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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Take a 1st class train ride from Vang Vieng to Vientiane which will make you feel like a local!

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Explore the cave which winds its way deep into the mountain and float through the cave on inflatable tubes, exploring its long corridors and wonderful limestone formations.

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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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Paddle the kaya upstream on the Nam Song River, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the local village.

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Take a traditional slow boat to explore Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various sizes.

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Visit one of the largest man-made lakes in South East Asia - Nam Ngum Reservoir, and take a boat trip to visit local fishing communities and markets.

Itinerary Details

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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 - Luang Prabang City Tour

The first visit today will be Wat Xieng Thong. This 15th-century wat is the most important in Luang Prabang and one of the most important in the entire country. Until the revolution of 1975, Wat Xieng Thong was a royal temple, supported by the royal family. During the 1960s, Wat Xieng Thong was completely remodeled and redecorated, becoming the splendid temple we see today. Walk down a few steps from the temple to the Mekong River, where you'll board a traditional slow boat for the next part of the journey.


We will stop to visit the holy Tam Ting Caves (also called the Pak Ou caves), where the Nam Ou River meets the Mekong. This is a site of ancient spiritual significance, both Buddhist and animist. Within the two caves of Tam Ting are stupas, shrines, and carvings of Buddha. Over 4,000 wooden figures of Buddha, many highly ornate, stand within the natural limestone caves, a testament to the skill of Lao craftsmen through the centuries.


From the boat landing, it's a short walk to Wat Mai (“New Monastery”) built in 1796. It was given its present name following the restoration undertaken by King Manthathourat in 1821. The most striking feature of the temple is the gilded relief panels covering the front facade.  Next to Wat Mai is the old Royal Palace (Haw Kham), which is now the National Museum (closed on Tuesday and Sunday afternoon). It houses many religious and cultural treasures, including the royal throne of the Lane Xang kingdom in its original splendor, and preserves some of daily royal life up to 1975. The museum provides information about its exhibits in English, and your guide will be able to offer additional explanations about the artifacts inside.


We'll end the day tour atop Phou Si Hill. The steps to the top of the hill are studded with small shrines. The gilded stupa at the top of the hill is built on a large rock outcropping. Next to the stupa is a small wiharn (chapel) for prayers. From the top, you'll enjoy a sunset view of the gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city and surrounding landscape, the meeting of two rivers, and the curve of the Mekong as flows into and around the town. Coming down the other side of the hill, we'll pass part of Wat Phra Buddabhat (Buddha's Footprint Temple) and its quirky statues.

National Museum & Hor Phra Bang
National Museum & Hor Phra Bang
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
slow boat
slow boat
Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 3 - Morning Alms Giving & Khouang Si Waterfalls

Get up early to observe the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony at 5:40 am if you like. And then take a short visit to the Morning Market. In the afternoon, you will take a trip to local villages of Lao minority groups at Ban Ouay Village. Then drive to the wonderful Khouang Si Waterfalls where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or wander around in the forest trails. Later, go back to the city to catch the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Kuang Si Waterfall
Kuang Si Waterfall
Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony
Morning Market
Morning Market
Accommodation: Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Day 4 - Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng

Your private guide will accompany you to the Railway Station, you will take the high-speed train heading to Vang Vieng  (no guide is proved on the train /  Travel time 1 hour).  Upon arrival at the Vang Vieng Train Station, your private guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate with your name sign.

Train
Train
Train
Train
Accommodation: Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort

Day 5 - Nam Song River Adventure

With plenty of rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking options all around the village, Vang Vieng is a brilliant stop-over between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Vang Vieng is a wonderful introduction to the countryside landscape that makes Laos such an unparalleled visual feast.
After breakfast at the hotel, your tour guide will take to to the north of Vang Vieng, where you'll first visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). This cave owes its name to a remarkable limestone formation and lies on the banks of the Nam Song River. Enjoy panoramic views from one of the vistas here.


The nearby Tham Hoi Cave (Snail Cave) winds its way deep into the mountain. You'll float through the cave on inflatable tubes, exploring its long corridors and wonderful limestone formations. A pool of cool spring water lies at the mouth of Tham Nam (Water Cave), giving you a great opportunity for a swim.


Following a picnic lunch, trek to a Hmong village, passing through rice paddies and vegetable gardens. Return to Vang Vieng by kayaking down the Nam Song, taking you through idyllic scenes of rural life, with limestone mountains in the background.
Rest of the day, you are recommended a short stroll down to the riverbank in time for sunset, where there are a number of areas to sit and take in dramatic scenery. Be sure to bring a camera to catch some amazing snaps.

Tham Xang Cave (Elephant Cave)
Tham Xang Cave (Elephant Cave)
Tham Nam Cave Tubing
Tham Nam Cave Tubing
Hmong Villages
Hmong Villages
Nam Song River Kayaking
Nam Song River Kayaking
Accommodation: Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort

Day 6 - Vang Vieng - Vientiane

Enjoy a leisurely morning before departing Vang Vieng for Vientiane. En route, make a stop for lunch at Nam Ngum Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in South East Asia, and take a boat trip to visit local fishing communities. Continue on to Dongmarkhai Market, where among the market stalls, insects sell as local snacks. Arrive in Vientiane, and spend the rest of the day at leisure in this peaceful capital. Enjoy the numerous cafés, restaurants, and spas as well as shopping, including the evening market on the banks of the Mekong River.

Nam Ngum Lake
Nam Ngum Lake
Boat Cruise
Boat Cruise
Dongmarkhai Market
Dongmarkhai Market
Accommodation: Lao Plaza Hotel

Day 7 - Vientiane Highlights

Enjoy this guided tour to discover the charms of Vientiane, the quietest capital of South West Asia. Our tour begins with Wat Sisaket which was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and five-level ornate roof, unlike the Lao style. Wat Sisaket has a fence wall with more than 2,000 ceramic Buddha images and silver. Our next visit will be Wat Phra Kaew built between 1556 and 1565, it was the first housed the Emerald Buddha, who now reside in Wat Phra Keaw in Bangkok. The temple was destroyed many times and was rebuilt for the third time by the French in the 1920s.


On the way to the famous sacred stupa of That Luang, a golden-covered Buddhist stupa, the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol, we will visit the imposing monument of Phatuxay. The Victory Gate or the Triumphal Gate was built and dedicated to what was fought in the struggle for independence against France. Then we will visit COPE Centre

Our day will end with a visit to Sao Talat or Morning Market, where you can find an abundance of locally made handicrafts.

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 8 - Departure

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

Accommodation

  • 3 Nights in Luang Prabang
  • 2 Nights in Vang Vieng
  • 2 Nights in Vientiane
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

Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Room Type:Classic Room
Why this Hotel:

Located on the banks of the Nam Song River, Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng features elegant French colonial architecture and a stylish ethnic decor. Guests can relax by the pool or enjoy a fresh cup of coffee from Bolaven Plateau at the restaurant.

Riverside Boutique Resort is 3-hr drive from Vientiane. It is 5-hr drive from Luang Prabang.

Fitted with tiled flooring, air-conditioned room features a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and an electric kettle. An en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A bathrobe and slippers are provided.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests arrange airport shuttles and laundry services. The resort is also equipped with meeting facilities, a gift shop and free private parking.

Offering stunning views of the limestone mountains, Restaurant du Crabe d’Or serves authentic Laos dishes, as well as traditional Asian and French cuisines. A list of French and Chilean wine is available.

Lao Plaza Hotel
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:Deluxe 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
Day1-3 Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Day4-5 Vang Vieng Riverside Boutique Resort
Day6-7 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

    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.