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Laos Thailand Overland Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Nong Khiow, Oudomxay, Pakbeng, Houeisay

7 days
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From Vientiane to Pakbeng
5.0 (1 review)
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DNQ Travel
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vientiane

    Vientiane
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vientiane
    • Visit Wat Sisaket temple
    • Visit Wat Prakeo (former royal temple)
    • Visit That Luang Stupa
    • Photo stop at Patuxay Monument
    Landmarks
    Wat Sisaket
    Wat Prakeo
    That Luang Stupa
    Patuxay Monument
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  2. Day 2

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through scenic countryside
    • Visit Vang Xang archaeological site
    • Cross Nam Song River to Tham Jang caves
    • Trek through mountain landscape
    • Explore Tam None Cave
    • Visit hill villages
    • Sunset viewing over Nam Song River
    Landmarks
    Vang Xang
    Nam Song River
    Tham Jang caves
    Tam None Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through hill tribe villages with photo stops
    • Visit Muang Xieng Nguen village
    • Visit Wat Visoun stupa
    • Visit Wat Aham shrine
    • Visit Wat Sene temple
    • Visit Wat Mai
    • Climb Phousi Hill (329 steps)
    • Visit Wat Phou stupa
    • Explore Night Market
    Landmarks
    Wat Visoun
    Wat Aham
    Wat Sene
    Wat Mai
    Phousi Hill
    Wat Phou
    Night Market
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  4. Day 4

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit morning alms collection ritual (optional early start)
    • Visit Phosi Market
    • Visit Ban Ouay Hmong village
    • Visit Ban Ou Lowland Lao village
    • Visit Ban Thapene Khmu village
    • Visit Kuangsi Waterfall
    • Swim in turquoise pools or walk forest paths
    • Visit Ban Phanom traditional weaving village
    • Sunset viewing at Wat Siphouthabath

    Optional Activities

    • Early start for morning alms collection ritual with monks
    Landmarks
    Phosi Market
    Ban Ouay
    Ban Ou
    Ban Thapene
    Kuangsi Waterfall
    Ban Phanom
    Wat Siphouthabath
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  5. Day 5

    Luang Prabang to Nong Khiow

    Luang Prabang to Nong Khiow
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Sene temple
    • Visit Wat Xieng Thong
    • Mekong River cruise upstream
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves
    • Stop at Ban Xang Hai village (Lao rice wine production)
    • Visit Ban Pak Jak Thai Lu village
    • Visit Ban Nongkham weaving village
    • Visit Ban Muang Souen weaving village
    • Boat travel to Nong Khiow
    Landmarks
    Wat Sene
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Pak Ou Caves
    Ban Xang Hai
    Ban Pak Jak
    Ban Nongkham
    Ban Muang Souen
    Mekong River
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  6. Day 6

    Nong Khiow to Pakbeng

    Nong Khiow to Pakbeng
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through mountainous terrain with ethnic minority villages
    • Visit Ban Songja Hmong village
    • Visit Ban Jarong Hmong village
    • Visit Khmu villages
    • Visit Tai Dam (Black Thai) villages
    • Browse evening hill tribe market
    Landmarks
    Ban Songja
    Ban Jarong
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  7. Day 7

    Pakbeng to Chiang Khong

    Pakbeng to Chiang Khong
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Traditional boat cruise upstream on Mekong River
    • Visit Ban Houeilampen Hmong village
    • Ferry crossing to Thailand
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Ban Houeilampen

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  • Guide
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  • Tour Operator
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    Bonnie5.0•April 2020
    Unforgettable 7-Day overland tour! We had an amazing experience from Vientiane and end in Pakbeng. I feel grateful...
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    Traveled in November 2019

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