Mekong River, which gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil
countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou
Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of
various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban
Xanghai, where they make the potent local rice wine.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ubon Ratchathani – Pakse – Wat Phu – Khong Island (B)
Upon arrival at Ubon Ratchathani Airport, we meet and drive to Thai
Lao Border at Chongmek, after finishing the entry formalities, continue
by road to Pakse at Muangkhao pier, we then board the long trail motor
boat downstream the Mekong to Champassak, visit the ruins of Wat Phu,
the pre – Angkorian temple, which is well known as the most important
Hindu sanctuary of the Khmer Empire between 9th –13th centuries. Here is
also a chance to visit some nearby Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines.
After lunch we drive to Khong Island, on the way stop to visit the
villages of ban Phone Saat: Overnight in Khong Island
Day 2: Khong Island – Surrounding (B)
Breakfast, then we enjoy a cruise venturing into the widest reach of
the Mekong River from where thousands of islets just out in dry season,
giving this area a lovely name” Si Phan Done A long the way, we stop at
the Liphi waterfalls and the fisherman village of Ban Done Khone. On
return, we take a short drive to the Lao – Cambodia border at Weukham
and the sight of Khone Phapheng, which boats South East Asia’s biggest
water falls, if there have good luck, we can seen Mekong dolphin.
Overnight in Khong Island.
Day 3: Khong Island – Tadlo – Pakse (B)
Breakfast; upon leaving Khong 4000 islands, we continue our journey
towards Tadlo, through Boloven plateau where famous tea and coffee
plantation and other lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil
are incredible all along the way. En route, there are some opportunities
to explore a part of Boloven plateau and visit some hill villages of
the Katu, Alak and Nge ethnic minority people, return to Pakse by late
evening. Overnight in Pakse.
Day 4: Pakse – Vientiane –Xiengkhouang (B)
Breakfast, transfer to airport for the flight to Vientiane, upon
arrival, transfer to downtown. If time, permits, we may explore few
sites of highlight sightseeing places, before returning to airport and
board a flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing
between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain
of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large
stone jars are littered all over the plateau. If time permits, we are
seeing the old capital of Muang Khoum and the nearby villages, home to
the Hmong hill tribe people. They have an interesting local culture and a
colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh.
Day 5: Xiengkhouang – Muangkham District (B)
Breakfast, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh, then drive to visit
Muang Kham and some 50KM. En route visit tribal minorities villages of
Hmong, Tai Dam and Khmu… and hot spring water and Tham Piew cave, the
history shrine, where hundred of local people hiding in this cave were
killed by bomb while Indochina War. We explore local market at Muangkham
and visiting local villages before returning to Phonsavanh by late
afternoon. Overnight in Phonsavanh.
Day 6: Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang (By road) (B)
Breakfast; afterward drive on the road No. 7 to Luang Prabang (6
hours drive). Along the way, we enjoy splendid scenery and the mountains
ranges. Some stops to visit tribal minority villages and take the
photos in some views points. Arrive in Luang Prabang, which is perhaps
the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility
and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural
sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After
a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the
shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up the top of Phousi Mount
for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a
beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we
explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection
and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang
Prabang late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Pakou – Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s
oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its
roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical
architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on
the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil
countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou
Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of
various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban
Xanghai, where they make the potent local rice wine. On return, we take a
short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand
made of Jute Sar paper. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 8: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfalls (B)
Breakfast; this morning you may want to rise early and participate in
the daily early morning ritual of saffron – clad monks with their black
Alms – giving bowls being given offerings from the local people,
including the ubiquitous sticky rice. From there you will visit the
morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried
buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and
hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and
toDay you will visit Hmong village at Ban Na Oun, Laoloum village at
Ban Ou and Khmu village at Ban Thapene drive to the beautiful Khouangsi
Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the
forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to
Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late
evening for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in
Luang Prabang.
Day 9: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B) 
Breakfast, we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace,
which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the
richness of Lao culture dating from the Day s of the early kings right
through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed.
After visiting these sights in the morning, you will have free time for
your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping
area. Mid afternoon fly to Vientiane and transfer to hotel, [if time
permits] we are setting an evening. Walking Tour, strolling around this
small dream-like city. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 10: Vientiane – City Tour (B)
Breakfast, AM: You are met to continue exploring Vientiane capital
city, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the
oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the
former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald
Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That
Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay
Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph:
In the morning: Continue to visit the rest of Vientiane by walk, visit
Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng, Wat Haisok. Then we pass by the major shopping
area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad
Kouadin where the major goods display; including fresh food, household,
textiles, gold, silver and ancient souvenir varied display and return to
Mekong Riverside by late afternoon observing sunset by Mekong.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 11: Vientiane – Departure (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure, until transfer to airport.
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Tour includes
- Transportation in private air – conditioned
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- Accommodation in 2 star hotel with twin sharing
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- Join cruise Wat Phou with guide on board
- English or French speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: 3 lunches and 2 dinners Wat Phou
- Domestic government tax and service charge
- Luggage handling
Tour excludes
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- International air tickets to/from Laos or Vietnam
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals: (lunch or dinner, quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated