Laos Explorer Trip

Highlights:Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall - Plain of Jars - Vang Vieng - Vientiane

Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Level: Moderate
Group size: Private only - 1 person and above
Start from Luang Prabang - Depart from Vientiane

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BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: The World Heritage City of Luang Prabang
Day 2: Across the river to Ban Phou Luang Tai
Day 3: Visit Pak Ou Cave and back to Luang Prabang
Day 4: Enjoy Luang Prabang
Day 5: Visit Khuang Si Waterfall and the Footprints of the Buddha
Day 6: Drive to Xieng Khouang
Day 7: Visit the Plain of Jars and onto Vang Vieng by road
Day 8: Tour Vang Vieng
Day 9: A Boat trip to Tham Jang Cave and then a Drive to Vientiane
Day 10: Tour Vientiane City
Day 11: Depart Vientiane

Trip price: please enquire for the most up date price

Trip Price Included

Transportation in private air-conditioned
Accommodation in twin shared
Boat trip as stated in above sights
English speaking guide (Other languages upon request)
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals as mention in the itinerary: (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Domestic tax and service charge
Luggage handling

Trip Price Excluded

Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
International air tickets to/from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Single supplement (quoted separately)
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated
Domestic air ticket with airport tax

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DETAILS ITINERARY:
 

Day 1 The World Heritage City of Luang Prabang

Up on arrival at the air port, we will be picked up and transferred to our hotel. After a short rest, we visit to the National Museum, Wat Visoun and Wat Xienthong temples. And at night we will explore Night Market Street. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 2 Across the river to Ban Phou Luang Tai

We start in the morning from our hotel and take a boat across the river to ChomPhet District to visit the Royal temple. Then we walk to the village of Ban NaSay home to Lao, Khamu and Lue ethnic groups. On the way to the next village of Ban Som it is possible to watch hill tribe people working to clear the land for farming and searching for wild animals. Lunch will be in this village where Lao, Lue, Tai Dam and Khamu people live. We then continue to the Hmong villages of Ban MokPaLai and Ban PhouLuangTai to catch a glimpse of their lifestyle and traditions. Overnight stay with a Hmong family.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 3  Visit Pak Ou Cave and back to Luang Prabang

Breakfast over we leave Ban PhouLuangTai to walk to Pak Ou Cave, where we climb steps up the limestone cliffs to reach the sacred Buddhist shrine. On the way we will visit the Khamu village of Ban HueyPok and the Tai Dam village of Ban NaSan. You can learn how to do weave by hand before we go onto Ban Pak Ou for lunch. Afterwards about an hour and a half slow boat trip will take us back to with a stop at Ban XangHai.. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Today Breakfast included

 

Day 4 Enjoy Luang Prabang

This day is free for you to enjoy Luang Prabang at your leisure.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 5 Visit Khuang Si Waterfall and the Footprints of the Buddha
You may like to get up early to see the morning procession of monks along Sisavangvong Road lined with the local people waiting to make their offerings of food. After breakfast we take a short drive to Ban Xangkhong. Then it’s a long drive to Kuang Si Waterfall set in the lush green surroundings of one of the National Conservation Areas. En route, there are stops to visit the small villages of Ban Na Oune, a Hmong village, and Ban Tha Pane, a Khmu minority village. Then it’s back to Luang Prabang by the late afternoon The day will end with a visit to see the footprints of the Buddha at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 6 Drive to Xieng Khouang

We leave the town of Luang Prabang to drive out to Xieng Khouang. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Laos. There are very few other travellers to be seen except for the mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about our lives as we are about theirs. The drive is very long, but we can make many stops at our pleasure, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful photographs. On arrival we explore the province's old capital of Muang Khun and the nearby villages. Overnight in Phonsavanh.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 7 Visit the Plain of Jars and onto Vang Vieng by road

The Plan of Jars is an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We have time this day to explore the site and some nearby villages populated by Hmong hill tribe people. Then we set off on our journey to Vang Vieng. This small and tranquil village is rapidly developing with the advent of tourists, but the beautiful scenery with its mixture of quiet water and limestone outcrops has been unchanged for centuries. Depending on roads and traffic conditions our drive will deliver us to Vang Vieng by mid or late afternoon. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 8 Tour Vang Vieng

The limestone cliffs and valleys surrounding the resort complex of Vang Vieng are home to numerous caves and caverns. We visit this beautiful cave in the morning before taking a walk to the friendly and welcoming Tai Deang and Souay hill tribe villages. The remainder of the day is free for your own exploration of the town and relaxation. Over night in Vang Vieng.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 9 A Boat trip to Tham Jang Cave and then a Drive to Vientiane

We start our day is to walk around the bustling central market. Then we head out of town to enjoy a short trip in a bamboo boat along the Namsong River for a taste of adventure and an enjoyable exploration of the famous cave of Tham Jang. We cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai. We then continue travelling by road to Vientiane - the capital city of Laos on the banks of the Mekong River. This small town conjures up exotic images, with its curious mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and French influences. Overnight in Vientiane.

Today Breakfast included

 

Day 10 Tour Vientiane City

This full day tour of Vientiane begins with a visit to Wat Sisaket. The next site is the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaew , which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the imposing Patouxai Monument, then the great sacred structure and symbol of Laos, That Luang Stupa. We then heading out of town to see the Buddha Park, a blend of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by a mystical monk on parkland by the Mekong River. There are fine views of the impressive Friendship Bridge linking Laos and Thailand. A perfect way to round off the day is to watch the spectacular sunset over the Mekong River from one of the many riverside bars. Overnight in Vientiane.

Today Breakfast included

Day 11 Depart Vientiane

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport.

Today Breakfast included

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