LAOS HIGHLIGHTS 7 DAYS

DAY 1: VIENTIANE ARRIVAL 

On arrival in Vientiane, you will be welcomed by local tour guide and transferr to hotel in Vientiane - the country’s charming capital, with its laidback riverside ambience, and alluring monuments.
 

DAY 2: VIENTIANE CITY TOUR 

We spend a full day exploring Vientiane, the charming capital of Laos known for its blend of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American, and Soviet influences. Our tour covers the key highlights, starting with Wat Sisaket—the city’s oldest surviving temple, home to thousands of silver and porcelain Buddha images.

We then visit Haw Phra Kaeo, a beautiful former temple that once housed the Emerald Buddha, followed by Pha That Luang, the impressive golden stupa that shines brightly against the blue sky. Next, we climb Patuxai, the Lao “Arc de Triomphe,” offering panoramic views of the city.

In the afternoon, we head to Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan), a unique sculpture park located about 25 km from Vientiane.
Overnight in your hotel in Vientiane.
 

DAY 3: VIENTIANE - DRIVE TO VANG VIENG 

Breakfast at the hotel and then drive about 3 hours to VangVieng - once a key military airfield during the Indochina wars. On the way, you have chance to admire and observe the rural life, visit Ban Houeimo, the fisher village. Upon arrival in VangVieng, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon at 14.00 pm we will start our trip to Tham Jung cave, the home for migrating people, who settled near the town’s southern Meuang Xong Village to rise vegetables. The locals stumbled into the cavern during the civil war, while seeking refuge deep in the forest. Next we head to Tham Loup (Deep cave for cave exploration. This cave is known for its many stalagmites and stalactites. Back to hotel in late afternoon and relax.
 

DAY 4: VANG VIENG - DRIVE TO LUANG BRABANG 

Today, you will depart to Luang Prabang. It is about 5 hour driver. Arrive in  LuangPrabang in the afternoon and have a half day guide tour, including the impressive stupa of WatVisoun, the shrine of WatAham and Wat Mai with five tiered roofs. Climb to Phousi Hill to enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. There are 329 steps leading you on zigzag way past various temples to the sacred, gilded stupa of WatPhousi at the summit.
 

DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES 

In the morning, we embark on cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. We will have chance to visit some local village on the way back to Luang Prabang
Arriving back in town, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where you will have a short tour so you get information about Silk, about weaver, about the Women that work in the Centre.
You can have hands-on experience with joining a class of traditional weaving. The class starts with and introduction to silks, dyeing, and weaving techniques. There is a guide and a Master Weaver who will help you to make your own placemat.
After stroll around the center, you can enjoy a drink (your account) at the terrace of Silk Road Café overlooking the Mekong River. This is also one of the best spots to admire sunset in Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
 

DAY 6: KHOUANGSI WATERFALL - EXPERIENCE 
 

An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there, we will take a short visit to the morning local market near the Royal Palace. At the market, you can find anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground, this is what the locals do every day. This is really the chance for you to get a real flavor of the local culture.

From there, we will transfer out of town to Kuang Si Fall Butterflies Park, where we will have the authentic breakfast in the middle of the beautiful green nature. During the breakfast, we will chat with the two owners of the Butterflies Park to better understand the Lao nature and their effort to create the beautiful place for the visitors to Luang Prabang.

We then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. This is the perfect time to visit the waterfalls while all other tourists are still staying inside the town.

From there, we will transfer to Elephant Camp near the waterfalls, and enjoy the 30-minute Elephant Ride exploring the Mekong River.

Transfer back to your hotel. Free for the rest of the day to relax.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
 

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

EXCLUSIONS: 

• International flight tickets.
• Laos visa.
• Single supplement surcharge.
• Other meals than mentioned.
• Other services than mentioned.
• Drinks, other than water on activity days.
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...).
• Travel insurance.

Children Policy

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

Service Details During The Trip

We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia by showcasing the unique local flavors. By balancing included sightseeing and free time, we can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
 

• Private Local Tour Guide: You will have a fully licensed local tour guide from 'welcome' until you are farewelled at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and take care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours offer the best tour guides based on the features of your itinerary and the make up of the group, to maximize your tour while travelling. Having the right guide means you have the best experience.
• Private Drivers and Vehicle: Safety is the first priority for transportation. All vehicles are in good condition and are well maintained with fully licensed and experienced drivers ensuring you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and enjoyable experience, cold drinking water and refreshing towels are provided in the car. 
• ​​Local Flavor Meals: You don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours only chooses clean restaurants with pleasant environments for our guests. The menu is also carefully selected to ensure you can try different food at every meal. We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while travelling. We can also recommend where to eat so you can enjoy your favourite food when not eating with the group.
• Well-Selected Hotels: Comfort and good value are our priorities when choosing hotels for our guests. We do our best to ensure good rest by the comfort of the mattress and bedding and offering rooms with a pleasant decorative style, user friendly facilities, good service and a great breakfast!

Things to bring:

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for activities such as riding in the sampan, walking, cycling and for long drives. Prepare for hot weather. Bring a hat/cap, sun screen, sun glasses, a swimsuit and insect repellent. The weather is normally hot from May to October.

You should bring cash with you, preferably in Vietnamese Dong because the banking system doesn’t always function well. US Dollars and Euro are accepted in many places too. You should bring your medications with you although there are pharmacies throughout Vietnam if you do get sick.