Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, or wander around the city at your own pace and get a feel for what Luang Prabang is like.
- Start point
- Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Sikhottabong, Vientiane, Laos (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding areas on your own
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Start early with a private alms-giving ceremony, then board a boat and head out along the Mekong River to see Buddhist sites and local villages. You'll stop at Ban Xang Hai Village to try some rice wine, followed by a visit to Pak Ou Caves where thousands of Buddha images fill the space. Next comes Ban Phanom Village, which is known for its fabric and natural dyeing work. After that, head back to explore Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in the city, and Wat Aham before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang or similar)
Included Activities
- Attend alms-giving ceremony
- Boat trip along the Mekong River
- Visit Ban Xang Hai Village and sample lao-lao rice wine
- Explore Pak Ou Caves
- Visit Ban Phanom Village
- Tour Wat Visoun temple
- Tour Wat Aham temple
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Wat Visoun Wat Aham 
- Day 3
Luang Prabang
Check out the Royal Palace Museum in the morning to learn about Laotian royal history, then wander through the bustling Phousi Market. Later, head to Kuang Si Falls and spend time in the rainforest with its natural turquoise pools. In the afternoon, come back downtown to see Wat Xieng Thong, the city's most famous temple, and then tour Wat Mai, which has finely carved walls and wooden pillars showing ancient rural life and Buddhist scenes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng or similar)
Included Activities
- Tour Royal Palace Museum
- Visit Phousi Market
- Explore Kuang Si Falls
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Tour Wat Mai temple
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Phousi Market Kuang Si Falls Wat Xieng Thong Wat Mai 
- Day 4
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Your guide and driver will pick you up and take you to Luang Prabang Railway Station. Board a 1-hour express train heading to Vang Vieng, a destination known for outdoor activities with karst landscapes and lagoons surrounding the area. Once you arrive, your local guide and driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng or similar)
- Day 5
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Walk through Tham Jang Cave, a site that provided shelter during wartime in the early 19th century, and see well-lit karst stalactites and stalagmites. Continue to Tham Phoukham Cave in the rainforest to check out the stalactites, underground rivers, and a bronze reclining Buddha figure. Visit the Blue Lagoon located in front of the cave, then your guide and driver will take you on a 2-hour scenic drive toward Vientiane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eastin Hotel Vientiane or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Tham Jang Cave
- Tour Tham Phoukham Cave
- Visit Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Tham Jang Cave Tham Phoukham Cave Blue Lagoon - Day 6
Vientiane
Head to the vibrant morning market early to see how locals live and shop. Then visit Wat Si Saket, which holds thousands of Buddha images collected from around Vientiane. After that, stop at Wat Ho Phra Keo to see the king's throne, Khmer statues, and various Buddha statues. Spend time at the National Museum learning about Lao history through its exhibits. In the afternoon, head to Pha That Luang Temple, Laos' most sacred Buddhist site, and the Patuxai Monument, which represents Laos' independence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eastin Hotel Vientiane or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit morning market
- Explore Wat Si Saket temple
- Tour Wat Ho Phra Keo temple
- Visit National Museum
- Tour Pha That Luang Temple
- Visit Patuxai Monument
Landmarks Wat Si Saket Wat Ho Phra Keo National Museum Pha That Luang Temple Patuxai Monument - Day 7
Vientiane to Phonsavan
After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to Vientiane airport for a 35-minute flight to Phonsavan. Your local guide and driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Take a walk around the central market to see the variety of goods, then visit the MAG headquarters to learn about landmine clearance efforts in the region. Next, head out to explore the UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars, one of the most mysterious sites in Southeast Asia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Xieng Thong Palace or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit central market
- Visit MAG (Mines Advisory Group) headquarters
- Explore Plain of Jars
Landmarks Plain of Jars 
- Day 8
Phonsavan
Head out on an excursion to Muang Kham with a brief stop at the hill tribe village of Ban Thajok along the way. After the bumpy ride, you'll have a chance to relax in the natural hot springs in Muang Kham. Visit Tham Piu Cave, where residents took shelter during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Your guide and driver will then take you back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vansana Plain of Jars or similar)
Included Activities
- Stop at Ban Thajok tribal village
- Relax in natural hot springs in Muang Kham
- Visit Tham Piu Cave
Landmarks Ban Thajok Tham Piu Cave - Day 9
Phonsavanh to Vientiane (Departure)
Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby in the morning to transfer you to the airport. From there, catch your flight to Vientiane and connect to your onward flight home. Your nine-day Laos tour concludes here.
- End point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
