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LA02: 6 Days Vientiane - Luang Prabang

Tour Type: Customized private tour with professional guide and driver
Hotel: 4-star well selected hotels, or open to your own choice
Highlights:

  • Enjoy a one day temple tour to learn about the Buddhist culture in Laos.
  • Participate in a daily activity of Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang.
  • Take a boat to Pak Ou Caves to admire over 8,000 various Buddha statues.
  • Take a natural day exploration to the spectacular Kuang Si Falls.

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane, Airport Pick-up
Upon landing at Vientiane Wattay International Airport, you will meet your guide and driver outside the customs. After a warm greeting, you will be transferred to the well selected hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore the city or rest at the hotel.

Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel (4 stars) or similar

Day 2: Vientiane Full Day Sightseeing with Wat Si Saket
This morning we will head to visit Wat Si Saket, which is a well preserved Thai-style temple built in 1818. Opposite it is Wat Ho Phra Keo, once home to the Emerald Buddha which is now enshrined in Bangkok. Wandering around the temple, you will surely get stunned by the luxury buildings and exquisite bronze Buddha statues. Then we will head to Pha That Luang Temple, which is famous for a glittering golden stupa with a height of 150 feet. Afterwards, you will be escorted to visit the nearby sleeping Buddha. Then the next spot will be Patuxai Victory Monument, which was built in memory of the abolition of the monarchy in 1975. After finishing the visit, the remainder of the day will be up to you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel (4 stars) or similar

  • Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
    Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pha That Luang
  • Wat Sisaket,  Vientiane, Laos
    Wat Si Saket in Vientiane
Day 3: Take a High Speed Train to Luang Prabang, Half Day Tour
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to the train station to take a high speed train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, your Luang Prabang local guide and driver will meet you and escort you to check into the hotel. After a short rest, we will head to visit the over 100-year-old Royal Palace Museum. Afterwards, you will be led to Wat Xieng Thong, where you will see a well-known gorgeous mosaic - Tree of Life on the outside wall of the temple. After that, we will continue to Wat Visoun, which is the oldest temple in Luang Prabang with a history of over 500 years. Then we will go to visit Wat Aham and Wat Mai in succession.

After visiting these sacred Buddhist temples, you will be guided up Mount Phousi, where you will have a panoramic view of the Old Town of Luang Prabang and appreciate the fantastic sunset scene if weather permits. At the end of today's journey, your guide will take you to experience the local night Phousi Market, where you can get a close contact with Laotian customs and taste fresh tropical fruits. Afterwards, returning back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) or similar

  • Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple) in Luang Prabang, Laos
    Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple) in Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang Highlights with an Excursion to the Pak Ou Cave
The first activity this morning will be watching the famed Alms Giving Ceremony. Local people usually kneel down along the street with food respectfully at around 6:00 and wait for the monks to take the offerings. It is a daily activity and gradually becomes a unique scene of Luang Prabang. After that, we will return to the hotel to have breakfast and then head to visit the morning Phousi Market.

Getting out of the market, you will be transferred to Pak Ou Caves by boat to admire over 8,000 Buddha statues in various forms. En route, we will stop at Ban Xang Hai Village to go sightseeing and enjoy the local rice wine. After visiting the Pak Ou Cave, your guide will escort you back to the hotel. On the way, we will also have a stop at Ban Xang Khong Village, and you can have a chance to learn the making process of the Saa Jute Paper.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) or similar

Day 5: Luang Prabang Natural Day Exploration to Kuang Si Falls
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Kuang Si Falls, one highlight of your Luang Prabang tour package. Kuang Si Falls consist of several small waterfalls which look like a white stairway leading to the top of a green mountains. 

Then you will be escorted to the Black Hmong Ethnic Village to admire the distinctive ethnic culture and exotic buildings. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the hotel in Luang Prabang. For the rest of the day, you will be free to explore this charming town on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) or similar

  • Kuang Si waterfall in Laos, Luang Prabang. Popular touristic destination during the sunny day in Laos
    Kuang Si waterfall, a popular tourism destination during the sunny day in Luang Prabang
Day 6: Luang Prabang Departure, Airport See-off
Your 6-day Laos tour will end today. At the appointed time, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your homeward flight. Wish you a nice journey home. If you want to extend the trip, please contact us freely. We are always at your service.

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Tour Prices
Month2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jan-Apr, Oct-DecUSD1369USD1079
May-SepUSD1259USD989
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
What's Included
  • Second class ticket of Vientiane - Luang Prabang.
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Private tours, transfers and all services as per itinerary.
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Service of English speaking guides in every location.
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out Laos.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Laos Visa Fee.
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Vientiane
Luang Prabang
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