VIENTIANE - XIENGKHUANG - LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE
( 5 Days 4 Nights )

Highlight

• Vientiane orientation
• Luang Prabang orientation
• Enjoying natural scenery to Xiengkhouang
• Visiting Pak Ou cave
• Visiting hill villages and ethnic minority people
• Experiencing Ban Xanghai village
• Visiting National Museum

Day 01 : Vientiane - Arrival (D)

On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 02 : Vientiane - Xiengkhuang (B/L)

We board a short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh (the capital town of Xiengkhouang).

Day 03 : Xiengkhuang - Luang Prabang by road (B/L)

Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. 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 Laos . After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day 04 : Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave (B/L)

Today, 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 represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, 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 local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 05 : Luang Prabang - Departure (B)

Visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital.

Tour price

Private tour : To do the tour privately. The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people

Price included

•     Hotel accommodation as specific or similar
•     Domestic air ticket Vientiane - Xiengkhuang
•     Private car/mini van
•     Boat trip on Mekong River
•     All entrance fees
•     English speaking guide
•     All meals as per program

• Visa fee - visa to Vietnam
• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
• International flight and international airport tax on departure
• Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips
• Lao Visa - apply and issue at airport with cost 30$/pax

• If you dont have enough time to complete visa before your departure to Vietnam, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily
• As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
•  Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road condition and room availability
•  Rates are subjected to changed without prior notice.

Accommodations offers in this trip

The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment. You can get details of your hotel at our website: http://www.vietnamhotels.vn/; details of your cruise at our website http://www.halongcruise.vn/

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