Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane Half Day City Tour Train to Luang Prabang
We pick you up from Airport, your hotel or Bus station then we will start our Vientiane city tour to Pha That Luang, Patuxay Monument, Buddha park, Wat Sisaket, Hophakaew Museum.. depend on time we have we will visit as much as possible
We have quick lunch in a local restaurant in city center. Afternoon we will take the train trip about 1.45 hours to Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Arrival. Being picked up from the train station then transfer to your hotel for checking in, my guide take you to the night market which has a few hundred stalls. The products range from chess games in ornamental stone to silk scarves, passing by embroidery, sculpture, more or less real opium pipes, portrayals of Buddha in all imaginable forms, local paintings done around the symbolic Buddhist representations, etc. It is a place where you must go and where bargaining is often very colorful… The tour finish in the main street of Luang Prabang, where there are many dinner options (not included).
Overnight: Luang Prabang Laos (Hotel Option)
Meals included: Lunch
Day 2: Morning Alms Giving – Phousi Mount, Mekong Cruise to Caves and Kuang si Waterfall
Rising early to the sound of the temple gong, then join your guide (at 5:10am) for a walk through the quiet streets. Watch the daily procession of three hundred young Morning Alms Ceremony monks walk silently by, collecting sticky rice and other foods in their bronze bowls.
The ritual is linked to a Buddhist tradition in which monks beg for their daily food as a way to demonstrate humility. Almsgiving is an important religious act in Buddhism and it must be carried out respectfully by locals and tourists alike. If you would like to be involved in the offering of food, your guide will be more than happy to show you the best way to interact with monks.
Watch as the monks disappear down the road in a long, Following the alms ceremony. You'll have time to visit Luang Prabang’s morning market, where you will see the locals haggling for fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables. our guide will get some local food and you will have change to enjoy them with local coffee/ drinks in a small restaurant in the busy market.
7:30am Arrive back to your hotel for breakfast and some rest then our tour guide will be back to pick you up at 8:30 am for city tour.
8:15 AM You will be picked up from your hotel, then we head straight to the pier to take the 8:30 am long tail slow boat trip departure and head off on the mighty Mekong river.
Enjoy the many views from the water, witness rural Laos, pass by local villages, fishermen, children and soak up the scenes of daily life by the river.
After the first hour and a bit, the boat takes its first short stop at the popular Ban Xang Hai, also known as ‘the whiskey village’. Here you visit the village, see the process of making Lao Lao, the country’s beloved rice whiskey and taste the fresh local delights. Why not pick up a couple of bottles for later!
We continue by boat travelling slowly along the Mekong in the direction of the glorious Pak Ou Caves. We arrive at a small boat landing dock where stairs lead you straight up to the cave. These limestone Buddhist caves have been a place of worship for thousands of years, over this time a collection of Buddha statues and idols have filled these spiritual natural caves
After the boat trip we go to enjoy lunch in a restaurant local restaurant. After lunch break, this adventure destination package takes you to Kuang Si Waterfall – you will have time to explore the three layered Kuang Si Waterfall walk the trails of the nature reserve and swim in the refreshing turquoise water pools and visit the bear rescue center.
We back to luang prabang at round 4:30- 5pm it is the best time for a visit to Phou si Mount. Which is rising 150m above the center of town, Mount Phousi cuts a distinctive figure on the Luang Prabang skyline.
The hill is a popular place to watch the sun set over the Mekong River. From the summit you can enjoy a spectacular 360 degree outlook across the city and its many temples, and out over the surrounding landscape to the mountains in the distance. Count on spending a couple of hours for the climb and descent, with several stops to see the temples, rest under shady trees and admire the magical views. After visiting Mount Phousi, the tour guide will take you take you back to your hotel, we finish a long but interesting day.
Overnight: Luang Prabang Laos (Hotel Option)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Luang Prabang Half Day City Tour - Transfer to Vang Vieng
8:00Am Being picked up from your hotel then by tour guide and car for the Luang Prabang World Heritage City Tour. Our fist place in the list is Wat Mai Suwannaphumaram Monastery built in late 18th century founded by King Anurat (r. 1795-1817) in 1796 and restored in 1821 by the King Manthatourat.
The Royal Palace Museum called as Haw Kham the Golden Hall, builds between 1904-1909 blend of Laotian and French Beaux Arts architectural as the new official royal residence for the monarchs of Luang Prabang and converted into a Museum in 1976. The Royal Palace Museum opens from Wednesday to Monday at 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Then take the Electric Vehicle to: – The Wat Choumkhong built in 1843 by Phakhu Keo, during the reign of King Sukaseum (1836-1851). The sim was restored in 1933 and 1951.
The Wat Xieng Muan was founded in the mid-19th century by Phragna Sisonxay in 1853, during the reign of King Chantharath Koumane (1850-1868) .
Wat Xieng Thong and Visit a Traditional Lao Wooden House (Heuan Chan Heritage Museum), learn about the architecture of Traditional Houses in Luang Prabang’s past.
The museum opens for from Monday to Friday at 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Discover the Colonial Architecture, on the way to the Wat Xieng Thong one of the most beautiful temple in the town. Wat Xieng Thong Ratsavoravihanh built in 1560 - 16th century by The King Setthathilat to commemorate the memory of the Chanthaphanith and Jataka stories from Buddhist cosmology. Xieng Thong Ratsavoravihanh, or Volavihan, the "Golden City or Golden Tree Monastery" is the most historically significant and impressive of Luang Prabang's temples a typical Laos Architecture of Luang Prabang. Then enjoy the way along the Mekong River until Wat Wisunalat and the famous Melon Stupa next to Wat Aham,
Wat Wisunarat built during the reign of King Wisunarat (1501-1520) and represents the earliest style referred as Luang Prabang Style of Lao temple architecture. And it was rebuilt between 1896 and 1898 and during the reign of King Sakkarin Kamsuk (r. 1894-1903). And enjoy the way along the Nam Khan River until the peninsula, after a stop on the sandbanks of the Mekong confluence. Continue with next to The World Heritage House:
The Wat Pak Khan, built by Phagna Chanthep under the reign of King Inta Som (1727-76), it was reconstructed in the early 20th century. On the way of the Sakkalin Main street road main stop to:– Wat Kili built in 1773 by the Tai Phuan from Xieng Khouang under the reign of King Rama IV in Rattanakosin period. Next to the Wat Sibounheuang to finish the tour is to visit Wat Sen soukaram (Wat Sen) built in 1718, then take the Electric car to Royal Palace. End tour.
1:30 Afternoon Being picked up and transfer to Vang Vieng . Arrive Vang Vieng after 4 hours road trip check in and shower. Our tour guide will come and take you out for the evening night market and recommend you some place for diner option (dinner not included)
Overnight: Vang Vieng Laos (Hotel Option)
Meals included: Breakfast,
Day 4: Vang Vieng Tham Phu Kham Cave & Blue Lagoon, Travel to Vientiane
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. Alternatively you can choose to join an optional ‘Half Day Trekking to Pha Ngern View Point’ tour.
Optional Activity: Half Day Trekking to Pha Ngern Viewpoint - US$30 (high level of fitness required)
At 8:00am you will be picked up by the tour guide in a tuk tuk. On arrival in Pha Ngern you will start the climb to the Pha Ngern viewpoint - 650m (approx. 45-60mins). Once you reach the top you will be met by some spectacular views, with picturesque landscapes over the paddy fields that “pop” out in clear from their flat surroundings. From the top you will also witness a sea of clouds cuddling rocky the mountain peaks. After the trek back down the mountain you will be transferred back to the hotel and arrive at approximately 10:30am.
This afternoon at 12:30 pm travel to Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon. Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon is an improvised eco-water park in a scenic village close to Vang Vieng. Observe sharp stalactites and stalagmites as you descend down steep walls to reach the largest hall of the cave, which holds the bronze statue of a reclining Buddha, with several other smaller Buddha images revered by locals. The green-blue waters of the lagoon outside the cave provide a beautiful relaxation spot. You can also try your hand at abseiling one of the water slides.
At approximately 3:30pm take a long tail boat for an hour long cruise on Nam Song River. You will see the beautiful sunset over the river with picturesque scenery of Vang Vieng. After docking at the boat station you will be transferred back to the hotel collect the stuff than travel to Vientiane by minivan
Arrive Vientiane round 7pm check in and our tour guide will take you to Vientiane night market where there is hundreds of stalls. Where there are many dinner option (not included)
Overnight: Vientiane Laos (Hotel Option)
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Vientiane City Departure
After breakfast depend on your departure time you may have some gap of time so you can relax by walk around to explore Vientiane by yourself then our driver take you to airport / bus station our tour finish.
Meals included: Breakfast
Private Tour Price per person in USD
No of Pax |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6-8 |
9 – 12 |
Single charge |
High Season Charge |
4 – 5* hotel |
722 |
615 |
560 |
525 |
495 |
480 |
120 |
40 |
3* hotel |
650 |
545 |
495 |
459 |
434 |
395 |
55 |
20 |
Note:
If you want we can help you to find more customer to reduce the cost event after you confirm the tour
High season: from October - April
Hotels & Locations
|
Luang Prabang |
Vang Vieng |
Vientiane |
4–5*
Hotel |
1, Royal peacock Boutique Hotel
2, Muangthong Boutique Hotel
3, Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang |
1, Eden de Vang Vieng Hotel
2, Vang Vieng Tmark Resort
3, Amari Vang Vieng |
1, Lao Poet Hotel
2, Azela Park View
3, Salana Boutique Hotel |
3* Hotel |
1, Luang Prabang river lodge
3, Jasmine Hotel
4, Villa Mahasok hotel |
1, Sansan Resort
2, Vang Vieng Diamond Resort
3, Faraway Suites |
1, Vientiane Garden Villa
2, Chanthapanya Hotel
3, Vientiane Boutique Villa |
Included:
+ Accommodation optional
+ Private transfer on tour and pick up, drop off (Airport/train station)
+ Speaking English tour guide - experience guide
+ High speed train ticket
+ Daily bottle of mineral water
+ Meals as mentioned
+ All entrance fee on tours
+ Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang boat fee
+ Sticky rice, snack and fruits for alms giving tour,
+ Tea, coffee, fruit on boat while visiting Boat to Pak Ou Caves
Excluded:
+ Optional Tour
– Half Day Trekking to Pha Ngern Viewpoint - US$30
+ Drinks
+ Tips
+ Travel insurance
+ Laos arrival and departure air tickets
+ Personal expense and others not mentioned