Laos is a peaceful and sparsely populated country. Buddhism pervades all aspects of life in this region, change is sluggish, and cities settle early. This land of rivers, mountains, mists, and untamed natural beauty will lure you to escape from stressful offices, crowded cities, and polluted environments...Open your heart and mind, and let Laos' sincere faith and gracious hospitality nourish your soul.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LUANG PRA BANG
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Luang Prabang. On arrival at the airport we will be picked up and transferred (10-15 minutes) to hotel and check-in. Sightseeing this afternoon is easy; involving short local walks of less than an hour in total. We take a guide tour of Phousy Hill which involves one hour on foot – the hill is loom high and this area is fairly steep (with steps) but the view is worth the climb. The remainder of the day is free for our further exploration of Luang Prabang.Overnight in Luang Prabang.DAY 2: PAK OU DAY TRIP
Bring a torch today for sightseeing in Tham Phoum cave. After breakfast at a local bakery, we will transfer to the docks and board a motor boat which takes nearly 2 hours to ride 25km upstream. Sightseeing at Pak Ou involves climbing steps from the base of the dock to the first cave and another 45 minutes on foot over uneven surfaces that includes walking up the hill to the second cave where we will need our torch. After lunch across the river we return by boat to Luang Prabang via a local village. There is a leisurely walk here (40 minutes) before continuing to Luang Prabang by boat and transferring back to our hotel by car.Overnight in Luang Prabang.DAY 3: KUANG SI WATERFALL DAY TRIP
Drive one hour (32km) on a fairly good sealed road to Kuangsi Waterfall. Sightseeing here will involve around one hour of light walking. On the way up to the waterfall we will follow a bush walking track which has a slight upward gradient.It is possible to swim in the river and if you wish to do this, please remember to bring along your swimsuit and a towel. Changing rooms are available on site.Depending on time available today we may also visit other nearby ethnic villages to observe the local daily life. Return to hotel and rest for the day.Overnight in Luang Prabang.DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – DRIVE TO VANG VIENG
After our breakfast, we heck-out of hotel, and then drive 6 hours (240km) to Vang Vieng with sightseeing en route in Pathang Village involving one hour on foot. We take a slow (at least 30 minutes) motor boat ride downstream which is always fun. The remainder of the day to wander around or just kick back and relax.Overnight in Vang Vieng.DAY 5: VANG VIENG – DRIVE TO VIENTIANE
In the morning we enjoy sightseeing at Tham Chang cave which involves one hour on foot over uneven surfaces, and climbing steps to get up to the cave. After that we drive 3.5 hours (160km) to Vientiane. Check in of our hotel and then head out for lunch. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 6: VIENTIANE CITY TOUR
We take a tour of major sights of the capital, including the oldest, Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some memorable pictures of the imposing Patuxai which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomple. Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 7: VIENTIANE DEPARTURE
Breakfast is available in hotel. You enjoy your free time at leisure until time to meet for transfer to the airport for your flight home
- All transportations during day tour
- Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Local English Speaking Guides
- Entrance Fees to the sites listed
- Boat trip as mentioned in program
- Meals as mentioned on program
- Government tax and service charges
- Drinking water
- Tips and Gratuities
- Flight Upgrades
- Personal Spending
- Travel Insurance
- Visa to Laos
