Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at Luang Prabang

   • Explore the charming town of Luang Prabang starting with a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, arguably the most stunning in the country, with its brilliant mosaics. 

   • Continue to the Palace Museum, which houses an eclectic collection, including statues, mosaic-covered walls, French mirrors, and a piece of moon rock given to "the people of Laos" by President Nixon. 

   • Head to the top of Mount Phousi, with its panoramic views of the city and the surrounding hills. The mountain is dotted with small shrines and monasteries. This is a perfect spot for sunset, as the golden spires of wats are beautifully illuminated.

2. Day 2: Luang Prabang highlights

   • Rise early to witness the monks in their morning meal procession. 

   • Return to your hotel for breakfast.

   • Proceed with an excursion up the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak Ou, where some of the most famous Buddhist sculpture in Southeast Asia is found.

   • Re-board your boat and travel downstream to a rice-wine-producing village on the banks of the Mekong. 

   • Visit Ban Phanom, a tribal village well known for its traditional Lao weaving in cotton and silk. Time is allotted for you to purchase some of these beautiful and inexpensive hand-woven clothes. 

   • Transfer to your hotel for the evening.

3. Day 3: Luang Prabang tour

   • Embark on your excursion by road to Khouang Si Falls and the Akha hill tribe village beneath the falls.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch will be provided at the Falls.

   • Return to Luang Prabang and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

4. Day 4: Luang Prabang to Vientiane

   • Fly from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, the country's capital.

   • Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. 

   • Enjoy an orientation tour including the Victory monument, Wat That Luang, the Central Market, Wat Sisaket, and Wat Prakeo National Museum.

5. Day 5: Departure

   • Take a tour of the local markets in the morning.

   • Be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.