Laos tours

The democratic Republic of Lao is located in the center of Indochina, sharing borders with China to north west, Thailand to west, Cambodia to the south, and Vietnam to the east. Laos has a population of a bout 5,5 millions inhabitants and make up of 48 different ethnic groups with an are of 236,800 square kilometres. Around 70 % of its terrain is mountainous reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in Xieng Khuang province. The landscapes of northern Laos and regions adjacent to Vietnam in particular are dominated by hills. The Mekong river is the main geographical feature in the west and in fact, from a natural border with Thailand and some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 km of Laos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of 14 km, creating an area with thousands of land. The capital Vientian and all other major cities and towns are located on the bank of the Mekong river, while virtually every village depends on the vital bon between the land and water. The first kingdom of laos is Lane Xang kingdom (the Land of Million Elephants) 

Day 1. Arival in Vientiane
Greeting by our guide at the airport, tranfer to hotel for check-in. Afternoon city tour including the Great Sacred Stupa - That Luang, Wat Phra Keow, Wat  Sisaket and the morning market. Overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 2. Vientiane - Luang Prabang
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel.  Afternoon  explore the beautiful town, visiting Wat Visounalat, known as “the Watermelon Stupa”; the ornate Wat Mai; and Wat Xieng Thong, an exquisite 400-year-old royal monastery complex.  Late afternoon, climb Phousi Hill to view the sunset over the Mekong River and mountains. Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 3. Luang Prabang

Early morning see long lines of barefoot monk in procession through the streets of Luang Prabang. Afterwards travel up the Mekong by motor boat to the Pak Ou Caves, a mystical pigrimage site above the river. Over the past five centuries, kings, princes, merchants, and peasants have come to the caves to worship, leaving behind more than 3,000 statues of the Buddha.   Along the way visit Ban Sang Hai where they make traditional sticky rice liquor. Late afternoon, return to Luang Prabang.  Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 4. Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Morning visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum, continue visit to H’mong ang K’hmu villages, a weaving village and the Kuang Si Waterfalls. Return to the town. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane . 

Day 5. Vientiane - Departure
After breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. 

The democratic Republic of Lao is located in the center of Indochina, sharing borders with China to north west, Thailand to west, Cambodia to the south, and Vietnam to the east.Laos has a population of a bout 5,5 millions inhabitants and make up of 48 different ethnic groups with an are of 236,800 square kilometres. Around 70 % of its terrain is mountainous reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in Xieng Khuang province. The landscapes of northern Laos and regions adjacent to Vietnam in particular are dominated by hills. The Mekong river is the main geographical feature in the west and in fact, from a natural border with Thailand and some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 km of Laos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of 14 km, creating an area with thousands of land. The capital Vientian and all other major cities and towns are located on the bank of the Mekong river, while virtually every village depends on the vital bon between the land and water. The first kingdom of laos is Lane Xang kingdom (the Land of Million Elephants)

Day 1. Arrival in Vientiane
Greeting by our Laotian guide at the airport, transfer to hotel for check in and lunch at hotel. Afternoon, visit Vat Sisaket - built from the 16trh century and more than ten thousand Buddha statues can be seen in the niches, Hophrakeo enshrined Emerald Buddha from the early time of Lane Xang Kingdom until 18th century, Patouxai known as the unknown soldier monument and That Luang Stupa where is the most important tourist attraction of Vientiane from the 16th century. Dinner at overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 2. Vientiane sightseeing
After breakfast, visit morning market - the central shopping of Vientiane and the most famous  weaving village - Ban Nong Bouathong, Vat Ong Tu and Vat Inpeng. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, excursion by car to visit the Buddha Park of Xiengkhouane. Enroute, stop over to visit the Friendship bridge over Mekong river between Laos and Thailand, the cultural ethnic Park near by the friendship bridge and return to the city for watching sunset on the bank of Mekong river. Dinner and overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 3. Vientiane - Vang Vieng (160km)
Breakfast at hotel, excursion by car to Vang Vieng on Road No 10 and stop over to visit traditional salt attraction at Ban Keune, sticky rice wine distillation at Ban Pak Khayoung. Lunch at a local restaurant near Nam Ngum lake. After lunch, continue on driving to Vang Vieng. Enroute, stop over to visit Ban Thaheua where local fishermen batering and exchanging merchandises. Arrive in Vang Vieng before sunset and transfer directly to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Vang Vieng.

Day 4. Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang (250km)
After breakfast, visit Tham Chang where you can see the view of Vang Vieng as well as its beautiful landscape. Then transfer to Luang Prabang. Enroute, enjoy seeing its beautiful landscape with some stop for photograph. Lunch at a local restaurant in Mouang Phoukhoune. After lunch, continue on excursion to Luang Prabang and stop over to visit minority villages of H'Mong at Ban Phoudam, Khmou village at Ban Kiou Taloune, and Ban Kiou Ya. Arrive in Luang Prabang before sunset and transfer directly to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 5. Luang Prabang full day tour and sightseeing.
Breakfast at hotel, visit Vat Visoune where only one special Lao Lu architecture of Shim as well as Water Melon stupa can be seen, Vat Aham enshrined Pou Yeu / Ya Yeu puppets of Lao ancestors, Phousi hill for overlooking the view of the city and Vat Mai Souvannaphoummarame where was residence of Lao patriarch before 1975. Lunch at a local restaurant in town. Afternoon, visit Vat Sene, Vat Xieng Thong the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang where was built from the 16th century and watch sunset at Vat Phabath Tai. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 6. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou caves.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to local pier of Luang Prabang to embark traditional boat to the sacred Buddha caves of Pak Ou. Enroute, stop over to visit Ban Xang Hai where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Lunch at a local restaurant at Ban Pak Ou. After lunch, visit the sacred Buddha caves of Tham Ting and Thamphoum where housing a hundred of Buddha statues. Return to Luang Prabang to continue on visiting Ban Xangkhong the weaving village of Luang Prabang style. Dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 7. Luang Prabang - Kouangsi Water Fall
Transfer to Kouangsi Water Fall. On the way, stop over to visit the minority villages of H'Mong at Ban Na Ouane, Lao Loum village at Ban Xome or Ban Ou, and Khmou village at Ban Tha Pene near by the water fall. Picnic lunch near the water fall or at a local restaurant near by. Afternoon, return to Luang Prabang for dinner and overnight.

Day 8. Luang Prabang - Departure
Breakfast at hotel, visit National Museum the former Royal King's Palace, central market of Luang Prabang. Lunch at hotel and free time till transfer to the airport for your departure flight.