Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vientiane
VientianeOptional Activities
- Explore Vientiane at leisure
- Dine at local restaurants
- Visit local cafes
- Day 2
Vientiane - Vang Vieng
Vientiane - Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vat Sisaket temple
- Visit to Vat Phra Keo temple gardens
- Visit to Pha That Louang golden stupa
- Panoramic views from Patuxay Arch
- Short walk to scenic viewpoint with sunset views
Landmarks Vat Sisaket Vat Phra Keo Pha That Louang Patuxay Arch - Day 3
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local Khmu family)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk ride along Nam Song River
- Visit to Khmu blacksmith and try blacksmithing
- Traditional lunch with local Khmu family
- Learn about Khmu customs and animist beliefs
- Traditional Lao rice wine demonstration
- Walk through rice fields to cave
- Sample rice wine at farm hut
- Day 4
Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
- Guided tour of Royal Palace (National Museum)
- Visit to Heuan Chan Heritage House
- Visit to Vat Xieng Thong temple
- Guided tour of Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Centre
- Stroll through riverside garden
Landmarks Royal Palace (National Museum) Heuan Chan Heritage House Vat Xieng Thong Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Centre - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at local Khmu family home (shared experience))
Included Activities
- Tak Bat ceremony at around 5:30-6:30 AM
- Visit to morning market
- Explore Ban Nong Heo Khmu village
- Guided countryside hike to Ban Thapene
- Visit to Sa paper-making village
- Learn about traditional Sa paper craft
Optional Activities
- Guided culinary walking tour (5:00-6:00 PM, additional fee)
Landmarks Kuang Sy Waterfalls - Day 6
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Lao dishes)
Included Activities
- Learn traditional Lao floral offerings at Ban Muang Keo
- Visit to peaceful temple with monk blessing
- Visit to rural village to meet locals
- Aperitif with Mekong River views
- Traditional Lao lunch
- Locally grown coffee
- Guided forest walk to Pak Ou Caves
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves
- Boat ride back to Luang Prabang along Mekong River
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves - Day 7
Luang Prabang - Oudomxay
Luang Prabang - Oudomxay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Luang Prabang to Oudomxay
Optional Activities
- On-site activities at Namkat Yorla Pa resort (available for additional fee)
Landmarks Nam Kat River 
- Day 8
Oudomxay
Oudomxay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in mountain setting)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ikhos village
- Learn about Ikhos traditions and customs
- Picnic lunch in mountain setting
- Visit to living Hmong village
- Learn about Hmong daily life and heritage
Optional Activities
- Short walk to former Hmong village with 360° panoramic views
- Day 9
Oudomxay - Luang Prabang
Oudomxay - Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jungle hike with suspended bridges to secluded waterfall
- Return hike via scenic loop trail
- Train journey from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang
- Transfer from station to hotel
Optional Activities
- Swimming at secluded waterfall
- Day 10
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang at leisure
- Last-minute shopping
- Elephant Village Camp experience with introduction and English-speaking guide
- Longtail boat ride to Tad Sae Waterfall
- Swimming at Tad Sae Waterfall
- Lunch at Elephant Village Camp restaurant
- Elephant bathing (requires additional fee)
Landmarks Elephant Village Camp Tad Sae Waterfall
