Preparation for my first backpack trip~Laos

A trip to Laos with my younger siblings,
Anthony and Alice,both frequent traveler
and with Alice  just coming back from her solo world tour
will be an eyeopener for me as it'll be my first backpack trip away from M'sia.
A week to go but all packed and ready,
pray for a safe journey and good weather.

 

  ~Photos of places to go from Google

Laos Travel Itinerary and guide,
prepared by Alice.

LAOS 27 Oct 2012 – 4 Nov 2012

Flight Details

KL - Vientiane

AK1412 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 0735-0910

AK1413 Sun 4 Nov 2012 0945-1330

Weather

Wet season - May-October temperature around 30°

Dry season - November to March temperature as low as 15°

Currency

RM1 – LAK 2,600

Budget

US$40/RM120 per day

-          Room US$40/3=US$13

-          Food US$10-15

-          Transport / entrance fees US$3-5

-          *Optional - Massage US$3-6/hour

Electric plug

Flat blade plug,Two round pins

whatplug.info/from/malaysia/to/laos

 Rough travel 

Guide (Flexible to change as we go)

Date	Location	Remarks
27 Oct 2012	Vientiane	Arrive 0910 in Vientiane, half day to visit Vientiane Overnight bus to Phonsavan 10-12 hours
28 Oct 2012	Phonsavan	Rest and visit Phonsavan
29 Oct 2012	Phonsavan	Full day to visit to Plains of Jar
30 Oct 2012	Phonsavan to Luang Prabang	Morning bus to Luang Prabang 8 hours
31 Oct 2012	Luang Prabang	Mekong River cruise/Visit to Kuang Si Waterfall/Rent a bike to go around
1 Sept 2012	Luang Prabang
2 Sept 2012	Luang Prabang to Vientiane	Full day in Luang Prabang Overnight bus to Vientiane
3 Sept 2012	Vientiane	Full day to visit Vientiane
4 Sept 2012	Vientiane	Depart to KL 0945