Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
You'll touch down at Luang Prabang airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. Early check-in should work out if they have availability. The rest of your day is open, so you can wander around this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own and start getting a feel for the ancient city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang independently
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang - Day 2
Luang Prabang
After breakfast, head to the Royal Palace Museum, which dates back to the French colonial period. Then you'll take a leisurely cruise upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of gold Buddha statues line the walls. Along the way, stop at Ban Xanghai village to check out how locals produce rice wine. Back in the city, you'll see Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong temple, then walk through some craft villages. In the evening, catch the sunset from Wat Prabath and spend time browsing the Night Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Leisure cruise on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Xanghai rice wine village
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Wat Prabath for sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit Ban Xangkhong Thai Lue village for arts and crafts
- Visit Ban Xienglek village specializing in traditional Saa paper
- Join a petanque game with the local team
- Visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Museum Mekong River Pak Ou Caves Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Wat Prabath Night Market - Day 3
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Early morning means joining the monks for the alms-giving ceremony, then checking out the local morning market. After breakfast, climb 329 steps up Phousi Hill to get panoramic views over the city and Mekong River. You'll head out to Kuang Si waterfall with its 50-meter drop and turquoise pools. If you want, there's an option to visit Ban Thapene village for more waterfalls or the Bear Rescue Center. Stop at Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center to see weavers and batik makers at work. Later, you'll go to the train station for the evening journey to Vientiane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Join morning alms-giving ceremony with Buddhist monks
- Visit temporary morning market
- Climb Phousi Hill for panoramic views
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall
- Train journey from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Optional Activities
- Walk to Ban Thapene village and explore hidden waterfalls
- Visit Bear Rescue Center
- Take late flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane instead of train
Landmarks/POIs Phousi Hill Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Thapene Bear Rescue Center Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center - Day 4
Vientiane
Start your day at Wat Si Muang temple, then drive to Buddha Park with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues scattered throughout. Visit the Lao Disable Women Development Center and pick up handcrafted items to support their work. In the afternoon, see That Luang, Laos's holiest site with its golden spire, and climb Patuxai monument for views across the city. You'll tour Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo museums, then finish by walking along the Mekong River at sunset with some local snacks and drinks.
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Si Muang temple
- Visit Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
- Visit Lao Disable Women Development Center
- Visit That Luang temple
- Climb Patuxai monument
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Phra Keo temple
- Stroll along Mekong River at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Wat Si Muang Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) That Luang Patuxai Wat Sisaket Wat Phra Keo Mekong River - Day 5
Vientiane
Your last day is yours to use as you like. Walk around Vientiane at your own pace before heading to the airport for your flight out.
Optional Activities
- Explore Vientiane independently
