Itinerary
- Day 1
Kunming
Kunming- Start point
- Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 昆明长水国际机场, Airport Expy 机场高速, Kunming Shi, Yunnan 650211, China (Pick up at Kunming International Airport or Train Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kunming Wenhui Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stone Forest excursion with guide (approximately 2 hours driving from Kunming) - visit remarkable karst formations and experience Ashima legend and minority culture; lunch included in excursion
Landmarks Stone Forest 
- Day 2
Kunming to Pu'er
Kunming to Pu'er- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (James Jones Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kunming railway station
- Rapid train to Pu'er (3 hours, included)
- Transfer to Nakeli village
- Stroll through Nakeli village
- Short hike along ancient Tea & Horse trail from Nakeli village towards Pu'er city
Optional Activities
- Pu'er tea-making demonstration and tasting at local family or tea workshop
Landmarks Nakeli village Ancient Tea-Horse Road - Day 3
Pu'er to Xishuangbanna
Pu'er to Xishuangbanna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hiking on Nannuo Mountain tea plantation (approximately 2 hours) with tea-making experience
- Visit to typical Dai minority village en route to Xishuangbanna
Landmarks Nannuo Mountain - Day 4
Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tropical Botanical Garden visit with over 13,000 species of tropical plants - explore either specialized gardens (western area) or old-growth rainforest trails (eastern area)
- Manting Park visit - natural village-style park with vines area, peacock garden, and Dai and Thai-style buildings; observe girls in Dai-style costumes
- General Buddhist Temple visit (built in 615) - oldest Buddhist temple and leading temple in Xishuangbanna
- Gaozhuang night market visit - largest night market with light show along the Mekong River in south Asia
Landmarks Tropical Botanical Garden Manting Park General Buddhist Temple Gaozhuang night market - Day 5
Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang
Xishuangbanna to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to railway station
- Rapid train to Luang Prabang via Boten port (4.5 hours, included)
- Meet & Greet with English-speaking guide at station
- Transfer to hotel
Landmarks Luang Prabang 
- Day 6
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour by minivan
- Morning market visit
- Ancient temples exploration
- War relics viewing
- Local crafts exploration
- History of former Lao kingdoms
- National Museum visit
Landmarks Luang Prabang Morning Market National Museum of Luang Prabang - Day 7
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Full-Day Biking On/Off-road Across the Mekong Rice Fields (optional extra, not included) - off-road roller coaster terrain through rice paddies and villages on gravel and single tracks, try local snacks, see buffalo and goats, cross Mekong River on local ferry for return to Luang Prabang
- Half-Day Easy Jungle Trek, Village, Boat and Waterfall - 3 hours (optional extra, not included) - transfer by vehicle and boat, hike through jungle with Karst mountain backdrop, eat lunch in traditional Khmu village, hike to Tad Sae waterfall (note: can be low or dry Feb to Aug)
Landmarks Tad Sae waterfall - Day 8
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Luang Prabang to Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Surestay Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to railway station
- Morning train to Vientiane (2 hours, included)
- Transfer to city center
Landmarks Vientiane 
- Day 9
Vientiane
Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Surestay Hotel)
- Day 10
Vientiane
Vientiane- End point
- Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Drop off at Vientiane Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport (approximately 5km, approximately 15 minutes)
