Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
You'll land in Vientiane and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. From there, start checking out the capital's main temples like Wat Sisaket where you can see intricate frescoes and Buddha statues, then head to Wat Prakeo (the former royal temple that once held the Emerald Buddha), and finish at That Luang Stupa. Stop by the Patuxai Monument for some photos before the day wraps up.
Included Activities
- City tour of Vientiane
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Prakeo temple
- Visit That Luang Stupa
- Photo stop at Patuxay Monument
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument - Day 2
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
You'll drive through one of Asia's most scenic routes heading to Vang Vieng, a small town along the Nam Song River. The drive features limestone formations that haven't been overdeveloped. After you check in, head out to explore Tham Jang cave, which served as a shelter during conflicts in the early 1800s.
Included Activities
- Drive to Vang Vieng
- Visit Tham Jang cave
Landmarks Tham Jang Cave - Day 3
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
You'll start early and drive toward Luang Prabang through mountain scenery, though the road conditions aren't great. By afternoon you'll arrive at this UNESCO World Heritage city with its temple roofs gleaming, colonial buildings, and mountains surrounding it. Walking around, you'll see monks in orange robes throughout the streets going about their routines.
Included Activities
- Drive to Luang Prabang
- Explore Luang Prabang town
Landmarks Luang Prabang - Day 4
Luang Prabang
Start your day at the National Museum inside the former Royal Palace to see artifacts of Lao culture. Then visit several temples including Wat Visoun with its stupa, Wat Aham shrine, Wat Sene (one of the oldest), Wat Mai, and Wat Xiengthong known for its carved details and traditional Laotian design. Climb 329 steps up Mount Phousi to reach the gilded stupa and catch the sunset over the city and Mekong River. End your evening at the Night Market where local artisans sell handmade textiles.
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum at Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Visoun
- Visit Wat Aham
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Mai
- Visit Wat Xiengthong
- Climb Mount Phousi to sacred stupa
- Sunset view from Mount Phousi
- Explore Night Market
Landmarks National Museum (Royal Palace) Wat Visoun Wat Aham Wat Sene Wat Mai Wat Xiengthong Mount Phousi Night Market, Luang Prabang - Day 5
Luang Prabang to Ban Paklung
After breakfast you'll cross the Mekong and visit a cave, then trek to Khmu hill tribe villages like Ban Chane and Ban Pha Phet to see how the local people live. You'll continue walking and then board a boat to Paklung where a Lao family will host you. Share dinner with them and stay in their basic dormitory-style accommodation without modern Western facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local dinner with Lao family)
Included Activities
- Cross Mekong River
- Visit cave near Luang Prabang
- Trek to Ban Chane and Ban Pha Phet
- Visit Khmu hill tribe villages
- Boat trip to Paklung
- Local dinner with Lao family
- Cultural exchange with villagers
Landmarks Ban Chane Ban Pha Phet Ban Paklung - Day 6
Ban Paklung to Ban Thapene
Say goodbye to your hosts and start a full day trek using local paths through various hill villages from Ban Jong to Ban Long Phu. You'll walk through multiple villages and likely draw attention since this area doesn't see many visitors. At Ban Saluen you'll cross the Mekong again and head toward Kuangsi Waterfalls with its limestone tiers and clear pools where you can cool off after trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day trek from Ban Jong to Ban Long Phu
- Pass through multiple ethnic minority villages
- Cross Mekong River
- Trek to Kuangsi Waterfalls
- Swim in Kuangsi Waterfalls pools
Landmarks Ban Jong Ban Long Phu Ban Saluen Kuangsi Waterfalls - Day 7
Ban Thapene to Ban Long Lao
You'll trek through the areas around Luang Prabang walking uphill through forests, streams, and rice paddies. This is a more demanding day so you should be physically ready for it. By late afternoon you'll reach Ban Long Lao and walk through the village to see how locals live. A villager's family will host you for the night and you can try their homemade rice wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with villager family)
Included Activities
- Trek through mountains, forests, streams, and rice fields
- Arrive at Ban Long Lao village
- Observe local lifestyle
- Stay as guest at villager's home
- Sample homemade rice wine
Landmarks Ban Long Lao - Day 8
Ban Long Lao to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, trek through a few small hill villages in the morning. Once you reach Ban Xieng Mouak, you'll catch a local tuk tuk back to Luang Prabang. The rest of your day is open so you can wander around town and handle any shopping you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day trek through hill villages
- Tuk Tuk ride from Ban Xieng Mouak to Luang Prabang
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang town
- Shopping in Luang Prabang
Landmarks Ban Xieng Mouak - Day 9
Departure from Luang Prabang
You have the day to yourself to either explore more of Luang Prabang or just relax before heading to the airport for your departure flight.
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang town
- Relax at hotel
