Privatrundreise "Exotisches Laos" & Baden in Khao Lak

About the destination: Luang Prabang, literally: "Royal Buddha Image" is the capital city of Luang Prabang Province in north central Laos. The city is located at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers north of Vientiane. The main part of the city consists of four main roads on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers. The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. One of the major landmarks in the city is a large steep hill on which sits Wat Chom Si. Luang Prabang has both natural and historical sites. Among the natural tourism sites are the Kuang Si Falls, Tat Sae Waterfalls, and Pak Ou Caves. Phou Si, in the center of the town, has broad views of the town and river systems, and is a popular place to watch the sun setting over the Mekong River. The Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum and the Wat Xieng Thong temple are among the best known historical sites. Mountain biking is quite common, with people often biking around the town or to the waterfalls for the day.

About the destination: Khao Lak is a series of villages, now tourist-oriented, mainly in the Takua Pa District and partly in the Thai Mueang District of Phang Nga Province, Thailand. The name "Khao Lak" literally means "Lak mountain". Lak mountain is one of the main peaks in the hilly small mountainous region within Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park. It is popular for its serene ambiance and as a departure point for liveaboard scuba diving trips to the Similan Islands. Khao Lak is north of the island of Phuket along Phetkasem Road, one of four major highways in Thailand. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Lampi Waterfall. A very nice waterfall. - Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park. - Chong Fah Waterfall. - Cheow Lan Lake and Rachaphrapha Dam. Superb views over the lake to the limestone ridges. - Khao Sok National Park. Nature activities including jungle trekking on foot or elephant, visiting waterfalls & river rafting/canoeing.