Day1.
Arrival - Luang Prabang
Upon arrival, you are met and transfer to hotel
in Luang Prabang, The Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best- preserved
traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with
its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most
delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival, we visit the impressive stupa of
Wat
Visoun, the shrine of Wat
Aham, the city's oldest temple of
Wat
Sene, Wat
Mai. We then climb up to the top of
Phousi Hill for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well
as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang
Prabang.
Day2.
Lang Prabang - Pak Ou cave
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the
city's oldest temple of Wat Sene
and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground,
which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then
embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful
view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the
mysterious of Pak Ou Caves,
crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and
sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, where they make
the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known
for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day3.
Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
The
National Museum at the former
Royal Palace, which displays a lovely
collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from
the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central
market are not to be missed in the morning. Then we travel by roads to Vang
Vieng. The journey is strenuous as we drive along one of the most scenic but
rough routes in the whole of Asia. We arrive in Vang Vieng, a small town that
is located on a bend in the Nam Song River. This tranquil town is rapidly
developed with the advent of tourist, but the beautiful scenery with a mixture
of quiet water and limestone outcrops is unchanged for century. We embark on our
boat for a well-paced trip on the Nam Song River, exploring the breathtaking
mountain landscape. Over night in Vang Vieng. (B)
Day4.
Vang Vieng -Explore
The limestone cliffs and valleys surrounding the
resort complex of Vang Vieng are home to numerous caves and caverns. The most
famous of these caves, Tham Jang,
was used by local people around 200 years as a hideout from Chinese invaders. We
visit this beautiful cave this morning before we take a walk to the
Tai Deang and the
Souay hill tribe villages. They are all friendly and welcoming. The
remainder of the day is free for your own exploration of the town and
relaxation. Over night in Vang Vieng. (B)
Day5.
Vang Vieng - Vientiane – Departure
Morning, heading out of town we drive back to
Vientiane. Along the way we make a stop to visit the archaeological sight of
Vang Xang dating back from the 11th century. Arriving Vientiane for city tour,
Vientiane is the charming and fascinating capital of Laos. This small town
conjures up exotic images, with the curious mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese,
Vietnamese, French influences. We explore the town this afternoon; with Wat
Sisaket which is the oldest temple
still standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure features remarkable frescoes
and Buddha images. The following sight is Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of
Laos monarchy, where previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Statue. We then
visit the imposing Patuxay
Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph before
continuing to the famous That Luang
Stupa.
