Welcome to Laos – 6 Days

Luang Prabang, Vientiane
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Brief Itinerary

  • Day 01: Luang Prabang arrival
  • Day 02: Luang Prabang city tour
  • Day 03: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves
  • Day 04: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls – Train to Vientiane
  • Day 05: Vientiane – city tour – Buddha Park
  • Day 06: Vientiane departure

Activity

  • Famous ancient pagodas & temples
  • Night market
  • Pak Ou caves
  • Kuangsi waterfalls
  • Buddha Park

What is included / not included

Includes

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout the tour.
  • Twin/double shared room in hotels with breakfast daily (other meals as per program).
  • Boat trip up the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves.
  • Train tickets from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
  • English-speaking guide for all included activities and city tours.
  • Admission fees to all indicated sights like temples, caves, and Buddha Park.Other inclusions:
  • Meals as per the program (often breakfast daily, with some lunches or dinners included).
  • Government taxes and service charges.
  • Luggage handling and bottled drinking water throughout the tour.

Excludes

  • International flights from your countries
  • Tipping gratuity for guides, drivers, hotel & restaurant staff, boat riders, etc.
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary
  • Surcharge for peak season, New Year holidays, and compulsory dinners on Xmas and New Year’s Eve as per regulation of the hotels and cruises.

Tour Details

Day 1: Arrival in Luang Prabang

  • Upon arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
  • The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the town at your own pace.

Day 2: Luang Prabang City Tour

  • In the morning, you will take a walk through the lesser-known parts of Luang Prabang, where you can experience the town’s more traditional atmosphere.
  • In the afternoon, you will visit some of the city’s most famous attractions, including Wat Sene, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Xiengthong, a magnificent temple with beautiful architecture, the Royal Palace Museum, and Wat Mai, a temple located near the Royal Palace.
  • The tour will end with a visit to the Night Market, where you can find a variety of souvenirs and local crafts.

Welcome to Laos - 6 Days

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves

  • You can participate in the daily morning alms-giving ceremony, a traditional Lao Buddhist practice, early in the morning.
  • After breakfast, you will cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, a 16th-century cave monastery filled with thousands of Buddha images.
  • On the way to the caves, you will stop at Ban Muang Keo, a village known for its traditional way of life.
  • You will also visit Ban Xangkhong, a Thai Lue village famous for its arts and crafts, and Ban Xienglek, another village in the area.
  • You will stop at Wat Prabath in the late afternoon to watch the sunset.

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls – Train to Vientiane

  • Start your day by climbing up Phousi Hill for panoramic views of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.
  • Visit the UXO Visitor Center (closed on Saturdays and Sundays) to learn about the history of the Secret War in Laos.
  • Head to the beautiful Kuang Si Falls, the largest waterfall near Luang Prabang. You can also visit the nearby village of Ban Thapene to explore hidden waterfalls.
  • In the evening, take a train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane (1 hour 34 minutes).

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls - Train to Vientiane

Day 5: Vientiane City Tour – Buddha Park

  • Start your day at Wat Si Muang, a temple believed to have supernatural powers.
  • Next, head to the unusual Buddha Park, filled with hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu statues.
  • Learn about the Lao Disabled Women Development Center, which supports disabled women.
  • In the afternoon, visit That Luang, the holiest site in Laos.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Vientiane from the top of Patuxai, the city’s Arc de Triomphe.
  • Continue down Lane Xang Avenue to visit the serene Wat Sisaket and the nearby Wat Phra Keo.
  • End your day with a stroll along the banks of the Mekong River, enjoying the sunset and local food stalls.

Day 5: Vientiane City Tour - Buddha Park

Day 6: Vientiane Departure

  • Spend your morning exploring Vientiane at your own pace before your departure flight.