Itinerary
Day 1: Meet Up in Vientiane
The guide will meet you in your hotel in Vientiane they will brief you on the tour and the various destination, activities as well as what you might expect for the 7 days.
Meal Plan:
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Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 2: Vientiane City Tour
After breakfast you will be exploring the Vientiane Capital City of Lao. Previously Luang Prabang was the Capital of Laos in 16 century by King Sethathirat.
The first stop will be Vat Sesaket one of the most popular temple in Vientiane, it is the home of more than 10,000 Buddha images/statues, the temple was built in 1818 by the last prince of Lao.
Proceeding to Hor Prakeo known as the former emerald Buddha hall. Now known as a museum with a collection of artifacts collected from all over Laos.
The head to Pauexai which represents independence from the French colonial Indochina and finally visiting the That Luang Stupa or symbol of Laos that built by the King of Lao in the mid of 16 centuries.
Lunch with delicious Laotian foods or cuisine before continuing your trip to your accommodation for overnight stay, the resort is well knows one of the most beautiful location on the Nam Nguen lake, and also very nice spot for watching sunset by taking cruising.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 3: Vientiane-Vang Viang
Wake up in the morning with very fresh air, enjoy your breakfast before heading to Vang Vieng, the journey will be taking around 3-4 hours.
Vang Vieng is well knows as backpacker’s town and surrounding with very beautiful nature that’s why Vang Vieng has become one of the most popular stop for many tourists who are looking for outdoor adventure, especially blue lagoon, tubing, Kayaking, Caving, Rock-climbing, water rafting, zip lining, and hot air ballooning.
After lunch visit the Blue Lagoon site 1 or site 2, a very nice spot for chilling out swimming, splashing into water or jumping, you will be see stunning landscapes, after sunset return to Vang Vieng for checking in to the hotel.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 4: Vang Vieng Exploration
When breakfast is complete, you will be introduced to the wonders this riverside town has to offer, you’ll head out on a full day adventure tour that combines kayaking on the Nam Song River to witness local life along the river.
There will be opportunities to explore some of the incredible limestone caves by tubing inside which is hidden among the rugged karsts and swim in the refreshing spring pools. ‘
Return 3-4pm
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 5: Vang Vieng-Luang Prabang
After your breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to Luang Prabang. On the way you will visit some of the tribal villages view point. The road is twisty and framed by stunning mountain scenery.
This journey will be around 4-5hour it depends on the period of travelling season, after you arriving in Luang Prabang you will have lunch.
After lunch you will be spending half day exploring Luang Prabang by visiting former Royal Palace, Golden temple (Wat Xeng Tong) and climbing up Phousi Mountain for panorama view point of Luang Prabang.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 6: Luang Prabang Exploration
Start the day by getting up early to attend the sunrise ritual of the ‘Baci Alms giving ceremony’. One of the most sacred Lao traditions, the local people gather outside their homes to offer food to long lines of Buddhist monks streaming through the streets. If you participate, remember to dress respectfully and observe the entire ceremony in silence.
Return to the hotel for having breakfast before going on a Mekong River boat cruise up-stream to visit Tham Thing knows as Buddha Cave or home of many thousands of Buddha images.
Next stop the boat will stop at Ban. Xang Hai where the weaving village and Lao whiskey making village, you are free to taste the home made whiskey or you could choose some souvenirs from local products or some gifts from Laos.
Returning to the boat to cruise up to Tham Thing Cave around 30 minutes to have lunch.
After you visit the Tham Thing Cave head to Kuangsi water fall and surrounding villages. The Kuang Sii Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three-tier waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang.
These waterfalls are a favorite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) cascade.
The falls are accessed via a trail, the water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream.
The many cascades result is typical of travertine of waterfalls.
Swimming is permitted only in marked areas and modest swimsuits are most appropriate, with local people swimming fully clothed.
There are picnic spots, public toilets and changing rooms. Food stalls outside the park entrance sell baguettes, fruit shakes and skewers of grilled meat, ideal for a picnic, in addition there are a handful of small restaurants and souvenir shops.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 7: Luang Prabang-Vientiane
After breakfast we will transfer you to Luang Prabang international to Vientiane airport.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
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