Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your destination and then transfer about 40 minutes to your hotel for check-in. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented before the rest of your trip starts.
- Start point
- Parkse, Champasak, Laos (Airport)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sabaidee Valley), Resort
- Day 2
Bolaven Plateau
Head out on a day trip to Bolaven Plateau, an old volcanic region filled with coffee and tea plantations plus tribal villages. You'll see several waterfalls, including Tad Fan which drops 300 meters, and Tad Yueng. The day wraps up at a tea and coffee plantation where you can try some local products.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champasak Grand)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Bolaven Plateau
- Visit Tad Fan waterfall
- Visit Tad Yueng waterfall
- Visit tribal villages
- Visit tea and coffee plantation
Landmarks Bolaven Plateau Tad Fan Waterfall Tad Yueng Waterfall - Day 3
Wat Phou and Mekong River Cruise
Start by visiting Wat Phou temple, an ancient pre-Angkorian site that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, take a traditional longtail boat on a quiet cruise along the Mekong River to Don Deth Island. You'll then explore Don Khone island (lunch is included), followed by a stop at Liphi waterfalls, which locals call the 'Corridor of the Devil' because of how dramatic they are.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Don Khone Island)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Sengahloune Villa), Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phou temple
- Mekong River cruise on traditional longtail boat
- Visit Don Deth Island
- Explore Don Khone island
- Visit Liphi waterfalls
Landmarks Wat Phou Don Deth Island Don Khone Island Liphi Waterfalls 
- Day 4
Khone Phapeng Waterfall
This morning is yours to do whatever you'd like and explore on your own. After lunch, you'll get back on a boat to the mainland and head to Khone Phapeng Waterfall, the largest in Southeast Asia. The water flows so powerfully here that it actually stops boats from traveling up the Mekong River toward China.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champasak Grand)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to mainland
- Visit Khone Phapeng Waterfall
Landmarks Khone Phapeng Waterfall - Day 5
Pakse to Vientiane
Stop at Talat Dao Hueng market in the morning, then transfer at noon to the airport for your flight to Vientiane, Laos's capital. Once you land, you'll be picked up and taken to your next location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chantha Panya)
Included Activities
- Visit Talat Dao Hueng local market
Landmarks Talat Dao Hueng Market 
- Day 6
Plain of Jars
Transfer at 7 a.m. to the domestic airport for your flight to Xiengkhoung province. You'll visit three different Plain of Jars sites, starting with site no. 3 about 30 km southwest of Phonsavanh, then moving on to sites no. 2 and no. 1. These ancient earthenware jars, carved over 2000 years ago, weigh anywhere from 600 kg to 6 tons. No one knows their original purpose for certain, though theories include funeral urns, wine fermentation, or rice storage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vansana)
Included Activities
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 3
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 2
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 1
Landmarks Plain of Jars Site No. 3 Plain of Jars Site No. 2 Plain of Jars Site No. 1 - Day 7
Asa Hot Spring
After breakfast, drive about an hour to Muang Kham district to visit Asa hot spring. You can soak in the warm thermal water and relax. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vansana)
Included Activities
- Visit Asa hot spring
- Hot spring bath
Landmarks Asa Hot Spring 
- Day 8
Plain of Jars
Transfer at 7 a.m. to the domestic airport for your flight to Xiengkhoung province. You'll visit three different Plain of Jars sites, starting with site no. 3 about 30 km southwest of Phonsavanh, then moving on to sites no. 2 and no. 1. These ancient earthenware jars, carved over 2000 years ago, weigh anywhere from 600 kg to 6 tons. No one knows their original purpose for certain, though theories include funeral urns, wine fermentation, or rice storage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chantha Panya)
Included Activities
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 3
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 2
- Visit Plain of Jars Site No. 1
Landmarks Plain of Jars Site No. 3 Plain of Jars Site No. 2 Plain of Jars Site No. 1 - Day 9
Xiengkhoung to Luang Prabang
Transfer at 8 a.m. to the train station and board train C92, which leaves at 9:45 and arrives in Luang Prabang at 11:47. The city tour covers Luang Prabang's history and culture, including the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xiengthong temple. You'll also check out the older temples Wat Mai and Wat Visoun, climb Mt. Phousi for views over the city and Mekong River, and browse the night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Treasure Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Luang Prabang
- City tour of Luang Prabang
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Visit Wat Visoun temple
- Climb Mt. Phousi for city views
- Explore night market
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Wat Xiengthong Wat Mai Wat Visoun Mt. Phousi - Day 10
Luang Prabang Temples and Waterfalls
Start your morning watching the spiritual alms-giving ritual with saffron-robed monks. At 9 a.m., board a boat for a Mekong River cruise to Ban Sing village to see a local temple and civet farm where you can sample civet coffee. You'll visit a buffalo farm to try buffalo milk ice cream, then head to Kuangsi waterfall for swimming or hiking. The day finishes at an elephant camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Treasure Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Observe morning monk alms-collecting ritual
- Mekong River boat cruise to Ban Sing village
- Visit local temple at Ban Sing
- Visit civet farm
- Visit buffalo farm
- Visit Kuangsi waterfall
- Visit elephant camp
Optional Activities
- Morning market visit
- Swimming or hiking at Kuangsi waterfall
- Purchase fruit basket at elephant camp
Landmarks Ban Sing Village Kuangsi Waterfall - Day 11
Departure
If you have time, stop by the UXO office to learn about the CIA secret war in Laos. Then head to Luang Prabang airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Luang Prabang, Laos (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit UXO office to learn about CIA secret war in Laos
