Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
You'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. This afternoon, the city tour hits several important stops starting with Wat Sisaket, which has thousands of small Buddha statues inside. From there, you'll see Wat Prakeo, the former royal temple that once held the Emerald Buddha. The tour continues to That Luang Stupa and the Patuxay Monument, then wraps up at the COPE exhibition centre. Later, there's a welcome dinner to kick off the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Prakeo former royal temple
- Visit That Luang Stupa
- View Patuxay Monument
- Visit COPE exhibition centre
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument COPE exhibition centre - Day 2
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you're heading to the airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang. Once you land, a transfer takes you to your hotel. The Royal Palace Museum comes first, followed by a walk through quieter streets where you'll find hidden spots like Wat Chomkhong with its carved details. The route passes traditional Lao houses next to French Colonial architecture, Wat Phapai temple, and the Fine Arts School. The tour ends at Wat Xiengthong, known for its sweeping roofs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Walking tour of Luang Prabang
- Visit Wat Chomkhong
- Visit Wat Phapai temple
- Visit Fine Arts School
- Visit Wat Xiengthong
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Museum Wat Chomkhong Wat Phapai Fine Arts School Wat Xiengthong - Day 3
Luang Prabang
You'll cruise upriver on the Mekong early in the day, taking in countryside views. A stop at Ban Muangkeo village leads into a trek toward Pak Ou Caves, which contain thousands of gold Buddha statues. Along the way, you can try local rice wine at Ban Xanghai. On the return, the itinerary includes Ban Nongxai artisans and a silversmith workshop before getting back to Luang Prabang around mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise upstream
- Trek to Pak Ou Caves
- Visit Ban Muangkeo village
- Visit Ban Xanghai village
- Rice wine tasting at Ban Xanghai
- Visit Ban Nongxai artisans village
- Visit silversmith workshop
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Ban Muangkeo Ban Xanghai Ban Nongxai - Day 4
Luang Prabang
Leaving Luang Prabang with a guide and driver, you'll travel about 80 minutes through rice fields and pineapple plantations. The trek starts at Ban Longlao, a H'mong village, then goes 2 to 2.5 hours through forest and jungle to reach Kuang Si Waterfall. You'll have time for lunch on your own, swimming, and relaxing. There's a chance to hike to the waterfall's top if you want. You'll head back to catch the sunset over the Mekong and end with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall
- Visit Ban Longlao H'mong village
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kuang Si Waterfall
- Climbing to top of Kuang Si Waterfall
- Lunch at Kuang Si Waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Longlao - Day 5
Departure
Depending on your flight time, you might have free time before heading to the airport for your departure.
