Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 (approximately 2 hours driving from Kunming) - visit karst formations and learn about the legend of Ashima and minority culture; includes lunch
Landmarks Stone Forest 
- Day 2
Kunming to Pu'er
Kunming to Pu'er- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (James Jones Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Nakeli village on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road
- Pu'er tea-making demonstration and degustation at a local family or tea workshop
- Short hike along the ancient Tea & Horse trail from Nakeli village towards Pu'er city
Landmarks Nakeli village Ancient Tea-Horse Road - Day 3
Pu'er - Nannuo Mountain - Xishuangbanna
Pu'er - Nannuo Mountain - Xishuangbanna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike on Nannuo Mountain tea plantation (approximately 2 hours) among 200-500 year-old tea trees
- Tea-making experience on Nannuo Mountain
- Visit typical village of Dai minority
Landmarks Nannuo Mountain Dai minority village - Day 4
Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Empark Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tropical Botanical Garden visit - explore 13,000 species of tropical plants across 35 living collections, including the Exotic Flower Garden and Eastern rainforest area
- Manting Park visit - explore vines area, peacock garden, and Dai and Thai-style buildings
- General Buddhist Temple visit (built in 615, the oldest and leading temple in Xishuangbanna)
- Gaozhuang night market visit - largest night market with light show along the Mekong River
Landmarks Tropical Botanical Garden Xishuangbanna 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)
Landmarks Boten Border Port 
- Day 6
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning market exploration
- Ancient temples visit
- War relics viewing
- Local crafts discovery
- National Museum visit
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour by minivan
Landmarks Luang Prabang National Museum 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 - off-road cycling up and down hills through rice paddies and villages on gravel and single tracks; see buffalo and goats; cross Mekong River by local ferry; includes local snacks
- Half-Day Easy Jungle Trek, Village, Boat and Waterfall (3 hours) - hike through jungle with Karst mountain backdrop; visit and eat lunch in traditional Khmu village; hike to Tad Sae waterfall (note: waterfall can be low or dry February to August)
Landmarks Mekong River Tad Sae Waterfall - Day 8
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Luang Prabang to Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Surestay Hotel)
- 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
