Laos Explorer - 10days
Day 1 VIENTIANE – arrival (D)
Up on arrival Vientiane Capital Wattay International Airport. Meet our guide welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon - an ancient city, situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city and the capital of Laos. Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2 VIENTIANE (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo, but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, Symbol of Lao nation the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 3 VIENTIANE / LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)
VTE - LPQ 11.50 – 12.30 QV 101
Breakfast we then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia . UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City.The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel. After a short rest we visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family,Wat Mai, Wat Sene then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River. We are strolling around to see the Street Night Bazaar , where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4 LUANG PRABANG / PAK OU / LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with roofs that sweep low to the ground. Then take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise upstream the Mekong River towards Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. On the way, visit Vat Longkhoune temple, famous for its 18th century frescoes, and then Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen.
Afternoon continue by car to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional mulberry leaves paper is also produced.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5 LUANG PRABANG / KHOUANG SY / LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)
After breakfast, excursion by car to the beautiful waterfalls of Khouang Sy nestled in the lush tropical vegetation. On the way, visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Thinkeo and the Khmu village of Ban Thapaene. Return to Luang Prabang and continue to visit the weaving village ofBan Xang Khong where traditional Sa paper is also produced. Time at leisure to stroll through the H’Mong market.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6 LUANG PRABANG / PAKSE –TAD FAN RESORT & WATERFALL/ PAKSE (B/L/D)
LPQ – PKZ 10.50 - 12.40 QV 513 (on Monday – Thursday – Saturday)
After breakfast, relax on their own activities till transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to Pakse, the province which is best-known for coffee and lands, apart from the famous historic war.Arrive in Pakse airport, meet local guide and take a short drive to Pakse city for lunch at local restaurant. Then, drive up to Boloven plateau for visit Tadfane waterfalls, locating in Dong Huasao national park, is the highest waterfalls in Boloven plateau. On the way, visit coffee and tea plantations. Relax
Overnight in Pakse.
Day 7 PAKSE / VAT PHOU / KHONG ISLAND (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the pier and board a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise downstream the Mekong River towards the former Royal capital of Champassak. Upon arrival, continue by car to Vat Phou (8 km from the city), a pre-Angkorian temple dating from the 6-13th century, classified as a World Heritage Site since 2002.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue your cruise along the Mekong River towards Khong Island (approx. 5 hours depending on water level). En route, stop at Ban Houei Thomo village and walk to the nearby ruins of the Khmer temple of Oum Moung, which is hidden in a thick forest. Arrival in Khong before sunset and check-in at your hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Khong Island.
Day 8 KHONG ISLAND / KHONE PHAPENG / PHOU ASA / PAKSE ( B/L/D)
After breakfast, cross the Mekong River and continue to the famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng, the largest cascade on the Mekong River along its 4,350 km journey from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea. Drive back to Pakse.
Picnic lunch en route.
On the way, stop at Ban Khiet Ngong village, populated by the Suay ethnic group, and take an elephant ride through the primitive jungle to explore the enigmatic ruins of Phou Asa temple. Upon arrival in Pakse, check-in at your hotel.
Overnight in Pakse.
Day 9 PAKSE / VIENTIANE (B/L/D)
PKZ – VTE 11.45 - 13.00 QV 522
After breakfast, we take a visit of local market before transfer to airport for short flight to Vientiane. On arrival check into hotel.
And visiting the Morning Market " where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items.We spend the rest of this day touring Lao capital or shopping.
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 10 VIENTIANE/ DEPART (B)
After breakfast, time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight to other destination.
End of our services.
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch; D: Diner