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Laos in Depth: Temples, Ethnic Villages, Waterfalls & the Mekong

9 days
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vientiane

    Vientiane
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a fine restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Sisaket, the country's oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues
    • Visit Wat Prakeo, the former royal temple
    • Visit That Luang Stupa, the most important monument in Laos
    • View Patuxay Monument
    • Welcome dinner at a fine restaurant
    Landmarks
    Wat Sisaket
    Wat Prakeo
    That Luang Stupa
    Patuxay Monument
  3. Day 2

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tham Jang caves
    • Visit Tham Phoukham caves and natural pool
    • Meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in the natural pool at Tham Phoukham
    Landmarks
    Tham Jang Caves
    Tham Phoukham Caves
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace
    • Climb Mount Phousi and explore the sacred gilded stupa
    • Enjoy panoramic view of the city at sunset from Mount Phousi
    • Explore the Night Market
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Former Royal Palace)
    Mount Phousi
    Night Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves

    Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves

    Included Activities

    • Mekong River upstream cruise with panoramic countryside views
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves with thousands of Buddha images
    • Stop at Ban Xang Hai village with rice wine production
    • Stop at Ban Xiengmene village
    • Climb to Wat Chomphet and view Luang Prabang from across the river
    • Visit Ban Xang Khong for silk weaving
    • Visit Ban Xieng Lek for Saa papermaking
    Landmarks
    Pak Ou Caves
    Ban Xang Hai
    Ban Xiengmene
    Wat Chomphet
    Ban Xang Khong
    Ban Xieng Lek
  6. Day 5

    Luang Prabang - Ban Long Lao - Kuangsy Waterfalls

    Luang Prabang - Ban Long Lao - Kuangsy Waterfalls
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung
    • Visit Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song
    • Visit Buffalo Dairy Farm with guide tour, buffalo feeding and washing, milking demonstration, and feeding chickens and rabbits (approximately 40 minutes)
    • Visit Kuangsy Waterfalls
    • Sunset observation at Wat Phabath

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in turquoise pools at Kuangsy Waterfalls
    • Walk along forest paths at Kuangsy Waterfalls
    • Visit Asian bears at the Bear Rescue Center along the jungle walk to the waterfall
    Landmarks
    Ban Longlao Nung
    Ban Longlao Song
    Buffalo Dairy Farm
    Kuangsy Waterfalls
    Bear Rescue Center
    Wat Phabath
  7. Day 6

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short jungle trek to Namkat Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Namkat Waterfall
  8. Day 7

    Namkat Yolapa to Muang La

    Namkat Yolapa to Muang La
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Ban Phavie village)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Pak Khai with views of Nam Pak River and terraced rice fields
    • Trek along mountain trail following mountain stream through lush vegetation
    • Meet local farmers and learn about rice cultivation, hunting, and fishing
    • Visit Ban Phavie, a Khamu village
    • Relax at nearby waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Pak Khai
    Nam Pak River
    Ban Phavie
  9. Day 8

    Oudomxay to Pakbeng

    Oudomxay to Pakbeng
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at pottery village of Ban Yor
    • Visit tribal minority villages
    • Meet ethnic minority groups of Oudomxay province
    Landmarks
    Ban Yor
  10. Day 9

    Pakbeng to Huayxay

    Pakbeng to Huayxay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Upstream Mekong River cruise
    • Stop at hill tribe village along the Mekong River with guide explanation
    • Stop at Pak Tha for boat document procedures

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board and taste local flavors with seasonal snacks and drinks
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Pak Tha

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