Laos Highlights 4 Day Journey from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

3.0 (1 reviews) Vientiane, Laos
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the Best of Laos in 4 Days

Your Vientiane and Luang Prabang 4D3N Tour offers the perfect balance of cultural immersion and scenic beauty. In Vientiane, explore ancient temples, the iconic Patuxay Monument, and the spiritual Buddha Park, where history and spirituality blend harmoniously. In Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, you’ll marvel at golden temples, witness the sacred alms-giving ceremony, and visit the breathtaking Kuang Si Waterfalls. With professional guides, comfortable accommodations, and authentic Lao cuisine, this journey ensures you experience the charm, tranquility, and timeless culture of Laos—all within just four unforgettable days.

What's included

  • 3-4 star hotel as mentioned, twin/double sharing with daily breakfast
  • Drinking water (1 bottle/day)
  • High-speed train ticket (Vientiane – Luang Prabang)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and driver

What to expect

Day 1: Vientiane arrival
  1. 5h
    Airport pick-up with a guide.
    Overnight in Vientiane.
    Airport pick-up without a guide
Day 2: Vientiane City Tour
  1. Wat Si Saket
    45m
    Today's city tour begins with the oldest wat in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues
  2. Wat Ho Phra Keo
    7h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which now serves as a museum of arts and antiques.
  3. Patuxay Monument
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We then travel up Lanexang Avenue. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai Monument, which resembles its Parisian inspiration, the Arc de Triomphe. The climb to the top offer’s great views over Vientiane.
  4. Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)
    7h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The most important religious building, the golden stupa of That Luang
  5. COPE Visitor Centre
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The visit of the day will be the excellent COPE exhibition center, highlighting a much-overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day-to-day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a results of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War area.
  6. Buddha Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Highlights include a giant reclining Buddha stretching more than 40 meters, and a unique pumpkin-shaped structure symbolizing Hell, Earth, and Heaven—visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of the park.
Day 3: Vientiane - Speed train to Luang Prabang
  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Kuang Si Falls, located 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang. The many tiered waterfalls have scooped out small basins of turquoise color. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools and hike around the falls if wanted.
  2. Royal Palace Museum
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The Royal Palace Museum, which gives a good overview of the local history.
  3. Wat Xiengthong
    7h 30m · Admission ticket included
    We also visit the country's most historic and enchanting temple Wat Xiengthong, with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing the classical Luang Prabang style.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Wat Wisunarat, also known as Wat Visoun, is the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang, originally built in 1513 during the reign of King Visounnarath. The temple is renowned for its distinctive stupa, nicknamed the “Watermelon Stupa” because of its rounded dome shape, which is unique compared to the pointed stupas typically seen in Laos.
  5. Mount Phousi
    45m · Admission ticket included
    To climb Mount Phousi, which offers a spectacular view over Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.
Day 4: LUANG PRABANG - AIRPORT
  1. Luang Prabang
    Pass by
    The driver picks you up at the hotel and transfer to the Luang Prabang Airport. End of the trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available at the Wattay Airport in Vientiane. Please be ready and our guide will meet you at the lobby holding a ‘Land Tour Laos & your name’ sign for easy recognition.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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