Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 4
Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves
Luang Prabang - Pak Ou CavesIncluded 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 - 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 - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Oudomxay
Luang Prabang to Oudomxay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short jungle trek to Namkat Waterfall
Landmarks Namkat Waterfall - 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 - 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 - 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
