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Overview
Visit the best cities in Laos that you should not miss - the capital city Vientiane and the charming town Luang Prabang. It combines both the culture of the most splendid and classical Buddhist temples as well as the relaxing and enjoyable natural beauty experience of the Mekong River and Kuang Si Waterfall. The visits to local villages such as Ban Xang Khong and Black Hmong Ethnic Village also provide you an opportunity to get close to the traditional crafts and lifestyle.
What's included
Boat rides & activities as mentioned in itinerary.
Service of English-speaking guides as per itinerary.
Lunch
Breakfast
Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
Second class high speed train ticket of Vientiane - Luang Prabang.
Services of private driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
Gratuities
Laos Visa fees
International flight into and out Laos
Personal travel insurance
Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
Festival or holiday peak season surcharges.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane, Airport Pick-up
1h · Admission ticket included
Welcome to Vientiane! Upon arrival at Vientiane Wattay International Airport, your guide and the driver will greet you and escort you to the downtown hotel. After checking in, spend the remainder of the day adjusting to jet lag or exploring the city on your own.
Day 2: Vientiane: Wat Si Saket, Wat Ho Phra Keo, Pha That Luang Temple & Patuxai Monument
Wat Si Saket
1h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, your private guide will accompany you to admire Wat Si Saket, Vientiane’s oldest temple, which has survived for over 200 years.
Wat Ho Phra Keo
1h · Admission ticket included
Opposite it is Wat Ho Phra Keo, once home to the Emerald Buddha which is now enshrined in Bangkok. Wandering around the temple, you will surely get stunned by the luxury buildings and exquisite bronze Buddha statues.
Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)
1h · Admission ticket included
Then we will head to Pha That Luang Temple, which is famous for a glittering golden stupa with a height of 150 feet. Afterwards, you will be escorted to visit the nearby sleeping Buddha.
Patuxay Monument
1h
Afterward, pass by the golden Sleeping Buddha next to the stupa, and view the Patuxai Monument, which was built to commemorate the Laotian people’s liberation from French colonial rule. At last, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
Day 3: Train to Luang Prabang, Visit Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Mt. Phousi & Night Market
Luang Prabang
2h
After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the train station, where you’ll board a 2-hour high-speed train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, the local guide and the driver will greet you and accompany you to visit some city landmarks.
Royal Palace Museum
1h · Admission ticket included
Kick off the Luang Prabang tour with your guide at the century-old Royal Palace Museum.
30m · Admission ticket included
Afterward, head to Wat Xieng Thong to appreciate the magnificent mosaic mural "Tree of Life".
30m · Admission ticket included
Then, continue the temples tour to Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang.
Wat Aham
30m · Admission ticket included
Wat Aham, which boasts a bodhi tree.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
30m · Admission ticket included
Wat Mai, which features a five-layered red tile roof.
Mount Phousi
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Before dusk, we’ll ascend the 100-meter (328-foot) Mount Phousi to take in a panoramic view of the old city.
Luang Prabang Night Market
40m
After that, experience the vibrant local night market on the avenue in front of the Royal Palace. After the tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Day 4: Luang Prabang: Alms-giving Ceremony, Morning Market, Pak Ou Caves & Local Villages
Alms Giving Ceremony
1h
Today, rise early and follow your guide to immerse yourself in alms-giving ceremony. After the ritual, return to the hotel for breakfast and then enjoy a stroll around the Morning Market.
Pak Ou Caves
3h · Admission ticket included
Then, your guide will accompany you to board a boat bound for Pak Ou Caves. En route, disembark and have a short visit to Ban Xang Hai Village, where you can sample the local lao-lao whisky and discover how the rice wine is traditionally distilled. Afterward, continue boating to the caves.
1h
On the way back, drop by Ban Xang Khong Village to catch a glimpse of how the local saa paper is manufactured. Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Day 5: Luang Prabang Natural Exploration to Kuang Si Falls & Black Hmong Ethnic Village
Kuang Si Falls
3h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Kuang Si Falls, one highlight of your Luang Prabang tour package. Kuang Si Falls consist of several small waterfalls which look like a white stairway leading to the top of a green mountains. Then you will be escorted to the Black Hmong Ethnic Village to admire the distinctive ethnic culture and exotic buildings.
Luang Prabang
2h
Next, we’ll visit a Black Hmong ethnic village and learn about their everyday lives. Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Day 6: Luang Prabang Departure, Airport See-off
30m
After breakfast, your driver will escort you to the airport and see you off there. We wish you have a pleasant trip!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the airport in Vientiane and see you off at the airport in Luang Prabang.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
