Day 1: Arrival Vientiane
On arrival at
Vientiane, you are met and transferred to hotel. We will
visit the oldest Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, That Luang
Stupa, Patuxay Monument and enjoying sunset by Mekong
Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane - Vang Vieng
We are heading out of the town by route no. 13th north
bound. This day, we travel north by roads to Vang Vieng
with stopover at the archaeological sight of Vang Xang
dating back from the 11th century. On arrival at Vang
Vieng, we cross the Nam Song River, and then enjoy a
short trek through the breathtaking mountain landscape
to Tham None Cave and some hill villages. Today ends
with a spectacular view of the sunset over the Nam Song
River. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 3: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
Continuing to Luang Prabang by 13th north route. We will
take few minutes for observing the local lifestyle in
The Muang Xieng Nguen.
On arrival in Luang Prabang, we visit the impressive
stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we
then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an
enjoyable exploration of sacred, gilded stupa and a
beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you
can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by
local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Visiting Khouangsi Waterfall
Visiting the morning Phosi Market. Visiting local
village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong
Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu
Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall
where you can splash around in the pools or walk along
the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late
afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known
weaving village, return to the city by late evening for
observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in
Luang Prabang
Day 5: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Nongkhoiw
Sightseeing the Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat
Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground,
which represent the classical architecture of Luang
Prabang temple. We then embark on traditional boat
leisure upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves,
crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues
of various shapes and sizes.
Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai,
where they make the distillation of local rice wine and
continue boating up leisurely trip on the Nam Ou River
to Nongkhoiw. Along the way we stop to visit at Thai Lu
village at Ban Pak Jak, Ban Nongkham, weaving village,
Ban Muang Souen and arriving Nongkhoiw by late
afternoon. Overnight in Nongkhoiw.
Day 6: Nongkhoiw - Oudomxay - Pakbeng
Leaving Nongkhoiw and stopping to visit the Hmong, Khmu,
Black Thai and Lu ethnic minority people, Hmong hill
tribe people at Ban Songja and Ban Jarong. Arriving at
Oudomxay city then heading out the town to Pakbeng,
along the way, we visit some Khmu, Tai Dam (Black Thai),
Hmong villages and arrive at Pakbeng and enjoy the daily
evening. hill tribe market before check in into hotel.
Overnight in Pakbeng.
Day 7: Pakbeng - HoueiSay
We will embark on a traditional boat, upstream on Magic
of Mekong River. Both banks of the river are bordered by
very beautiful mountain ranges and green forest. Along
the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the
Hmong hill tripe people, who are very poor but have
unique culture. On arrival at HoueiSay and taking a
ferry boat crossing Mekong to Chiangkhong (Thailand).
End of the tour.
Inclusions:
- Private A/C vehicle
- Twin shared rooms
- Tour guides
- Admission fees
- Boat trip on Mekong
- Luggage handling
- Water bottle
Exclusions:
- International air tickets to/from Laos
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- Departure airport tax US$10.00/pax
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Personal expenses and others not stated...
