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 ThailandLaos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of 14km, 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) and some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 km of
Day 1. Arrival in Vientiane
reeting by our guide at the airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, city tour: visit That Luang Stupa, Pratuxai, Ho Prakeo, Wat Sisaket. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2. Vientiane - Xieng Khoang
Free until transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Phonsavan, Xieng Khoang Province. Meet by local guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Proceed by car or van to visit the first and second site of the Plain of Jars. Afternoon, 32 km drive to visit the old capital of Xieng Khouang - home to some ethnic of H’mong. Return to town in late afternoon. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 3. Xieng Khoang
Drive to Muong Kham to the natural hot spring water 64 km. On the way stop at minority villages to see their everyday life at Thajok village and visit Tham Piou cave. Return to Phonsavanh in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4. Xieng Khoang - Luang Prabang
Visit local market of Phonsavanh. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon, visit main highlights of Luang Prabang: Vat Visoune, Vat Aham, Phousi hill for overlooking the view of Luang Prabang and Vat Mai Souvannaphoumaram, Vat Xieng Thong - the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang and National Museum known as former Royal King’s Palace. Overnight at hotel
Day 5. Luang Prabang
Transfer to local pier of Luang Prabang to embark traditional boat trip up on the stream of Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves. En route, stop over to visit Ban Xang Hai where distillation sticky rice wine can be seen. Then visit the sacred Buddha cave where the thousand Buddha images can be seen and return to Luang Prabang to continue visiting Ban Phanom, near by Henri Mouhot’s tomb, the weaving village of Lao Lu textiles. Overnight at hotel in town.
Day 6. Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Visit Ban Xang Khong, a weaving and handmade mulberry paper’s village. Free until transfer to domestic airport to fly to to Vientiane. Pick up and transfer to visit the Morning Market with Laos handicraft products, silk, gold, antique silver. See the sunset on the bank of Mekong River. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7. Vientiane - Departure
Transfer to airport for your departure flight.
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