Itinerary Details
Tranquil Laos still remains its unique charm. This 9-day tour package will take you to travel through the enchanting Prabang, laidback Vientiane, and picturesque 4000 islands of Pakse. The highlights of this trip are the pious morning alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang and the relaxing trip in the picturesque 4000 islands area.
Welcome to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos.
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and then transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you can spend some time strolling at the lively Night Market.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
Get up early in this morning, you will have a chance to participate in an important ceremony - morning alms giving. Every morning, the pious local people offer their today's first pot of rice to Buddhist monks. This tradition is very unique in Laos, which is the only Buddhist nation that still preserves the procession. Then stop to visit the fresh local market and back to hotel for breakfast.
Start today's sightseeing with a visit to the ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, which is a magnificent temple built since 1560. We will also visit Wat Visoun, which houses a large stupa with 34 meters high.
In the afternoon, spend some time visiting the Royal Palace Museum. It is a grand palace with various cultural relics. Next, visit the nearby the Wat Mai. The impressive temple is one of Luang Prabang ‘s largest and most richly decorated temples. Finally, climb to Mount Phousi where you can see the whole peaceful Luang Prabang with stunning sunset. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Xieng Thong Temple
breakfast and lunch
This morning, your private guide will pick you up to the pier where you will board a traditional long tail boat for a relaxing cruise trip on the Mekong River. During the journey, you can enjoy stunning scenery and witness the simple rural lifestyles. Then, you will reach Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves display hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha statues. Cruise back Luang Prabang, we will stop to visit Ban Xanghai, a small village which is famous for local rice wine (Laos whiskey).
In the afternoon, driving through green rice paddies and farms, you will arrive at the Kuang Si waterfall. You will first visit the bear rescued centre in the park. Then, enjoy the spectacular waterfalls and orchids surroundings inside the park. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool and turquoise pools. You can jump into the cool water and refresh yourself. After the tour, return to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation option:
- Souphattra Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Pak Ou Caves
breakfast
Today, you are free to relax until your guide pick you up to railway station for taking a high-speed train to Vientiane. Enjoy the scenic countryside along the way.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, you can relax at hotel or explore the surroundings on your own..
Overnight in Vientiane.
Accommodation option:
- Ansara Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Patuxay Monument
breakfast and lunch
Today, your private guide will take you to explore the hidden charms of Vientiane. You will firstly visit Wat Si Saket which is the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images. You will also visit the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which houses the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
Next, proceed to the That Luang monument, a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa which is generally regarded as the national symbol of Laos. Continue to visit the Victory Monument dedicated to those who gave their lives for independence of Laos. Built to resemble Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, Patuxai offers a stunning view of the town and the Mekong River.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the Buddha Park. Set in the parkland on the banks of the Mekong, it is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Spend some time exploring the park. Afterward, drive back to hotel.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Accommodation option:
- Ansara Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Buddha Park
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will be transferred to airport for taking a flight to Pakse. Upon arrival, your private guide will welcome you and take you to visit Boloven Plateau.
The road climbs in elevation as you ascend into the Plateau. You will first arrive at the area of Volcanic Rock. It is famous for green suburb tea and coffee plantations which thrive on the rich soil and the cooler climate.
Then go on to Tad Fane Waterfall, a majestic double waterfall with a height of about 140m falls into the valley below. You can enjoy picturesque views of the waterfall from a viewing platform. A further 2km from Tad Fane through the coffee plantations is Tad Yuang Waterfall, a perfect place to cool down and swim.
Transfer back to Pakse in the late afternoon. End the day in Wat Phousalao, located in Salao hill where you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Pakse and the sunset over the Mekong.
Overnight in Pakse.
Accommodation option:
- Champasak Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Tad Fane Waterfall
Tad Yuang Waterfall
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Champassak and visit the temple ruins of Wat Phou. Wat Phu is a 12th century Brahmin complex with Khmer-style, situated at the foot of Phu Kao. The entire building complex is large in scale and was listed in the World Cultural Heritage in 2001.
In the afternoon, you will head to 4000 island area. On arrival, take a boat to Don Khong and check in hotel. Afterwards, spend your time exploring the largest island located in the Mekong River, southern Laos. Take a bicycle or motorbike, you will stroll around the village and enjoy the beautiful views of the Lower Mekong River, Don Det Island and the mountains of Cambodia.
Overnight in Don Khong.
Accommodation option:
- Pon Arena Hotel
- (3 Ratings)
Wat Phu
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Ban Nakasang where you start your cruise to Don Khon. At Ban Nakasang, you can re-trace the French colonial times as the old pier, stream railway and French buildings still stand.
Continue to visit the marvelous Liphi waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking Lao border and Cambodia. If you are lucky, you may even see the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Mekong dolphin at Ban Hang Khone.
Then, we return to the mainland at village of Ban Nakasang and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng. Khone Phapheng is regarded as the pearl of Mekong River for it is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in volume in South East Asia. Besides the grand waterfall, you can enjoy a coffee and relaxing time. After that, drive back to Pakse and enjoy the beautiful Champasak countryside along the way.
Overnight in Pakse.
Accommodation option:
- Champasak Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Khone Phapheng Waterfall
breakfast
After breakfast, you are free at leisure until you are transferred to airport for your flight home or to your next destination.