Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
You'll arrive in Vientiane and get picked up by your guide for the hotel transfer. After you settle in, there's time to walk through the city's main temples like Wat Sisaket, which has thousands of small Buddha statues throughout, and Wat Prakeo, the royal temple. That Luang Stupa is next on the list, then you can check out the Patuxay Monument before heading to a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. This gives you a good sense of the city's spiritual side right from day one.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a fine restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Prakeo temple
- Visit That Luang Stupa
- See Patuxay Monument
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument - Day 2
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
An early morning express train takes you north to Luang Prabang. Once you arrive and get settled at the hotel, you'll visit the National Museum inside the former Royal Palace to learn about the city's history. From there, you can see Wat Sene, the city's oldest temple, and then head to Wat Xieng Thong with its tree of life mosaic work. The Traditional Arts & Ethnicity Centre comes next, then you'll climb Mount Phousi in the late afternoon to catch the sunset views over the city. Later, you can wander through the Night Market to look for local textiles and crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Luang Prabang
- Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre
- Climb Mount Phousi for sunset
- Explore Night Market
Landmarks/POIs National Museum Wat Sene Wat Xieng Thong Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre Mount Phousi Night Market - Day 3
Luang Prabang
This day is spent on the Mekong River heading upstream with views of the surrounding countryside. You'll stop at Pak Ou Caves, a sacred site with thousands of Buddha images set into the cave walls. The day also includes visits to local villages like Ban Muangkeo where you can see how rice wine gets made, and Ban Xiengmene. A climb up to Wat Chomphet gives you panoramic views back toward Luang Prabang. Later you'll visit the silk weaving village of Ban Xang Khong and the papermaking village of Ban Xieng Lek to see traditional crafts being made.
Included Activities
- Mekong River upstream cruise
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Visit Ban Muangkeo village
- Visit Ban Xiengmene village
- Climb Wat Chomphet
- Visit Ban Xang Khong village
- Visit Ban Xieng Lek village
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Ban Muangkeo Ban Xiengmene Wat Chomphet Ban Xang Khong Ban Xieng Lek - Day 4
Luang Prabang
The morning involves traveling to Ban Long Lao to visit villages of the Khmu and Hmong ethnic groups and see how their communities function. You'll then head to the Buffalo Dairy Farm for a guided tour where you can help feed the buffalo, watch them get washed, and see the milking process. After that, you drive to Kuang Sy Waterfalls where you have the option to swim in the turquoise pools or take forest walking paths. By evening, you'll return to watch the sunset at Wat Phabath.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung
- Visit ethnic Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song
- Buffalo Dairy Farm tour with feeding, washing, milking demonstration, and animal care
- Visit ethnic minority villages
- Visit Kuang Sy Waterfalls
- Sunset viewing at Wat Phabath
Optional Activities
- Swimming in turquoise pools at Kuang Sy Waterfalls
- Walking forest paths at Kuang Sy Waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Ban Longlao Nung Ban Longlao Song Buffalo Dairy Farm Kuang Sy Waterfalls Wat Phabath 
- Day 5
Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you can head to Phosi Market to browse items like dried buffalo skins, local teas, saltpeter, and textiles from hill tribes if time allows. Then it's the transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Phosi Market (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Phosi Market 
