On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest after long night flight and time for yourself. Overnight in Vientiane.

After breakfast, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

Afternoon, transfer out to visit Buddha Park with thousands of Buddha Statues inspired by Hindu culture. On the way back, we visit Lao Textile Museum to learn more about the Lao handicraft textiles. Visit Night Market on your own.

Overnight in Vientiane

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the train station to take Speed Train C82 to Vang Vieng (11:00 – 11:56). Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, visit Tham Jang Cave and the Blue Lagoon, with free time to enjoy activities such as ziplining, kayaking, or swimming.

Overnight in Vang Vieng

After breakfast, enjoy free time at leisure until transfer to the train station to take the speed train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, begin your city tour. The first stop is the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a rich collection of artifacts reflecting Lao culture from the early kings to the last sovereign. Continue to the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene, and then visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, known for its low-sweeping roofs representing classical Laotian architecture.

Later, climb to the top of Mount Phousi for a panoramic view of the city.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).

We then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

After breakfast, we board a cruise trip upstream along the Mekong River, get to enjoy a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stopped at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled.

Afternoon, transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority group at Ban Na Ouane Village, H’Mong Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible. Come back to the city in the afternoon, overnight in Luang Prabang.

Breakfast at hotel. Rooms available until 12h00. Free at leisure until transfer back to Luang Prabang airport for departure flight.