6 DAYS ESSENTIAL OF VIENTIANE & LUANG PRABANG

Welcome to Laos!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Vientiane Wattay International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.

Stay overnight in Vientiane.

After breakfast, you will start to explore Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. First, you will visit the National Museum to get to know more about the history of Laos. Then, you will visit the Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos with thousands of Buddhist images. After that, you will visit That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument.

In the afternoon, you will take a drive about 25km from Vientiane to Xieng Khuan, also known as the Buddha Park, which is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.

After the tour, you will get back to downtown Vientiane.

Stay overnight in Vientiane.

Today, you will take a morning flight to Luang Prabang.

After checking into the hotel, you will start the city tour by visiting the Royal Palace Museum, where you can see many interesting artifacts, such as traditional costumes, jewelry, ornaments, rare furniture, etc.

Then, you will visit Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built-in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns.

After that, you will move on to the Wat Wisunarat Temple and Wat Aham with impressive stupas.

In the afternoon, you will head to the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek.

Later, you will get back to the city and visit Wat Mai before climbing up Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.

At night, you can explore the Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street.

Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside.

Later, you will explore the Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are. Also, you will stop at Ban Xanghai village to try some local homemade rice wine. On the way back to Luang Prabang, you will take a short stop at Ban Xang Khong, which is well known for its traditional Saa Jute paper-making.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today’s trip starts with a morning visit to the Phousi Market, a local market where you can find almost everything there. It is a way to get close to the local life.

Then, you will visit Kuang Si Waterfalls. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax yourself in the park.

Before getting back to Luang Prabang, you will visit the Black Hmong Ethnic Village to see how the ethnic group live in that natural environment.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore Luang Prabang town.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Say goodbye to Laos.

You are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport.

Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary

Private van for land transportation

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International air tickets

Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee

Meals as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Surcharge for public holidays (if any)

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.