The Best Of Laos

Upon arrival at the airport, our local guide will welcome you and transfer you to hotel in town for check in.

In the afternoon, free to relax and enjoy an orientation walk around the hotel area. Our guide can also show you the riverbank area, where you could watch the sun setting over the Mekong.

All meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, you have plenty of time to explore the hidden charm of Vientiane with various historic sites including Vat Phra Keo - one of the most impressive and interesting temples in Vientiane, Vat Sisaket - feature beautiful architecture and layout; Pha That Louang - the most important Laotian religious and Patuxay - the most prominent landmark in the city which offers an excellent panoramic view of the city.

In the afternoon, make your way to the famous Buddha Park - home to hundreds of Buddha statues and an enormous Buddha image which is 40m in length. Take your time to explore its unique statues with different size and shapes of human, Godheads and animals.

Transfer back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then head north to the sleepy riverside hamlet of Vang Vieng, a small town next to the Nam Song River that is surrounded by jagged limestone karsts. En-route, we stop to visit Ban Bor, a village where natural salt is produced. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, check in your hotel and relax.

In the afternoon, we will take a small boat cruise on the Song river, passing paddy fields and arriving at the Tham Jang caves, known for their famous limestone caverns which are surrounded by acres of forest.

Along the way, you will experience the life in the villages and learn more about the daily lifestyles of the local. You will also have chance to refresh yourself in a small natural pool in front of the caves. Return to town late in the afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, we drive from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, passing through Laos’ pristine countryside. This is one long drive (approximately 7 - 8 hours), but has spectacular views of Lao rainforest and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Along the way, we will stop for photo ops and visit various hill tribe villages. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

After having breakfast, visit the morning market, a perfect place to meet the locals, dine on Lao food, and watch the people as they wander. Grab yourself a frosty bevy and a slice of blood sausage and check it out.

Enjoy a short drive to visit Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City- one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

Afterwards, we head to Kuang Sy Falls a stunning turquoise waterfall. On the way, you will pass through rice fields and beautiful small villages dotted along country road. Make a stop at some of the villages before relaxing at the waterfall. Take a fresh swim to refresh yourself in many basins.

In the afternoon, we transfer back Luang Prabang and visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (closed on Monday) located in a historical building preserved by UNESCO. The exhibition here consists of traditional clothing, religious artifacts and daily working tools of Lao minorities that will help you understand more about their lifestyle and traditions.

Then it’s time for sunset moment on the Phousi Mountain where you also can have a nice panorama of the city.

Leaving here, one the way back to hotel, we will stop to visit the H’mong Night Market where you can find a lot of souvenirs in traditional style of Laos. This is also a paradise for street food lover, and you can have dinner on your own. Our guide will suggest you a good place to enjoy Laos traditional food or hot pot on a nice restaurant at the river bank.

Overnight at the hotel.

Today set off your exploration with a visit to the Royal Palace also known as the National Museum to learn more about the long-lasting history and culture of the region.

Afterwards, pay a visit to Wat Mai, a beautiful temple located nearby Royal Palace and built in the 18th century. It is the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang.

Afterwards, transfer to the pier and take a long-tailed boat for an upstream cruise. During the cruise, you will be treated a stunning of nature along the river. From the distance you can see limestone cliffs where the hidden Pak Ou Caves are located. The cave is home to thousands of Buddha statues which make the region a revered one. Take your time to explore numerous images hidden in the cave.

Then, make your way back to the city. En-route, stop to visit Ban Xang Hai village to learn more about the making process of the traditional Lao rice whisky. It is a great chance to taste its unique flavor. Move onto Ban Xang Khong village- famous for its wood paper and Lao silk weaving.

Afterwards, we transfer back to hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Free at your leisure until being transferred (without guide) to Luang Prabang Airport for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time. Meals on your own. END OF SERVICES.