ITINERARY IN DETAIL
DAY 01. CHIANG KHONG – PAKBENG
Welcome to Laos – Houisay border gate from Chiang Khong
(Thailand), we will embark on our traditional boat for the
trip down the Mekong river. This part of the Mekong river is
quite narrow and both banks of the rivers are bordered by
amazing scenery of beautiful green forests and towering
hills. We drift along the river to observe rural life close
up. We stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong
hilltribe people. Overnight in Pakbeng.
DAY 02. PAKBENG – OUDOMXAY - NONG KHIOW (B/-/-)
We leave Pakbeng and drive into the remote mountainous area
in Northern Laos. The verdant rugged mountain scenery
combined with the colorful hill tribes makes this an
unforgettable experience. Oudomxay province is residence of
23 ethnic minority groups. We make stops along the way to
see the villages of friendly minority groups of Hmong, Khmu,
Akha and Taidam. The journey continues to Nong Khiow through
areas with dramatic landscape and visit the villages of
Hmong hill tribes. Nong Khiow is a tranquil village situated
by the banks of the river with stunning mountainous scenery.
Overnight in Nong Khiow.
DAY3. NONG KHIOW – LUANG PRABANG (B/-/-)
We will take a traditional boat downstream on the Nam Ou
peaceful river with stopover at some weaving villages of
Khmu. Our boat trip stop at Pak Ou, the T-junction of Nam Ou
and Mekong river. We visit the mysterious Pak Ou caves, two
linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha
statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. We
continue our trip to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang
Prabang, the ancient royal capital with its gleaming temple
roofs, and fading colonial architecture. The roads are quiet
with little traffic and you will see monks dressed in orange
robes scurry in all directions carrying umbrellas shading
themselves from the Sun. We will go up with 329 steps to the
top of Mountain Phousi for an exploration of the sacred,
gilded stupa and to enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the
city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong river. We
explore the night market, where you can find a lovely
selection of handmade textile made by locals and hill tribe
people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY4. LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOURS (B/-/-)
Early wake up for a fantastic opportunity to participate in
the daily morning rituals of saffron-clothed monks who
collect offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the
faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos,
being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the
procession. From 1353 until 1545 the city was the capital of
Lane Xang before power was transferred to Vientiane. You
spend the day exploring the temples and sites in what is
called one of the last Shangri-La’s of Southeast Asia. You
will visit Wat Xiang Thong, the most important Buddhist
monastery in the country and some smaller but interesting
Wat Visoun, Wat Khili and Wat Mai. We go to the former Royal
Palace, now a National Museum (close Tuesday) where you will
find ornate, gilded and brocaded reception rooms, as well as
Buddha and spectacular artifacts including the Prabang, a
large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the
Khmers to King Fa Ngum. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 05. LUANG PRABANG – VANG VIENG (B/-/-)
We leave this charming city in the early morning for Vang
Vieng. Our journey will be uneasy as we drive along the
winding mountainous road. In the afternoon we arrive in Vang
Vieng, a small and tranquil town, which is nestled on a bend
of the Nam Song River. Its stunning scenery with a mixture
of quiet atmosphere and limestone outcrops remains
unspoiled. We visit Tham Hoy, a large 7kms-length cave and
surrounding hill tribal villages of Khmu and Hmong.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
DAY 06. VANG VIENG – VIENTIANE (B/-/-)
We take half day driving to the capital city Vientiane,
which is located on the banks of the Mekong river. Vientiane
is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting
mixture of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet
and American influences. We visits some major sights
including the oldest temple Wat Sisaket with thousands of
miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat
Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha
image. En route to Lao’s national precious heritage, the
famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will
have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing
Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc
de Triumph. Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 07. VIENTIANE – LAKXAO (B/-/-)
We head out to the southern to central Lao city Lakxao along
one of the routes of the famous Ho Chi Minh Trails. On the
way, we visit local villages and enjoy the great scenery of
the surrounding limestone mountains and an overview of the
peaceful landscape on Nam Theun River. Overnight in Lakxao,
a little town near the Laos – Vietnam border gates.
DAY8. LAKXAO – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free at leisure before heading to to the border between Laos
and Vietnam for your continuous
Vietnam tours.
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