Have breakfast at hotel

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture.

Have lunch at local restaurant

we visit the fine temples of Wats Mai, Visoun, and Wat That Luang. then visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology center.

Furthermore, visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology center

Later that day, we adjourn to the Phousi Holy Hill to enjoy the marvelous panoramic views of the town at sunset.

End of tour, transfer back to hotel. At night, visit the night market by your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning fresh Market of Pakham

Have breakfast at hotel

Today we embark on a boat for a leisurely trip on the Mekong River, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai to see the production of and to sample the local rice wine.

Upon leaving this village we pass through stunning mountain landscape to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. These two linked caves are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, all brought there by devout villagers.

Have lunch at local restaurant

After the river trip we drive towards Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.

End of tour, transfer back to hotel. At night. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Have breakfast at hotel

The exploration of Luang Prabang would be not complete with a visit to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of treasures and artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign.

Heading out of town we drive southbound passing some verdant and rugged scenery on our way to visiting some hill tribe people at Ban Lao Soung and Ban Ou.

Have lunch at local restaurent

we take a walk to the beautiful Khouang Si waterfalls, where water tumbles over multi-tiered limestone formations into cool and crystal clear pools, ideal for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape when the heat becomes unbearable. These waterfalls are a paradise setting surrounded by lush forest.

Afterwards you return to Luang Prabang in time to catch the sun setting over the Mekong. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel

Today we leave this charming town and drive to Xieng Khouang, an area once devastated by American bombings between 1964 and 1973. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Laos. We see very few other travellers, mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about our lives as we are of theirs. The drive is very long, but we can make many stops at our pleasure, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful photographs.

In the afternoon there will be time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and its' nearby villages.

Transfer to hotel for check in and refresh. Overnight in Xieng khuang

Have breakfast at hotel

After breakfast we head out to the old capital of Muang Khoun province and its nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Thai Dam people.

Our excursion continues to the 2nd and 3rd Plain of jars fields, where you can obtain more scenic views. Along the way, we visit more local villages and learn about the local culture and lifestyle

Return to Phonsavan by late afternoon. Overnight in Phonsavan

Have breakfast at hotel

Today we visit the local market of Phonsavan and nearby villages of the Hmong.

You are free at your leisure until your transfer to airport for your flight to Vientiane.

On arrival at Wattay airport you will be transferred to city centre. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet and American influences. This wonderful city is best explored on foot and a guided walking tour provides you with a pleasant introduction to the main points of interest, taking in some of the city’s fine colonial architecture.

We spend our evening by the Mekong River at sunset absorbing this splendid city at night. Overnight in Vientiane

Breakfast at hotel

Our full day sightseeing tour of Vientiane commences with a visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure features remarkable frescoes and Buddha statues.

The following sight is the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaew, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the imposing Patouxai Monument well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe before continuing to the great sacred structure and symbol of Laos, That Luang Stupa.

Have lunch at local restaurent

We head out of town to see the Buddha Park, a scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, near the Friendship Bridge. There are 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.

Observing the spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset from one of the riverside bars is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the hand-weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits).

Say goodbye to Laos, transfer to the airport for your flight. End of service