Beyond the Mekong 7 days
Day 01: Vientiane Arrival (D)
Day 02: Vientiane (B.L)
Day 03: Vientiane – Xieng Khoang (B.L) by blight
Day 04: Xieng Khoang – Luang Prabang (B.L)
Day 05: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang (B.L)
Day 06: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si waterfall (B.L)
Day 07: Luang Prabang Departure (B)
Day 01: Vientiane Arrival (D) Arrive in Vientiane, welcomed by your local guide and transfer to to hotel. Free at leisure to discover Luang Prabang. Welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Vientiane. |
Day 02: Vientiane (B.L) After breakfast at hotel, visit Hoprakeo that was built in 1566 by king Setthathirat to house the Emerald Buddha, Sisaket only temple in Vientiane that has survived the destruction of the city by the Siamese (Thai) in 1828, That Luang Stupa Museum (great Sacred Stupa) is the most important national monument in Vientiane, with golden stupa believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha, Pratuxay Monument is situated in the center of Vientiane prefecture, its architecture is inspired the Arch of Triumph in Paris and incorporates typical Lao motifs, See the Sunset at Mekong. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Vientiane. |
Day 03: Vientiane – Xieng Khoang (B.L) by flight After breakfast at hotel, free at leisure to discover Vientiane until transfer to airport for the flight to Xieng Khouang province. Upon arrive at Xieng Khuang, welcomed by our guide and transfer to hotel. You will have lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit The main site of Jars. On way back, visit Phonsavanh Market. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Xieng khoang. |
Day 04: Xieng Khoang – Luang Prabang (B.L) After breakfast at hotel, visit Xieng Khoang market and depart Luang Prabang, the former Royal capital City of Laos, the crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire (pronounced ‘lane sang’), the Land of a Million Elephants via Phoukhoune. Lunch at local restaurant. Back to Luang Prabang, on the way you will have a chance to have an overview the experience the local life style along the mountainous road through the tropical rain forest. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang. |
Day 05: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Ting Caves – Phanom Weaving (B.L) After breakfast at hotel, boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to visit the Pak Ou Caves with their lacquered Buddha statues and visit Ban Phanom village where traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden looms. Back to Luang Prabang, visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. Phou Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Visit Wat Mai that was built in 1796, the five-tiered roofs of the wooden Sim (chapel) emphasize the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Wat XiengThong is considered to emphasize & characterize the uniqueness of Luang Prabang’s local style. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang. |
Day 06: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si waterfall (B.L) Depart in early morning to the monk's procession in town and give the monks the food (rice, fruits …). Back to hotel for breakfast then drive with up to the Tad Khuang Sii waterfall. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. Enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum, which was once a king's palace. Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries and explore city at your leisure. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang. |
Day 07: Luang Prabang - Departure (B) Breakfast in hotel and free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure from Luang Prabang. |