Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Your driver meets you at Luang Prabang airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. Early check-in is possible if you request it ahead of time. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around this UNESCO World Heritage Site at whatever pace feels right. You'll get your first feel for the town's layout and atmosphere.
- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang Airport)
- Accommodation
- (MY DREAM RESORT)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Luang Prabang for first impressions of the ancient city
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang 
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you'll head to the Royal Palace Museum to see the former royal residence. Later, a boat takes you upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of gold Buddha statues fill the caverns. The trip includes a stop at Ban Xanghai village to watch how locals make rice wine. Back in town, you'll see Wat Sene temple and then Wat Xiengthong, which is considered the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. From there, you check out Heuan Chan mansion before catching the sunset from Wat Prabath. Your day ends at the Night Market, which is the place to grab dinner and wander through local stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (MY DREAM RESORT)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Leisurely cruise upstream on the Mekong River
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Xanghai village to observe local rice wine production
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Heuan Chan 19th-century aristocratic mansion
- Taste authentic Lao coffee or tea at Heuan Chan
- Stop at Wat Prabath to admire the sunset
- Visit the Night Market
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Museum Mekong River Pak Ou Caves Ban Xanghai Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Heuan Chan Wat Prabath Night Market - Day 3
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
This morning starts early with the alms giving ceremony where you observe Buddhist monks collecting offerings. Afterward, you'll walk through the morning market to see fresh produce and local goods. Back at your hotel, you have breakfast before climbing 329 steps up Phousi Hill for views across the city and down to the Mekong River. Later you head to Kuang Si waterfall with its three tiers and pools perfect for swimming. If interested, you can visit Ban Thapene village or the Bear Rescue Center, and there's also time to check out Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center. By afternoon, you board a 2-hour speed train heading south to Vientiane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lao Orchid Hotel)
Included Activities
- Participate in morning alms giving ceremony with Buddhist monks
- Visit morning market near former Royal Palace
- Climb 329 steps to top of Phousi Hill
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall
- Take speed train to Vientiane
Optional Activities
- Walk to nearby village of Ban Thapene and explore hidden waterfalls
- Visit the Bear Rescue Center
Landmarks/POIs Phousi Hill Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Thapene Bear Rescue Center Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center 
- Day 4
Vientiane
Your Vientiane day starts at Wat Si Muang, then a 45-minute drive takes you to Buddha Park where over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues are spread throughout the grounds. You'll then visit COPE, which documents the impact of landmines and the history of the American and Vietnam war. From there, you go to That Luang, the holiest religious site in all of Laos. Before evening, you climb Patuxay monument for panoramic city views, and afterward check out Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo temples. As the sun starts to set, you take a walk along the Mekong River to finish your day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lao Orchid Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Si Muang
- Visit Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
- Visit COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise)
- Visit That Luang
- Climb stairs at Patuxay monument
- Visit Wat Sisaket
- Visit Wat Phra Keo
- Stroll along the Mekong River at sunset
Optional Activities
- Visit Sinouk Coffee Pavilion to discover Lao coffee, view the in-house coffee roaster, and taste coffee or tea
Landmarks/POIs Wat Si Muang Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise) That Luang Patuxay Wat Sisaket Wat Phra Keo - Day 5
Xing Xu Island
You'll travel out to Xing Xu Island, which sits beyond Vientiane. After reaching Ban Kaolieu, a boat carries you to the island where you'll spend time with locals living there. There's a visit to a local temple that people come to for lottery number seeking, and you'll explore the small village of about 200 people. A tuk-tuk or local tractor gives you a tour around the island. Lunch happens at a restaurant on the island, and then you'll have time to relax in the peaceful setting before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at one of the island's local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Xing Xu Island
- Visit temple on the island
- Explore village with approximately 200 inhabitants
- Tour island by tuk-tuk or local tractor
Optional Activities
- Try your luck at the temple by purchasing lottery tickets
Landmarks/POIs Xing Xu Island Ban Kaolieu - Day 6
Vientiane Departure
This final day is free time to walk around Vientiane before your departure flight. You might grab last-minute souvenirs, have a relaxed meal, or just sit by the river one more time before heading to the airport.
Optional Activities
- Stroll around the town for your own exploration
