6 Super Experiences!

Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.

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Hop on a mountain bike and pass by a dense jungles, forests, and local villages on your way!

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Get a close encounter with elephants and learn about their daily routine.

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See the daily life of local villages, interact with friendly locals, learn about their livelihood, and immerse yourself in a charming rural setting.

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Experience traditional Buddhist almsgiving, and be a part of the sacred ritual by offering food, and interacting with the monks.

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Get the chance to stroll around a local market and bargain as a local!

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Take a local long boat to cruise upstream on the Nam Song River, enjoying the beautiful scenery of local village.

Itinerary Details

The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!

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Day 1 - Welcome to Luang Prabang!

Today you will fly to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide and escorted to check in the hotel. 

Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Good to know

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This beautiful city was the royal capital and seat of government for the Kingdom of Laos until the revolution of 1975. The main part of the city consists of four main roads crisscrossing a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers.

Day 2 - Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony & City Highlights

Get up early to observe the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony at 5:40am if you like.You will continue to explore the open-air Morning Market in the old town on foot. There's only a few large grocery stores here—instead, food is still produced by small farming families and villages and were brought to Luang Prabang for sale from the surrounding rural areas. Your guide will explain some seasonal vegetables and fruits to you and he will also guide you pick some snacks.Return to the hotel for breakfast.


A short walk from the market is Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (“New Monastery”), National Museum (Royal Palace, closed on Tuesday and Sunday afternoon) and Hor Phra Bang. After the visit, continue to Heuan Chan Luang Prabang for a short activity and learn how to make Banana Leaf and Flower.


After lunch, continue to Wat Street and visit Wat SeneWat Sop SickharamWat Sibounheuang and Wat Xieng Thong. You will finally walk along the Nam Khan River towards Mount Phousi before return to hotel.

Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
Morning Market
Morning Market
Wat Sene
Wat Sene
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
National Museum & Hor Phra Bang
National Museum & Hor Phra Bang
Nam Khan River
Nam Khan River
Phousi Hill
Phousi Hill
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 3 - Mountain Bike & Local Homestay

Starting from the city center, we head out of the city into rural Laos on quality mountain bikes leaving. First, we'll visit Wat Pa Phon Phao Temple with its golden stupa overlooking Luang Prabang. Next, visit Ban Phanom Village, the famous cotton and silk hand-weaving village that once made its silks for the Laos King. Continue through jungle on to Henri Mouhot's tomb, the French explorer who discovered Angkor Wat. Here at the Nam Khan River, we are permitted to take a dip in the cool running water of this local tributary. Along the way, you'll see farmers working the land, forests of teakwood, distant mountain vistas, lush jungle, and the smiles of passing locals curious about this ' falang' (foreigners) on bikes. Our bike ride will conclude at a riverside village at the base of a mountain where we will trek later in the day. Here we will take a break and eat lunch.


After a lunch break at our riverside Camp, complete with a breathtaking 600m towering rock face in the background, we'll cross the river and make a 1.5-hour trek through lush jungle to a mountain village Khmu homestay.

You'll arrive at your homestay with plenty of time to explore the village with your guide, enjoy a Laos-style dinner, engage in games with the locals, try some Lao Lao rice whiskey with the locals, and more. This is your time to explore and witness the daily lifestyles of the hill tribes of Laos.


Wat Pa Phon Phao Temple
Wat Pa Phon Phao Temple
Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike
Ban Phanom village
Ban Phanom village
Nam Khan River
Nam Khan River
Trekking
Trekking
Accommodation: Local Homestay or similar

Day 4 - Elephant Village & Waterfall

From our homestay in the mountainous jungle, trek 1.5 hours off the mountain to the Tad Sae waterfall (water levels vary with seasonal conditions). Arrive at the Elephant Village Camp and participate in a short briefing about Lao elephants and get up close and personal with elephants. Learn to communicate like a Mahout. Enjoy a 2 km trek on foot through the diverse jungle landscape and dine in the forest surroundings with our freshly prepared picnic box lunch from our camp restaurant (vegetarian options available).

Tad Sae waterfall
Tad Sae waterfall
Elephant Park
Elephant Park
Mahout
Mahout
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Good to know

*Tad Sae Waterfall is dry from approximately Jan to June.

Day 5 - Nong Khiaw & Local Guesthouse

Today you will explore nature, Lao cultures, villages, mountain trails & waterfalls in Nong Khiaw, Laos. After a short ride, we start walking small paths past rice paddies and through preserved forests with huge trees and great views and sneaking between high-rising mountains. Colorful rice fields (seasonal) and gardens guide our way through this amazing scenery. We enjoy lunch in the jungle setting and make stops along the way.


Trekking is 5-6 hours medium to difficult depending on conditions. The first day of this tour will lead us to a perfectly preserved Lao-style village, still living traditionally. You will see traditional houses, farmland, and jungle-covered hills. Your guide will give you an introduction to the local traditions, the Lao lowland style of weaving, and other activities. A walk around the village can tell you many stories and shows you the difference between the ethnic groups. We then prepare ourselves for an overnight stay in this remote village and enjoy the local “cuisine”. Take your time to explore the place by yourself in the evening.

village trekking
village trekking
village view
village view
Lao-style village
Lao-style village
Accommodation: Local Homestay or similar

Day 6 - Fairtrek & Village

After breakfast, depart on one of the most beautiful jungle trails in the area bound for the Nam Ou River. You’ll hike through bamboo forests as you make your way through this mountain pass extending to the river and taking about 4-5 hours of medium hiking.


Board a private boat to cruise 16 Km upriver to a pristine riverside Thai Lu village famous for its weaving. Here you will overnight be surrounded by scenery that is absolutely stunning and unforgettable.

Nam Ou River
Nam Ou River
Thai Lu village
Thai Lu village
long boat
long boat
Accommodation: Local Homestay or similar

Day 7 - River Cruise & Return to Luang Prabang

Bid your new local friends farewell and it’s off downriver by long boat as we explore sites and communities on our return trip to Nong Khiaw. Our first stop is the famous Ban Muang Ngoi where we may explore the local agrarian community at our leisure including a short hike to a local cave, Tam Pha Noi.


From there we continue by boat to Ban Sop Khong village where we will hike to a waterfall (seasonal) for a splash. We’ll have lunch along the way and then return to Nong Khiaw on the river for another 40 minutes to conclude this three-day Nong Khiaw adventure. Take a private transfer from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang (3 hours).

Tham Pha Tok (Pha Tok Cave)
Tham Pha Tok (Pha Tok Cave)
Ban Muang Ngoi
Ban Muang Ngoi
Local Village
Local Village
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 8 - Departure

Free at leisure until your guide comes and escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation

  • 4 Nights in Luang Prabang
  • 3 Nights in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Room Type:Deluxe Room
Why this Hotel:

It was once a former residence for King Sisavangvong’s wife

Situated in the heart of Luang Prabang

Local Homestay or similar
Local Homestay or similar
Local Homestay or similar
Local Homestay or similar
Room Type:Standard Room
Why this Hotel:

Live as a local

Opportunity to participate in farming or animal husbandry activities

Enjoy Laotian Meals

Spend time chatting with the locals

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1,2,4,7 Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Day3,5,6 Local Homestay or similar

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

  • Little snack

    Wanna try authentic local snack? Please follow us!

SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

service

our driver
Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

our hotel
Well-selected Scenic spots and Hotel

All the hotels we advised have been inspected by our team and we spend time each year to top up our knowledge on the spot. Continuing Positive feedbacks on them from former customers because of their outstanding and unique characters.

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Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

welcome kit
Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.