Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang Airport)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Luang Prabang to get first impressions of the ancient city
Landmarks Luang Prabang - Day 2
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Visit to community-based rice farm with farm activities participation
- Visit to local bamboo weaving, blacksmithing, and sugar cane processing workshops
- Organic garden tour to learn about traditional herbs used in traditional medicine
- Visit to Traditional Art and Ethnology Center
- Visit to Wat Xiengthong
- Visit to Royal Palace Museum
- Ascend Phousi Hill (329 steps) for sunset view
- Visit to Night Market
Landmarks Wat Xiengthong Royal Palace Museum Phousi Hill Traditional Art and Ethnology Center Night Market - Day 3
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Lunch (Sample Khmu ethnic meal at TAEC Café)
Included Activities
- Join daily morning alms giving with Buddhist monks
- Visit temporary morning market
- Visit Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center
- Attend 60-minute seminar on 'Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Change in Laos'
- Sample Khmu ethnic lunch at TAEC Café
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall
- Walk to Ban Thapene village to explore hidden waterfalls
- Visit Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center
Optional Activities
- Visit Bear Rescue Center
- Swimming in Kuang Si pools
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Thapene Bear Rescue Center Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center - Day 4
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Lunch (Local Lao food at bamboo restaurant on Nam Khan River)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour with bike fitting and guide
- Visit to famous Lao coffee shop by Mekong River
- Morning market visit and local food sampling
- Cycling to Wat That Luang area for Khao Poon
- Local street food experience in Ban Vieng Xay village
- Scenic stop at meeting point of Mekong and Nam Khan rivers
- Visit to Ban Xieng Lek for local weaving and Saa paper handicrafts
- Bamboo restaurant meal on Nam Khan River
- In-depth cycling tour of city's lesser-known areas
- UNESCO architecture tour - four building types
Landmarks Wat That Luang Ban Vieng Xay Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers Meeting Point Ban Xieng Lek - Day 5
Luang Prabang to Ban Xienglom
Luang Prabang to Ban Xienglom- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh Lao meal made from organically grown produce at MandaLao restaurant)
Included Activities
- In-depth introduction to elephant behavior
- Boat ride across Nam Khan River
- Meet elephants and feed them treats
- Observe elephant washing and bathing in the river
- 2-hour walk through traditional Lao gardens with elephants
- Walk alongside elephants at Huay Nok stream
- Fresh Lao meal at MandaLao restaurant made from organically grown produce
- Farewell treats and goodbye hugs with elephants
Landmarks Xieng Lom Nam Khan River Huay Nok Stream Chateau Orientale - Day 6
Ban Xienglom to Ban Xiengmouak
Ban Xienglom to Ban Xiengmouak- Meals
- Lunch (Meal with dishes created during the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with Lao cuisine and ingredient picking from gardens
- Lunch with dishes created during cooking class
- Zipline experience over jungle and waterfalls
- Jungle trail trek with flying bridges and natural pools
- Optional swimming in natural pools
Optional Activities
- Stroll around the park
- Relax at camp huts
Landmarks Nahm Dong Park Hillside Ecolodge - Day 7
Ban Xiengmouak to Muang Soune
Ban Xiengmouak to Muang Soune- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with family), Dinner (Dinner with family)
Included Activities
- Food tour in local market to pick fresh ingredients
- River crossing with local ferry or pirogue
- Lunch with family
- Visit to local school
- Visit to village weavers
- Visit to other village artisans
- River bathing or house shower
- Baci ceremony participation
- Dinner preparation with family
- Dinner with family
Optional Activities
- Playing cards with family after dinner
Landmarks Local Market - Day 8
Muang Soune to Luang Prabang
Muang Soune to Luang Prabang- End point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with family), Lunch (Lunch with family)
Included Activities
- Prepare sticky rice for monk's offering
- Alms giving at temple
- Breakfast with family
- Fishing on Ou River with guide
- Hike to rice fields
- Explore rural life of farmers
- Visit family organic gardens
- Lunch with family
- Souvenir shopping in village
Landmarks Ou River
