Itinerary
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.
Day 2: Vientiane (city tour)
entiane city tour. Visit the major sights including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument then visit That Luang Stupa. Afternoon, continue to the rest of Vientiane including Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. Proceed to Vientiane Central Market. Late afternoon, observe sunset by Mekong river.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 3: Vientiane → Vang Vieng
Morning, visit Lao – Thai Friendship Bridge and the Buddha Park, a display of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures located by the Mekong River. After that, transfer straight to Vang Vieng. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. At sunset, enjoy a BBQ dinner on riverside.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 4: Vang Vieng (epxlore caves)
Morning, travel 14 km to the north of Vang Vieng. Visit 3 beautiful and famous caves including Tham Xang (Elephant Cave), Tham Hoi cave (Snail cave) and Tham Loup (Deep cave).
After a picnic lunch, trek to the Hmong village of Phathao, passes through rice paddy fields and vegetable gardens. Kayak on Nam Song river back to the town.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 5: Vang Vieng → Xieng Khouang
After breakfast, transfer from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan. Lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Phonsavan, check-in at hotel. After a refreshment, visit the Plain of jars Site No. 1, just 6 km away from Phonsavan town. Enjoy scenery of sunset above the hundreds of jars. The mysterious archaeological site is discovered by UNESCO and are planned to establish it as a World Heritage site.
Overnight in Phonsavan.
Day 6: Xieng Khouang → Luang Prabang
Breakfast at hotel. Our driver picks you up at hotel and transfer to Luang Prabang. The transfer may take up to 6 hours. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, enjoy your leisure time in the city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Luang Prabang (city tour)
Morning, visit famous places in the city. Visit the Museum in the former Royal Palace where you get a sense of local history. Continue our visit to Vat Xieng Thong, Vat Saen and Vat Vixoun. After lunch, visit the nearby traditional Tai Lue weaving village Ban Phanom and The very scenic Tad Sae Waterfall. Climbing the stairs up to the Phou Si mountain for the sunset scenery of Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 8: Luang Prabang (Mekong river sightseeing)
Take boat trip on Mekong river, visit very famous Pak Ou Buddha Caves which sit amongst the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet. Visit village of Ban Xang Hai which has for centuries made the clay jars which are used to ferment Lao wine.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 9: Luang Prabang (Surrounding)
This morning, you get in-depth and hands-on learning experience during which you may participate in the 14 steps of the rice cycle on the Living Lands community farm. You will see and learn about bamboo weaving, tool and trap making, gardening and even blacksmithing. Afternoon, head out to the Kuang Si Waterfall. Relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Back to the city.
Overngiht in Luang Prabang.
Day 10: Luang Prabang (Departure)
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and relax until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
End of the tour!
Inclusion
PRICE INCLUDES:
Hotel & accommodation
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Transfer vehicle.
English speaking guide.
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
EXCLUDES:
Drinks.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
International flights.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
May be applied with solo traveler.