6 Days Laos Impression: Vientiane & Luang Prabang

Day 1 International Arrival, Vientiane at Leisure

Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival at the Vientiane Wattay International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest time at leisure.

Overnight: Vientiane

Day 2 Vientiane Sightseeing

After breakfast visit the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple Wat Prakeo built to house the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we will stop to take some pictures of the imposingPatuxay Monument, Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Vientiane

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 3 Vientiane - Luang Prabang

Today fly to Luang Prabang. After a short rest we start to visitRoyal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthongwhich represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. 

Before sunset, go to climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and enjoy a stunning sunset. If you want, also visit the night market and explore the authentic local life.

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4 Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Luang Prabang

If you can get up earlier, today we will observe the Alms-Giving procession in the early morning and get a better understanding of local people’s piety towards their religion. Then visit the morning Phousi Market. 

After breakfast, enjoy a cruise upstream on the Mekong River with an exploration of the mysterious Pak Ou Cave, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong, well known for its hand weaving. 

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5 Luang Prabang Sightseeing

Today you will drive to Kuang Si Waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or a walk along the forest trails. Enjoy a simple picnic lunch nearby waterfall. On the way back, stop by the Black Hmong Ethnic Village, where hill tribe people maintain their original life style. Drive back to Luang Prabang, the rest day is yours at leisure. 

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6 Luang Prabang, Departure

Have some free time to explore Luang Prabang today, before heading for the airport for your departure flight. 

Meals: breakfast