Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Luang Prabang - halfday tour
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Kuang Si
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Day 5: Vientiane - City tour - Departure
Detailed program
Day 1: ARRIVAL-Luangphrabang-halfdaytour
Transfer to chosen hotel. Leisurly lunch followed by a visit to Wat Xienthong the most famous and beautiful temple in the old town dating back to the 16th century. After visiting Wat Visoun and the Melon Stupa and Wat Aham then climb the 328 steps up to Mount phousi for the sunset. On the way back visit the night market.
Day 2: Luangphrabang –Pak Ou Cave
After breakfast, embark for a slow boat trip to Pak Ou cave 32km up river and along the way make stop to visit the whisky village and discover the process villagers use to make Lau Lao ( potent rice whisky) then continue to the cave where a thousand budha figures are kept. After the visit, we will take a break for lunch at a typical local restaurant then back downstream to Luang Phrabang. Short 12km trip by private car to Ban Xangkhong (ethnic weaving village & Mulberry paper village) and back to your hotel
Day 3: Luangphrabang –Kuangsi Water Falls
In the morning after breakfast start the day by driving through the Lao countryside by minivan to the Kuangsi water fall located some 29km away. On the way we make a stop at the Minority Hmong village and stop for pictures of the beautiful lush scenery along the way. On arrival at the falls we take a cooling swim in the fall’s turquoise waters and enjoy a picnic lunch. Back mid-afternoon to Luang Phrabang
Day 4: Luangphrabang - Vientiane
A very early morning start (5:45am) by car to Ban Vat Sean to observe a long line of monks collecting alms’s ceremony then back for breakfast prior to check out from the hotel. The morning continues by visiting the former Royal Palace before transfering to LP airport for your 40 minute flight to Vientiane. On arrival transfer to hotel and free time at leisure to explore LPDR’s small but extremely vibrant capital.
Day 5: Vientiane-city tour -Departure
Morning after early breakfast, we visit the city’s most important temples such Vat Visaket , Vat Phrakeo, Vat Thadluang , Patu Xay (the national victory monument) then visit the morning market. Afternoon transfer to international airport.