bring?
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.

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel

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