Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at traditional Lao bamboo platform overlooking Mekong River, featuring local food)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Luang Prabang
- Visit Royal Palace and National Museum
- Visit Phrabang Buddha
- Local motorboat to Pak Ou Caves
- Lunch at traditional Lao bamboo platform overlooking Mekong River
- Visit Vat Mai temple
Optional Activities
- Baci ceremony (Sou Khouan) - traditional Lao blessing ceremony - approximately 40 minutes, starting between 18:00-20:00 (additional cost approx. EUR 80 per person). Note: Modest dress required - shoulders and knees must be covered; shawls provided.
Landmarks Royal Palace National Museum Phrabang Buddha Pak Ou Caves Vat Mai - Day 3
Kuang-Sy Waterfalls
Kuang-Sy Waterfalls- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Visit Hmong ethnic community in Ban Long Lao Kao
- Hike to Kuang-Sy waterfalls
- Lunch at local restaurant at Kuang-Sy
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kuang-Sy waterfalls
- Night market visit (self-guided)
Landmarks Kuang-Sy Waterfalls - Day 4
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Nong Kiew viewpoint
- Mountain hike with panoramic views of Nong Khiaw and Ou River
Landmarks Nong Kiew Viewpoint 
- Day 5
Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi
Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi
- Easy hike starting from accommodation
- Visit Tam Khang Cave
- Visit Ban Na village
- Boat transfer from Muang Ngoi back to Nong Khiaw
Optional Activities
- Swimming in rock pool at Tam Khang Cave
Landmarks Tam Khang Cave Ban Na Village - Day 6
Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang
Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- A taste of Laos - gastronomic walking tour near city center featuring popular Lao dishes including khao soi, pho, salapao, namvan, spring rolls, cucumber salad, kaojee, and khao nom kok. Night market visit included. Start time 17:00-18:00 (additional cost approx. EUR 90 per person)
- Day 7
Bolaven Plateau
Bolaven Plateau- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waterfall tour of Bolaven Plateau
- Visit Tad Fan waterfalls
- Walk through coffee plantation
- Visit Tad Yuang waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Coffee tasting at panoramic restaurant at Tad Yuang waterfalls
- Purchase traditional handicrafts at coffee plantation
Landmarks Tad Fan Waterfalls Tad Yuang Waterfalls - Day 8
Bolaven Plateau
Bolaven Plateau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring local dishes in middle of natural and relaxing landscape on coffee plantation)
Included Activities
- Visit coffee plantation and meet local farmer
- Swimming at waterfall on coffee plantation
- Watch traditional coffee roasting
- Lunch in natural landscape
- Visit remote bamboo villages of Laven and Souay ethnic minorities
- Day 9
Bolaven Plateau to Don Khong Island
Bolaven Plateau to Don Khong Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit local blacksmiths
- Visit tea/coffee store
- Lunch in Pakse
Optional Activities
- Visit Vat Hatxaikhun
- Visit Ban Ponsaad
Landmarks Vat Hatxaikhun Ban Ponsaad - Day 10
4,000 Islands Exploration
4,000 Islands Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit local family in Laotian lowland village
- Learn traditional rice paper and rice noodle production
- Visit Ban Thapho on Don Som Island
- Learn traditional palm leaf farmer hat making
- Visit Keng Koum temple
- Visit Don Thorlathee Island for bamboo handicrafts
- Walk on Don Xang Island
- Visit Liphi Waterfalls on Don Khone Island
- See old French colonial locomotive
- Travel by samlor/tuk tuk viewing Mekong and local life
Landmarks Keng Koum Temple Liphi Waterfalls - Day 11
Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Site- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Vat Phou temple complex - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Electric car tour to foot of Phou Kao mountain
- Walk along ancient axis to first terrace
- Visit ruined Khmer Hindu palaces
- Climb to third temple dedicated to Shiva
- Explore natural spring and stone animal carvings at temple
- Visit Vat Muang Kang - oldest active temple in Champasak
- Walk through traditional villages
- Visit Vat Phanon
- Boat transfer to Don Daeng Island
Optional Activities
- Explore La Folie Lodge Resort area (free time)
Landmarks Vat Phou Phou Kao Mountain Vat Muang Kang Vat Phanon - Day 12
Don Daeng Island to Pakse
Don Daeng Island to Pakse- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding villages on foot (depending on flight departure time)
