Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vientiane
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to your hotel. From there, take it easy for the rest of the day while you settle in and get your bearings.
- Start point
- Vientiane, Laos (Your Hotel, 08:00)
- Day 2
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you'll check out Vientiane's main temples starting with Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple Wat Prakeo. Then head to That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument before wandering through more temples on foot and stopping by the central markets. Later in the afternoon you'll catch a flight to Luang Prabang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket with miniature Buddha statues
- Visit former royal temple Wat Prakeo
- Visit That Luang Stupa
- Photo stop at Patuxay Monument
- Walk through Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng, and Wat Haisok
- Visit Vientiane Central Market (Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin)
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument Wat Ong Tue Wat Inpeng Wat Haisok Talad Sao (Morning Market) Talad Kouadin 
- Day 3
Village Visit and Pak Ou Caves
Start your morning at Big Brother Mouse shop picking out books, then drive to Ban Khia Luang village to see the school and watch local weaving at the temple. You'll have lunch in the village, and after that take a private boat ride down the Nam Ou river to Pak Ou Caves where golden Buddha statues fill the caves. By evening you'll boat back to Luang Prabang.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Big Brother Mouse shop to select books
- Visit Ban Khia Luang village school
- Explore village weaving and local temple
- Private boat trip on Nam Ou river to Pak Ou Caves (30 minutes)
- Visit Pak Ou Caves with golden Buddha statues
- Private boat trip on Mekong River back to Luang Prabang
Optional Activities
- Lunch at village - Western picnic lunch or traditional Lao food (sticky rice, laap, fresh vegetables)
Landmarks Ban Khia Luang Village Pak Ou Caves 
- Day 4
Ethnic Villages and Khouangsi Waterfall
Cross the Mekong River to Ban Chan pottery village and hit Phousi Market early on. Then you'll visit ethnic minority villages including Ban Ouay with Hmong people, Ban Ou with Laoloum residents, and Ban Thapene where Khmu live. End your day at Khouangsi Waterfall where you can take a swim or hike the forest trails before returning to town.
Included Activities
- Mekong River boat crossing to Ban Chan pottery village
- Visit Phousi Morning Market
- Visit Ban Ouay (Hmong village)
- Visit Ban Ou (Laoloum village)
- Visit Ban Thapene (Khmu village)
- Visit Khouangsi Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Khouangsi Waterfall pools
- Forest trail walks at Khouangsi Waterfall
Landmarks Ban Chan Phousi Market Ban Ouay Ban Ou Ban Thapene Khouangsi Waterfall - Day 5
Departure from Luang Prabang
Depending on your flight time, you might have some free time before heading to the airport for your departure.
