Day 1. Vientiane (arrival)

Arrival in Vientiane. We welcome you at airport and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time.

• Overnight in Vientiane.
• None

Day 2. Vientiane (city tour)

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.
• B,L

Day 3. Vientiane → Vang Vieng

Morning, we drive to Vang Vieng. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, we will first stroll around the town to visit the local market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area.
After breakfast, we visit the famous Tham Jang Cave, which was used by the local people as a refuge from Chinese invaders 200 years ago.
From there, we will drive further to Tham Nangfa or Angel Cave, which is filled by the huge limestone formations and has spectacular stalactites in various unique formations.

You have ample time to visit Blue Lagoon, which is a great spot to relax and cool off before transferring back to Vang Vieng.

• Overnight in Vang Vieng.
• B,L

Day 4. Vang Vieng (discovery)

After breakfast, drive 14 km to Tham Xang (Elephant Cave), a Buddhist temple known for its limestone formations. Then explore the nearby Tham Hoi (Snail Cave) with its long corridors, followed by the Loop Cave and its stalagmites, and Tham Nam (Water Cave), where you can tube through crystal-clear water.

Afterward, trek 2 km to the Hmong village of Phathao, passing rice fields and gardens, before heading back to Vang Vieng. In the afternoon, visit Tham Pou Kham (Golden Crab Cave) and relax at the nearby Blue Lagoon before returning to your hotel.

• Overnight in Vang Vieng.
• B,L

Day 5. Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

We then transfer out to the train station to take the speed train to Luang Prabang (ABOUT 1 hour). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in town.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B

Day 6. Luang Prabang (city tour)

Begin your day with a visit to a community-based rice farm near Luang Prabang, where you can participate in farming activities or observe from a traditional Lao rice house. Explore nearby artisan workshops and learn about traditional medicine in an organic garden. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, perfect for swimming, followed by a stop at the Bear Rescue Center. End your day at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where artisans create high-quality fabrics, before returning to your hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B,L

Day 7. Luang Prabang (boat trip)

After breakfast, visit the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1904 for King Sisavang Vong, then enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues. Stop at Ban Xanghai village to sample local rice wine before returning to visit Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong, known for its stunning architecture and mosaics. Explore Heuan Chan, a 19th-century mansion showcasing Lao culture, and enjoy authentic Lao coffee or tea. End the day with sunset views from Phousi Hill and a visit to the vibrant Night Market in Luang Prabang.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B,L

Day 8. Luang Prabang (departure)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to discover the town on your own.

It’s your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

• none
• B

End of the tour!