Itinerary
DAY 01- VIENTIANE ARRIVAL
Upon arrival in Vientiane, transfer from Wattay International Airport to the hotel. The rest of the day will be left free to relax after your flights. Depending on your arrival time, there is still a chance to explore the city and a walk along the Mekong River and visit Night Market.
Meal Plan:
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Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Vientiane
DAY 02-VIENTIANE CITY TOUR
Discover the charms of Vientiane, a quiet but endearing capital city. Tour includes Wat Sisaket, Hor Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument. Visit to the Talat Sao (Morning Market), where you can find an abundance of locally made handicrafts.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Vientiane
DAY 03-VIENTIANE-NAM NGUM LAKE-VANG VIENG
Drive North to the famous archaeological site of Vang Xang. Next, continue to Nam Ngum Lake and embark on a 1 hour boat ride. Sit back and relax as you explore the lush vegetation along the backwaters and soak up river life. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Vang Vieng, which is tucked in amongst giant limestone cliffs and sits along the Nam Song River. This is an area of immense natural beauty, with the Nam Song River passing through the shadows of the dramatic mountains.
Distance: 160 km / 3-4 hrs
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Vang Vieng
DAY 04-VANG VIENG - PHONSAVANH
Depart from Vang Vieng, following the road over the highlands and through the stunning countryside to Phonsavanh. Enjoy scenic views along the way.
Stop for lunch at Phou Khoun and enjoy a panorama view from Phou Khoun Observation Site. Continue to Phonsavanh with a stop in Muang Sui to visit Tham Pha Cave and Nong Tang Lake.
Tham Pha Cave: These two limestone caves hid hundreds of small Buddha figures from the Haw invasion a few centuries ago. Dimly lit with the help of the rigged electrical lights (switched on by the locals for a small donation) making the passageways that link one cave to another accessible. The caves persist deep into the hillside and are pretty amazing.
Distance: 225 km / 5-6 hrs
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Phonsavanh
DAY 05-THE PLAIN OF JARS
Start the day with a visit of the Plain of Jars (Site I and Site II) which is one of the largest ancient cultural sites in Laos.
PLAIN OF JARS SITE I
Plain of Jars Site I is one of the largest sites with over 300 jars. The site, also known as Site I is located about 15 km. Southwest of Phonsavanh. The large area surrounded by a fence is adjacent to a Laos army military base.
PLAIN OF JARS SITE II
Plain of Jars Site II or Hai Hin Phu Salato is located about 20 km. Southwest of Phonsavanh. The site contains 93 jars spread across two adjacent hills.
Continue to Muang Khoun the former royal capital of Xieng Khuang Region to visit Wat Phia Wat, That Foun Stupa and That Chomphet Stupa.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Phonsavanh
DAY 06-PHONSAVANH-LUANG PRABANG
Depart from Phonsavanh, take the road over the highlands through stunning countryside to Luang Prabang. Enjoy scenic views and visit one of the many Hmong villages in the region. The Hmong are an ethnic group from the mountainous regions of Laos. They are also one of the sub-groups of the Miao ethnicity in Southern China. Hmong groups began a gradual southward migration in the 18th century due to political unrest and a lack of arable land.
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.
Distance: 260 km / 6-7 hrs
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 07-LUANG PRABANG-CITY TOUR
Explore the city by Tuk Tuk. The Tuk Tuk (a motorized-rickshaw) was brought to Southeast Asia in 1934 from Japan, and has since then become an icon of the region. The classic Tuk Tuk is a sheet-metal roof covering an open frame which rests on three wheels. They’re one of the most popular forms of transportation in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, and this Southeast Asian emblem is the perfect vehicle for an open-air tour of Luang Prabang.
Departing from the hotel at 08:30, get on the Tuk Tuk to the open-air Morning Market in the old town. There are only a few large grocery stores here—instead, food is still produced by small farming families and villages and brought to Luang Prabang from the surrounding rural areas. Guide will explain the common vegetables and fruits that are in season and pick up some snacks for later.
A short walk from the market is Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (“New Monastery ''), the National Museum (Royal Palace) and Hor Phra Bang. After the museum, travel again by tuk tuk through more of the picturesque town to Wat Visounnalath. Continue to Heuan Chan Luang Prabang for a short activity and learn how to make Banana Leaf and Flower.
Another short tuk tuk ride along the Nam Khan River to Wat Xieng Thong. End the day’s tour on top of Mount Phousi.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 08-LUANG PRABANG
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
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