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Day 1 - Arrive in Thai-Lao border, Houay Xai

After transferring from Chiang Rai to the Thai-Lao border crossing at Houay Xai, our guide will meet you at the Lao immigration office and assist you with the visa process.Then you'll board a traditional slow boat for a 2-day river cruise down the mighty Mekong River.You will visit some local villages before arriving at the small village of Pakbeng for the night

Luang Say cruise
Luang Say cruise
 rural life along the Mekong
rural life along the Mekong
meals on Luang Say cruise
meals on Luang Say cruise
Accommodation: Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Good to know

Mekong River runs from the Tibetan Plateau through China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is the world’s 10th longest river, with an estimated length of 4,909km. The Mekong Basin is the second richest area of biodiversity in the world, exceeded only by the Amazon. The name Mekong is derived from Lao and Thai and reflects these peoples'reverence for the river as their “mother.” Lao PDR sits nearly timeless on the mother river, still one of Asia’s most unvisited and unchanged countries. 

Day 2 - Pakbeng – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang

As you make your way down the river, you will pass areas of un-spoilt forest supporting little villages along the riverbank. You will visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village and perhaps even taste some the beverage known as Lao Lao (rice whiskey). You’ll also stop to see the famous Pak Ou caves, filled with hundreds of Buddha images of all styles and sizes. The lower cave, known as Tham Ting, is naturally lit, but the upper cave, Tham Phum, is deeper and darker, so watch your step. (Both caves are accessible by stairs.) This journey will end at Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Luang Prabang village
Luang Prabang village
Whisky Village
Whisky Village
Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 3 - Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony & Walking Tour

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) 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
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 4 - Kuang Si Waterfall & Local Villages

Today your private guide and driver will take you to visit the beautiful Tad Kuang Si Waterfall.You will have the opportunity to visit Hmong and Khamu villages on the way. Hmong and Khamu villages have different structures and ways of life; here, you can learn about their traditions and the differences between Lao, Khamu and Hmong culture.Then drive to the wonderful Tad Kuang Si Waterfall,where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or wander around in the forest trails. 

Morning Market
Morning Market
Kuang Si waterfall
Kuang Si waterfall
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 5 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane

After breakfast drive to airport for short flight to Vientiane, your private guide and driver will escort you to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.You can relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Lao Plaza Hotel

Day 6 - Vientiane Sightseeing

Today you will pay a visit to the oldest Buddha park - Wat Sisaket with thousands of tiny Buddha statues and the former royal temple Wat Pra kaew built as the Lao royal family's personal chapel and it houses the famous Emerald Buddha Image. En route to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will stop to take some photos of the imposing Patuxay Monument,well known as Vientiane's Arc De Triumph. 


Lunch at local restaurant,and then continue your visit to the Wat Xieng Khoun(Buddha Park) where more than 200 Buddha images are found along the banks of the Mekong River. After visit the COPE center, shopping, transfer back to hotel free and relax at your hotel. 

Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument
That Luang Stupa
That Luang Stupa
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Sisaket
Wat Sisaket
Accommodation: Lao Plaza Hotel

Day 7 - Departure

Explore Vientiane freely before be escorted to the airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation

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Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Elephant treks throughout the mountains of Pakbeng

Easily access to main city sites

Good place for you to take a break from your busy days

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

Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Lao Plaza Hotel
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Located in the heart of the Vientiane

Set international standards for the discerning traveler in this ancient and wonderful land

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1 Laos Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Day2-4 Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Day5-6 Lao Plaza Hotel

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

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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.

local
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.