Highlights
- Explore the famous landmarks of Vientiane including Vat Phra Keo, Vat Sisaket, Patuxai, Buddha Park and Talat Sao market
- Discover the stunning caves of Tham Jung and Tham Loup in Vang Vieng
- Contemplate the magnificent architecture of Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Sene in Luang Prabang
- Pay a visit to Pak Ou caves and immerse yourself in the refreshing water of Kuang Si Falls
- Learn how to make Lao whisky at Ban Xang Hai village and hand weaving at Ban Muang Keo village
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Upon your arrival in Vientiane, our local tour guide and driver are ready to take you to your hotel for cheking in. Vientiane – Lao attractive capital, which owns stunning monuments and the tranquil riverside's atmosphere.
Meals on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel in Vientiane
Get ready for an interesting day exploring the highlights of Vientiane.
Vat Phra Keo is considered to be one the most remarkable temples in Vientiane which is the former house of the famous Emerald Buddha constructed in 1565.
Vat Sisaket is well - known for a corridor storing thousands of Buddha statues, stunning architecture and a long history dated back to the 1818
Pha That Luang (constructed 1566, rebuilt 1930). With the architect that typical of Lao culture, this monument is Lao most significant religious, national monument and also stands for the nation of Laos.
Patuxai, also known as the memorial monument, is Vientiane's most famous highlight. Constructed in 1957 modelled after the architecture of the Triomphe in Paris, Patuxai is nicely decorated with Lao features. Standing on the top of the landmark, you catch a spectacular view of the city.
Talat Sao market is where to shop some lovely souvenirs of Laos.
In the afternoon, travel 25 kms to the well - known Buddha Park, which possesses more than 200 concrete Buddha and Hindu statues from all size in its courtyard (the biggest state is up to 40 meters height). Other than that, you can also observe the human - shape statues, animals and Lucifer statues.
Furthermore, you can access to the pumpkin - shape monument exploring its 3 floors of Hell, Underworld and Heaven through a 3 - meter height monster mouth's site.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel in Vientiane.
Have your breakfast at the hotel, then, we will travel 3 hours on car to VangVieng, which was the crucial military air base while the Indochina wars broke out. En route, you can contemplate the tranquil beauty of the countryside and spend time walking around Ban Houeimo - a peaceful fishing village.
When you arrive in Vang Vieng, your hotel room is ready to check in. Rest till 14:00 pm.
Our first stop in the afternoon excursion is Tham Jung cave, which used to be a residence of immigrants when the civil war broke out. They lived near Meuang Xong village and grew vegetables. By coincidence, they had found the cave while looking for shelter deep in the jungle. Then, we shall leave for Tham Loup cave (which provides a spacious space inside to discover). It is also best known for featuring plenty of stalagmites and stalactites.
In the late afternoon, go back to your hotel and be free to relax.
This morning, travel a 5 - hour journey to Luang Prabang. We will get to the destination in the afternoon and take a half day tour around the city. The spotlights include: Wat Visoun stupa, Wat Aham shrine, Wat Mai (which has five tiered roofs). Next, climb on Phousi mountain to catch the marvelous sunset scene. The 329 stairs that built on zigzag way will take you through many gorgeous temples, gold-covered stupas and Wat Phousi on the top.
Today morning, we pay a visit to Luang Prabang's oldest architecture of Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong.
Being famous for the title: “Temple of 100 000 treasures”, Wat Sene Souk Haram is on the top list of captivating temples in Luang Prabang. With its stunning architect, the typical ochre color of old time and also glitter with gold, the temple is surely an extreme tourist attraction.
About the Wat Xieng Thong, which situated at the intersection of Mekong and Nam Khan river, is always gorgeous which was adorned with gold - covered stuccoes, doorways and magnificent mosaic decorations on the outer walls.
Then, you shall cruise upstream the Mekong river on the traditional boat to disembark at Pak Ou - a home of thousands Buddha statues.
Next, arrive at the Ban Xang Hai - the village makes traditional rice alcohol. Then, stroll around the Ban Pak Ou village – a fisherman village and keep moving to Ban Muang Keo village- where they weave the colored fabric with simple looms.
After that, cruise back to Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, leave your hotel for the National Museum (once a king’s castle). Inside, there are collections of royal members artifacts like photos, musical instruments and gifts from foreign nobles.
Then, drive about an hour to Kuang Si waterfall. The cascading waterfall provides chill fresh water to immerse in. Also, you can get to the top to catch a charming vista of jungles and streams.
In the late afternoon, you shall travel back to Luang Prabang and get to Ban Xang Khong - the village that makes hand - weaving silk and Saa Paper.
Relax till the time you depart for your flight. End of services!
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Local English speaking guide
- Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Water for activities (1 bottle per person per day)
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Laos visa
- Single supplement surcharge
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- Surcharge for Special Holidays (Christmas, New Year,…)
- Drinks, other than water on activity days
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance