Day 1: Luang Prabang / Arrival
Arrival at airport in Luang Prabang, we welcome you and transfer you to hotel. Check-in at hotel.
Spend your leisure time in Luang Prabang city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang – PAK OU CAVES (B,L)
Morning, visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. Then visit Wat Xieng Thong, the royal city’s most important temple.
Embark and cruise upstream on the Mekong River, visit the famous and mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Back to the city. Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai where they make the local rice wine. Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit some major places: National Museum (Royal Palace), Wat Mai, UXO Visitor’s Centre and Wat Visoun famous for its enormous stupa and its collection of old gilded Buddhas.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – train to Vang Vieng (B,L)
Morning, we reach the Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of Luang Prabang.
Then we drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths. Before coming back to Luang Prabang, we still have time to visit Kuang Si Falls Butterflies Park, newly opened January 2014, it is now one of the must-see spots in Luang Prabang.
After that, we take the train to Vang Vieng (18:20-19:12). Arrival in Vang Vieng, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 4: Vang Vieng (B,L)
In the morning, we will first stroll around the town to visit the local market to catch a gimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area. We then visit Organic Farm Vang Vieng.
After that, we visit the cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders. We also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngae, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different local lifestyles.
Afternoon, start cycling to Blue Lagoon (7Km from the town center), of which the waters are an aqua-blue, and are always cool. Visit the nearby Tham Phoukham Cave.
We go back to the city and board on a leisurely long-tail boat along the Nam Song River to admire the sunset.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 5: Vang Vieng – Vientiane (B,L)
Morning, your leisure time in Vang Vieng. After early lunch, we leave Vang Vieng and head to Vientiane.
We visit Ban Houy Mo, a fishing village, along the way. Continue our journey and stop to visit an archaeological site of Vang Xang, where you can admire one of the country’s oldest Buddha statues, dating back to the 11th century. Arrival in Vientiane, check-in at hotel.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 6: Vientiane (B,L)
We begin our tour by visiting the serene Wat Sisaket, one of the most beautiful temples in the capital. Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Next, we visit COPE, an association working to help landmine victims. Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we stop at the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe. Continue out visit at Pha That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. We drive out of the city to visit the Buddha Park which contains numerous religious images. Back to the city.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 7: Vientiane (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Your leisure time to explore the city on your own until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
End of the tour!
PRICE: 950 USD/pax
- Price is based on double share and applied for 2 person onwards.
- Surcharge is applied for single traveler
- Price is based on 3 star hotels and private tours. Contact for upgrading to higher hotel.
INCLUSION
- Transportation with air-condition in private
- Accommodation in twin/double shared room
- Train tickets
- English speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals as per program
- Gov’t tax and service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
EXCLUSION
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- All flights quoted separately (if any)
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses