Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane Tours
Day 2: Vientiane - Phonsavan
Day 3: Plain of Jars-Phonsavan-Ancient Capital Muangkhoune
Day 4: Depart -Phonsavan
Day 5: Luangphrabang - Kuangsi Falls
Day 6: Luangphrabang – departure
Day 7: Luangphrabang – departure
DETAILED PROGRAM
Day 01: Vientiane-Tours
After breakfast, early start for Xiengkhuang tour to visit The Plain of Jars well know as one of Asia’s most unusual sights: hundreds of stone jars some weighing up to a tonne scattered over a large area of countryside. The jars are thought to be over 2,000 years old but their origins are still a mystery. Continue to the ancient capital Muang Khoun with a stop to visit minority village along the way Overnight in Phonsavan.
After breakfast, explore the local market before scenic drive to Luangphrabang along mountainous roads plenty of picture opportunities along the way. In the evening arrive in LuangPhrabang for over night stay.
Day 5: Luangphrabang - Kuangsi Falls
After breakfast start the day by visiting Wat Xienthong the city’s most beautiful temple built in the 16th century. This is followed by visiting Wat Visoun, the Melon Stupa, then Wat Aham and drive for 30 Km to south along the Mekhong river to the Kuangsi Water Falls where you can take a refreshing swim in the clear waters. In the evening back to town for overnight stay.
Day 6: Luangphrabang - PakOu
Visit the Royal Palace in the morning then embark on slow boat trip to Pak Ou cave which are located 32km up river and along the way stop to visit the whisky village and discover the process used by villagers to distill Lau Lao ( rice whisky) then continue on board to the cave. After visiting the caves cruise slowly back to Luangphrabang and pass on the way Ban Xangkhong (the weaving village & mulberry paper village). On arrival, climb up the sacred Mount Phousi 328 step high located in the heart of the town, catch the sunset then back down to the central night market for diverse shoping ( silk weaving, carvings, cottons, silver etc..). Overnight in luangpharabang.
Day 7: Luangphrabang – departure
Early start!(5:45am) by car to Ban Vat sean to watch a long line of monks collecting alms’s ceremony. Back to the hotel for breakfast then check out. Visit fresh market before transferring to airport for departure flight to next destination.