Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai- Start point
- Chiang Rai, Thailand (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant featuring authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring authentic regional dishes
- Day 2
Huay Xai - Pakbeng
Huay Xai - Pakbeng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch served on board the boat)
Included Activities
- Luang Say Cruise boat journey from Huay Xay to Pakbeng
- Stop to observe rural life along the Mekong
- Visit to local minority ethnic groups
- Buffet lunch on board the boat
- Day 3
Pakbeng - Pak Ou Caves - Luang Prabang
Pakbeng - Pak Ou Caves - Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch served on board the boat)
Included Activities
- Full breakfast at hotel
- Mekong River cruise - second leg
- Stop at Hmong village
- Buffet lunch on board the boat
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves (Cave of a Thousand Buddhas)
- Stop to observe traditional rice alcohol manufacturing
Optional Activities
- Walk to Pakbeng market to observe exchange of goods among people from surrounding minority villages
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves 
- Day 4
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Royal Palace Museum
- Half-day city walking tour
- Stop at Wat Chomkhong
- Stop at Wat Phapai
- Visit to Fine Arts School
- Visit to Wat Xiengthong
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Wat Xiengthong Wat Chomkhong Wat Phapai 
- Day 5
Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall
Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Ban Longlao H'mong village
- Experience H'mong village culture, customs, and language
- Trek through primary forest and jungle to Kuang Si Waterfall (approximately 2-2.5 hours)
- Access to Kuang Si Waterfall for relaxation and swimming
- Opportunity to climb to the top of the waterfall
- Return to Luang Prabang for sunset viewing over the Mekong River
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Kuang Si Waterfall (not included in tour package)
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall 
- Day 6
Luang Prabang - Xiangkhouang
Luang Prabang - Xiangkhouang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Stop at Houi Hei for mountain views
- Visit to Ban Kiu Kam Pone, Khmu village
- Lunch in Phou Khoun
- Stop at Ban Son Boom, Hmong village
- Visit to hidden Buddha Cave (former Vietnam War army hospital)
Optional Activities
- Stop to view an old Russian tank
- Day 7
Xiangkhouang - Plain of Jars
Xiangkhouang - Plain of Jars- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mines Action Group (MAG) office
- Visit to Plain of Jars Site 2
- 1-hour trek along ridge from Jar Site 2 to Jar Site 3
- Visit to Jar Site 3 (approximately 150 jars)
- Visit to Jar Site 1 (approximately 300 jars)
Landmarks Plain of Jars - Day 8
Xiangkhouang - Muang Khoun - Vang Vieng
Xiangkhouang - Muang Khoun - Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Central Market
- Visit to ancient town of Muang Khoun (former provincial capital)
- Exploration of ruins of ancient Lanna-style pagodas
- Visit to Wat Phiawat (ruined temple with huge sitting Buddha)
- Late lunch in Phou Khoun
- Visit to Ban Hin Ngon, picturesque Hmong village
- Photo stop at Phatang Mountain viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Stop at Koe Kuang local forest market (edible snakes, rats, and assorted reptiles)
Landmarks Muang Khoun Wat Phiawat Phatang Mountain viewpoint 
- Day 9
Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Vang Vieng - Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch overlooking Nam Ngum lake)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tham Jang cave
- Views over Nam Song River and karst scenery
- Stop at Tha Heua village (dried fish specialty)
- Visit to Nam Ngum lake
- Lunch overlooking Nam Ngum lake
- Visit to Ban Keun (salt mine and local working life)
- Stop at Don Makai Market (insect market)
Landmarks Tham Jang cave Nam Ngum lake 
- Day 10
Vientiane
Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Wat Sisaket (oldest temple in Vientiane)
- Visit to Wat Prakeo (former royal temple)
- Visit to That Luang Stupa
- Photography stop at Patuxay Monument
- Visit to COPE Exhibition Centre
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument - Day 11
Vientiane - Pakse - Bolaven Plateau - Tad lo - Salavan
Vientiane - Pakse - Bolaven Plateau - Tad lo - Salavan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Vientiane to Pakse
- Transfer to Bolaven Plateau
- Visit to Houey Ten, Katu village (traditional knifemaking)
- Visit to tea plantation
- Visit to Tad Fan Waterfall
- Visit to coffee plantation
- Visit to Tha Teng Market (ethnic minority food market)
- Visit to Ban Bong Neua, Alak village
Landmarks Tad Fan Waterfall Tad lo Waterfall - Day 12
Salavan - Pakse - Champassak - Khong Island
Salavan - Pakse - Champassak - Khong Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Paxuam Waterfall
- Visit to Wat Phou (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Wat Phou - Day 13
Khong Island - Khone Island - Don Daeng
Khong Island - Khone Island - Don Daeng- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Countryside visit and long tail boat tour to Don Khone
- Visit to Khone Phapheng Waterfall
- Boat transfer across Mekong to Don Daeng Island
Optional Activities
- Explore Don Khone Island by bicycle
- Visit French period remains on Don Khone
- Visit Liphi Waterfall (the 'Corridor of the Devil') on Don Khone
Landmarks Khone Phapheng Waterfall - Day 14
Don Daeng
Don Daeng- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool at accommodation
- Rent bicycles to explore Don Daeng Island
- Explore charming villages on Don Daeng Island
- Day 15
Don Daeng - Pakse - Departure
Don Daeng - Pakse - Departure- End point
- Pakse, Champasak, Laos (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
