Itinerary Details
In the 7-day Laos Highlights Tour, you will participate in the special alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, admire the spectacular karst landscapes of Vang Vieng and explore the landmarks in laidback Vientiane. Especially, you can enjoy the beautiful countryside by high-speed train.
dinner
Welcome to Luang Prabang!
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and then transferred to your hotel. After relaxing, your guide will take you to a local restaurant for enjoying welcoming dinner. Later, you can spend your free evening joining the lively Night Market or relaxing at the hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
Get up early in this morning, you will have a chance to participate in an important ceremony - morning alms giving. Every morning, the pious local people offer their today's first pot of rice to Buddhist monks. Then stop to visit the fresh local market and back to hotel for breakfast.
Start today's sightseeing with a visit to the ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, which is a magnificent temple built since 1560. We will also visit Wat Visoun, which houses a large stupa with 34 meters high.
In the afternoon, spend some time visiting the Royal Palace Museum. It is a grand palace with various cultural relics. Next, visit the nearby Wat Mai. The impressive temple is one of Luang Prabang ‘s largest and most richly decorated temples. Finally, climb to Mount Phousi where you can see the whole peaceful Luang Prabang with stunning sunset. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Xieng Thong Temple
breakfast and lunch
This morning, your private guide will pick you up to the pier where you will board a traditional long tail boat for a trip on the Mekong River. During the journey, you can enjoy stunning countryside scenery and witness the simple rural lifestyles. Then, you will reach Pak Ou Caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves display hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha statues which are the objects of pilgrimage during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April.
Cruise back Luang Prabang, we will stop to visit Ban Xanghai, a small village which is famous for local rice wine (Laos whiskey) and hand weaving.
In the afternoon, driving through green rice paddies and farms, you will arrive at the Kuang Si waterfall. You will first visit the bear rescued centre in the park. Then, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool and turquoise pools. Jump into the cool water and enjoy your relaxing time. After the tour, return to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Kuang Si Waterfall
breakfast
After breakfast, you are free to relax until your guide pick you up to rail station for taking the high-speed train to Vang Vieng. Enjoy the scenic countryside along the way.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of time is free at leisure.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Accommodation option:
- Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
- (4 Ratings)
Vang Vieng
breakfast and lunch
Today, your guide will take you to explore some attractions around Vang Vieng. Take a mountain bike or Tuk Tuk and cross the Nam Song River via a bamboo bridge, you will arrive at Tham Poukham (Blue Lagoon), one of the most miraculous caves with a beautiful blue lagoon.
Next, you will head to Tam Jang cave with 172 steps where you can admire the spectacular views of the city and the idyllic countryside. Then you will transfer to the ethnic Khmu village of Viengsamay. From here, you will enjoy a trip down the beautiful Nam Song river by kayaking.
After the tour, we will drive to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. About 2 hours later, you will arrive in Vientiane then transfer to hotel. After check- in, you can relax at hotel or explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Accommodation option:
- Ansara Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Tham Jang
Nam Song River
breakfast and lunch
Contrary to other modern and busy capitals, Vientiane is the laidback capital of Laos. Today, your private guide will take you to explore the hidden charms of Vientiane. You will firstly visit Wat Si Saket which is the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images. You will also visit the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which houses the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
Next, proceed to the That Luang monument, a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa which is generally regarded as the national symbol of Laos. Continue to visit the Victory Monument dedicated to those who gave their lives for Laos independence. Built to resemble Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, Patuxai offers a stunning view of the town and the Mekong River.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the Buddha Park. Set in the parkland on the banks of the Mekong, it is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Spend some time exploring the park. Afterward, drive back to hotel.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Accommodation option:
- Ansara Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Patuxay Monument
breakfast
After breakfast, free at leisure until you are transferred to airport for your departure flight.