Itinerary
Option 1: Treasures of Laos ( 7 days start in Vientiane)
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1. Vientiane arrival
Day 2: Vientiane City Tours and Buddha Park:
Day 3. Vientiane - Xiengkhouang
Day 4. Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang
Day 5. Luang Prabang Temples – Cruise to Pak Ou Cave on traditional boat – Handicraft villages
Day 6: Luang Prabang Free at leisure
Day 7. Luang Prabang – Departure
Itinerary in details:
Day 1. Vientiane arrival
• Airport pick up and transfer to your centrally located hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane City Tours and Buddha Park:
• Guided tour to the oldest Wat Sisaket and the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa and imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph
• Visit Buddha Park - scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow with approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe.
Day 3. Vientiane - Xiengkhouang
• Trasfer to the airport for short flight to Xieng Khoang.
• Visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau.
• Keep on visit the old capital of Muang Khoun and the nearby villages of Hmong hill tribe peoplewith their interesting local culture and a colorful history
• Overnight at the hotel in Xieng Khoang.
Day 4. Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang
• Walk around the central market of Phonsavan for local experiences
• Drive journey for over 300km through mountainous scenic areas of northern Laos to Luang Prabang with numerous photo opportunities, meeting locals, visiting various hill tribe village on the way and also at Thampra to see ancient Buddha images.
• Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 5. Luang Prabang Temples – Cruise to Pak Ou Cave on traditional boat – Handicraft villages
• After breakfast, enjoy a short guided tour to see the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground symbolize the classical Laotian architecture
• Cruise upstream on the Mekong River with great view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
• On returm, we disembark to visit traditional villages of Ban Xienglek and Ban Xangkong - the villages of handmade jute paper making and take a short drive to visit Ban Phanom - a village well known for its hand weaving.
• Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 6: Luang Prabang Free at leisure
• Optional join in Alms Giving Ceremony in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents and visit Morning Market to watch locals with their exotics trades for sales in this early morning.
Day 7. Luang Prabang – Departure
• Guided tour to visit National Museum at the Former Royal Palace which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign.
• Transfer to the airport for your outgoing flight
Option 2: Treasures of Laos ( 7 days start in Luang Prabang)
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1. Luang Prabang Arrival – Luang Prabang City Tour
Day 2. Luang Prabang Good Morning with Monks - Pak Ou cave - Khouangsi Waterfall
Day 3. Luang Prabang Free at leisure
Day 4. Luang Prabang – Xiengkhouang
Day 5. Xiengkhouang – Vientiane
Day 6. Vientiane City Tour
Day 7. Vientiane departures
Itinerary in details:
Day 1. Luang Prabang Arrival – Luang Prabang City Tour
- Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
- Guided tour to visit Wat Visoun, the Shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai
- Walk up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset
- Overnight at your hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 2. Luang Prabang Good Morning with Monks - Pak Ou cave - Khouangsi Waterfall
- Optional join in Alms Giving Ceremony in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents and visit Morning Market to watch locals with their exotics trades for sales in this early morning.
- After breakfast, enjoy a short guided tour to see the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground symbolize the classical Laotian architecture
- Cruise upstream on the Mekong River with great view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
- Afternoon drive to Khouangsi Waterfall with visit to local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village en route and enjoy beautiful tall Waterfall where you can have an opportunity for a swim in the turquoise pools and visit Black Bear rescued center nearby.
- Keep drive to Ban Xangkhong - a village well known for silk handweaving and for making traditional Saa Paper
- Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 3. Luang Prabang Free at leisure
Day 4. Luang Prabang – Xiengkhouang
- Guided tour to visit National Museum at the Former Royal Palace which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign.
- Drive 306km through a mountainous areas surrounded by wonderful natural scenery to Xiengkhouang with numerous stops for taking photos and encounters with locals.
- Visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau.
- If time permits, visit the old capital of Muang Khoun and the nearby villages of Hmong hill tribe peoplewith their interesting local culture and a colorful history.
- Overnight at the hotel in Xieng Khoang
Day 5. Xiengkhouang – Vientiane
- Guided tour to visit central market before your flight to Vientiane.
- Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel for chek-in before drive to visit Buddha Park - scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow with approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe.
- Overnight at the hotel in Vietiane.
Day 6. Vientiane City Tour
- AM: Guided tour to the oldest Wat Sisaket and the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa and imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph
- PM: Visit nice temples of Wat Ong Tue, Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where locals selling exotic stufff including fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques.
- Overnight at the hotel in Vietiane.
Day 7. Vientiane departures
- Transfer to the airport for your outgoing flight.
Rates
As a ground tour operator in Indochina, Travel Authentic is very pround to ensure that our price is unbeatable for the quality of the tour. Please contact us for the most updated quote of the tours. All prices are based on double or twin sharings and all tour is private for each group of travelers.
Price includes:
Private transportation in air-conditioned and new modal vehicle
All accommodations in twin or double sharings
Private boat trip as stated in above sights
Professional English speaking guide
Domestic flight(s)
All admission fees and permits to indicated sights
Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
Gov’t tax and service charge
2 bottles of drinking water and cold tissues per day during the tourings
Price excludes: International flights, travel insurances, other meals and tips