Laos Tour: 7 Days from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Your tour guide and driver will welcome you at Vientiane International Airport. On arrival, you will have free time to start soaking up the local culture or relax at your hotel.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane.

Nestled in a sleepy bend of the Mekong, Vientiane is a delightfully quaint city, more friendly backwater than chaotic capital. After breakfast, visit the morning market, the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo built to house the famous Emerald Buddha Image. One of the most photographed images of Vientiane is Patousay, the victory gate also known as Anousavari, is the next stop of your tour today. Constructed in 1958, its architecture is inspired by the Arc of Triumph in Paris. Another famous Vientiane landmark is the gold covered and architecturally splendid That Luang Stupa.
In the afternoon, visit the Buddha Park where hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures brought from India are displayed. At the end of the day, walk along the Mekong River for leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane.

Depart Vientiane for Vang Vieng, a town beautifully set in a spectacular karst landscape that has become Laos’ adventure capital. En route, you will stop at Nam Ngum Lake, a reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River, where deep green waters are backed by mountains and forest. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, venture into the Tham Chang Cave before wandering through the dramatic limestone karst countryside beside the Nam Song River at sunset. Enjoy some leisure time in the town.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng.

This morning, spend some time kayaking in its cool, clear waters as you admire the peaceful countryside and stunning karst rock formations. Farewell Vang Vieng, continue your adventure to Luang Prabang on a 6 hour drive journey with a lunch break along the way. On arrival in Luang Prabang, the quintessential image of Laos and a place of vivid colours, check in to your hotel and spend rest of the day at your own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

Breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a cultural excursion of the city's oldest temple, Wat Visoun, and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, the largest and most splendid one. Afterward, board a cruiser upstream on the Mekong River, get a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside and explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which is crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Later, take a stopover at the small village of Ban Xang Hai, where the local rice wine is distilled. On the way back to Luang Prabang, take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Last, tour the National Museum (former King's Palace) displaying a collection of personal artefacts of the Royal Family: photos, musical equipment and gifts received from foreign countries.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, visit the colorful local, fresh morning market. This energizing market is where villagers from the remote areas come each day to sell their products. Engage with the sellers and maybe pick up some local produce to try. Next, drive about 30km to start your discovery of Kuang Si. On the way to the waterfalls, visit the Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene where you can glimpse the daytoday lives of the villagers and discover more about the traditions of this tribe.
Arrive at the Kuang Si – a set of waterfalls cascades through multiple tiers of limestone formations, creating several stunningly blue pools that are perfect for swimming and relaxing. Take pictures of you and your group at the falls, swim, and savor the scenery as you delight in a delicious picnic lunch.
On the return trip to Luang Prabang, you will visit Ban Xom, a lowland Lao village known for its cotton production. Then, make one last stop at Ban Xang Khong village to see how traditional Sa paper is made.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

Enjoy your leisure time before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.