Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vientiane
Your guide and driver will be waiting at Wattay International Airport with a nameplate when you land. From there, you'll head to your hotel in Vientiane to check in and get oriented with the city. The afternoon and evening are completely open, so you can either rest up or start wandering around on your own if you feel like it.
- Start point
- Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Tour start at Watty International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore surroundings at your own pace
- Day 2
Vientiane City Exploration
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll explore Vientiane with your guide. First up is Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in the city, where you'll see thousands of tiny Buddha statues. Then you're heading to Wat Prakeo, the former royal temple. By midday, stop at Patuxai Monument for photos and climb to the top if you want the view. Next comes That Luang Stupa, covered in gold and really striking. Before heading back around late afternoon, you'll visit the COPE Visitor Centre to learn about the history of unexploded ordnance in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Vientiane
- Visit to Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit to Wat Prakeo museum
- Stop at Patuxai Monument for photos
- Visit to That Luang Stupa
- Visit to COPE Visitor Centre
Optional Activities
- Climb to top of Patuxai Monument for panoramic views
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo Patuxai Monument That Luang Stupa COPE Visitor Centre - Day 3
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
After breakfast, you'll drive roughly 4 hours through the countryside toward Vang Vieng. Along the way, there's a stop at Hmong Village at KM 52 to see what daily life looks like for the local ethnic communities. Then you'll check out Vang Xang, an archaeological site with ancient rock carvings and Buddha statues from the 11th century. Lunch happens at Ban Houy Mo fishing village at a local restaurant. Once you get to Vang Vieng, you'll go on a boat cruise down the Nam Song River, explore Angle Cave, and spend time at the Blue Bridge Activity area. Swimming in the turquoise waters of Blue Lagoon is next before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive through Lao countryside
- Visit Hmong Village at KM 52
- Visit archaeological site of Vang Xang
- Stop at Ban Houy Mo fishing village
- Relaxing boat cruise on Nam Song River
- Visit Angle Cave
- Time at Blue Bridge Activity area
- Visit Blue Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Ban Houy Mo
- Swimming in Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Hmong Village Vang Xang Archaeological Site Ban Houy Mo Nam Song River Angle Cave Blue Bridge Activity Area Blue Lagoon 
- Day 4
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Following breakfast, you'll head to Vang Vieng train station and board a high-speed express train to Luang Prabang. The route takes you through mountains, forests, and limestone formations, so there's plenty to look at out the window. Once you arrive in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, you'll visit Vat Xieng Thong, a 16th-century monastery right where the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers meet. After that, you'll climb 328 steps up Mount Phousi to catch the sunset over the city and surrounding mountains. Then it's back to your hotel to settle in, with the evening free to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- High-speed express train ride Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
- Visit to Vat Xieng Thong monastery
- Climb Mount Phousi (328 steps)
- Sunset viewing over Luang Prabang from Mount Phousi
Landmarks Vat Xieng Thong Mount Phousi Mekong River Nam Khan River 
- Day 5
Luang Prabang Exploration
You have the option to wake early around 5:30 AM and head out to see the Tak Bat ceremony where monks receive alms, followed by a walk through the local fresh market. After that, you'll grab breakfast. The morning continues with a visit to the Royal Palace, now functioning as the National Museum, where you'll see royal religious items, paintings, weapons, and crown jewels. You'll then stop at Wat Visoun, one of the oldest temples, and check out the unique Watermelon Stupa built back in 1514. The rest of your day is free to relax or wander through Luang Prabang's streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace/National Museum
- Visit to Wat Visoun temple
- View of That Makmo Stupa (Watermelon Stupa)
Optional Activities
- Early morning Tak Bat (almsgiving to monks) ritual at approximately 5:30 AM
- Stroll through local fresh market
- Personal exploration of Luang Prabang
Landmarks Royal Palace/National Museum Wat Visoun That Makmo Stupa 
- Day 6
Mekong River & Kuang Si Waterfalls
After breakfast, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat and cruise upstream on the Mekong River, taking in views of rural riverside life and mountains as you go. Your destination is the Pak Ou Caves, located where the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers meet. Inside there are over 4,000 Buddha images dating back centuries. On the way back downriver, you'll stop at Ban Xangkhong weaving village where artisans are working and you can try the wooden looms yourself. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive through rice paddies and farms to reach Kuang Si Waterfalls. The Bear Rescue Center is next on the schedule, then you'll explore the cascading pools and swim in the clear waters. You should be back in Luang Prabang by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Mekong River
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Xangkhong traditional weaving village
- Hands-on weaving experience
- Visit to Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Visit to Bear Rescue Center
- Swimming in Kuang Si pools
Optional Activities
- Nature trails at Kuang Si Waterfalls
Landmarks Mekong River Pak Ou Caves Nam Ou River Ban Xangkhong Kuang Si Waterfalls Bear Rescue Center 
- Day 7
Departure from Luang Prabang
You'll have free time after breakfast at your hotel to relax or do any last-minute exploring around Luang Prabang, depending on when your flight leaves. Your driver will pick you up at the right time and take you to Luang Prabang International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Tour end at Laung Prabang International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time for relaxation or last-minute exploration of Luang Prabang
