Day 1 : Vientiane – Arrival

Arrvive at the Wattay Airport. Welcome and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Wat Simuang, Vientiane’s most sacred site, and the religious museum at Wat Sisaket, where thousands of statues of Buddha in bronze, stone and wood are displayed. Eplore Wat Pra Keo, original home of the Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok, the 16^th century That Luang Golden Stupa, and the Ratuxai Victory Gate, also known as the Laos’ Arc de Triomphe. The day ends viewing the sunset along the banks of the Mekong River. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Vientiane. (L.D)

 

Day 2 : Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Falls

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Luang Prabang, once the capital of Lane Xang Kingdom. Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful and attractive areas of Laos, located among valleys along the Mekong River and its major tributaries. Check in the hotel. Take a haft-hour drive to Khuang Si Falls, where waters tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. In the afternoon, drive back to town for a brief city tour to the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), to Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si. Dinner and overnights at the hotel in Luang Prabang. (B.L.D)

 

Day 3 : Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves

Breakfast.  Take a full day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. En route, visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves built into towering limestone cliffs along the river bank. Inside the caves are thousands of statues of Buddha in various sizes. Continue down river to Ban Xang Hai village, where the local residents create a unique rice wine called Lao Lao. After picnic lunch, return to Luang Prabang for a short visit to the typical Lao village at Ban Xang Khong. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang. (B.L.D)

 

Day 4 : Luang Prabang – Vientiane

After breakfast, visit Luang Prabang market and a number of shops selling antiques and silver jewelry made by moutain tribes. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Vientiane. (B.L.D)

 

Day 5 : Vientiane – Departure

Breakfast. Visit a morning market before the transfer to the Wattay Airport for the departure. (B)