Innovative Travel in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos & Thailand with Travel Loops
Laos
>>
Premium Tours
>> Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ultimate Discovery - 06 Days
Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ultimate Discovery – 06 Days
Itinerary Brief:
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
Day 2: Vientiane City Tour – Phonsavan (Domestic Flight)
Day 3: Phonsavan - Luang Prabang
Day4: Luang Prabang Tour - Pak Ou Caves
Day 5: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall
Day 6: Luang Prabang Departure
Summary: From your luxury hotel in the center of Vientiane, take a city tour and see all the famous landmarks of this capital city, shop for Lao handicrafts and souvenirs, then watch the sun set over the Mekong River.
Then take a short flight to Phonsavan, where you explore the incredible Plain of Jars. You also see the devastation of the war at the old capital of Xieng Khouang Provence heavily bombed during the Vietnam War. From here we drive to Luang Prabang. On the way you see extraordinary caves with 200 year old Buddha statues, and visit ethnic hill tribe villages. High in the mountains there is plenty of spectacular mountain scenery to enjoy.
In Luang Prabang you see the famous and beautiful ancient temples of the city, and take a boat ride up the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves stopping at villages along the way.
Getting up early affords you the chance to see the morning procession of monks in their saffron robes padding along Sisavangvong Road, and residents lining the road waiting to make offerings of food. You also see weaving and paper making villages, on your way to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall in the cool green forest.
Before your departure, you have time to do a little exploring on your own of this colorful and aesthetic town, and maybe do some last minute shopping for bargains. Then it will be time to prepare for your departure from the gem of Laos, Luang Prabang.
Trip Grade:
Easy - Suitable for all travelers with an average level of fitness and mobility.
This itinerary is based on first-class service and deluxe accommodation. At Travel Loops we design luxury tours to suit your schedule and travel requirements. Just send an E-mail and let us arrange a premium tour for you.
Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ultimate Discovery – 06 Days
Itinerary Detail:
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
When you arrive, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your luxury hotel in the center of the city for check-in. After getting settled-in and taking a short rest, there will be a short orientation tour of the city. Vientiane is developing, but it still retains a laid-back feeling to it. You can look around the city, see the variety of architectural styles, and then watch the sun set over the Mekong River. In the evening there will be a welcome dinner at a deluxe restaurant.
Overnight in Vientiane hotel. Dinner included.
Day 2: Vientiane City Tour – Phonsavan (Domestic Flight)
After breakfast in the hotel, we go to Talat Sao (Morning Market), Vientiane’s main market where you can shop for a variety of Lao handicrafts and souvenirs, including hand-woven textiles, silks, silver & gold jewelry, carvings, and rattan products. Then we have a tour of the city, and we visit the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket, with thousands of miniature statues of Buddha. Then across the road is the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which previously held the famous Emerald Buddha. Next is a stop at the Patuxay Monument, or “Victory Gate”, then on to see the famous and revered Buddhist monument, That Luang Stupa. It is then time to get ready to go to the airport for the short flight to Phonsavan.
When you arrive, you are transferred to your hotel for check-in. Then you are off to the incredible Plain of Jars. You explore the three main archaeological sites where hundreds of the large stone jars lay scattered on the open grassy plateau. The origin and the purpose of these jars is still debated. We also visit the old capital of Xieng Khouang Provence which was heavily bombed during the Vietnam War.
Overnight in Phonsavanh hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Day 3: Phonsavan - Luang Prabang
Today we take an early morning walk the morning market where ethnic hill tribe people from the area come to sell their animals, and local herbs from the forest. After breakfast, we visit a hill tribe village with an interesting culture and a colorful history, and then on to a village devastated by the bombing of the Vietnam War.
Then we start on a long six or seven hour drive to Luang Prabang. On the way, we stop to visit Tham Pha, a large network of caves where hundreds of small Buddha statues were taken to protect them from Chinese Haw invasions 200 years ago. These caves are some of the most impressive caves in Laos, and they have electric illumination. We also see several Hmong and other ethnic villages along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities for photographs at these villages. We continue our uphill drive, climbing higher into the mountains, and we enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the forests. We stop for a break at Sala Phoukhoun, at the junction of the main road to Luang Prabang, then continue our journey through more mountains to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Day 4: Luang Prabang Tour - Pak Ou Caves After breakfast, we take a guided tour of Luang Prabang. First, we visit the National Museum that was once the royal palace. Here you learn about the history of Laos, and Lao leaders and fighters from ancient times to the recent revolutionary period. Next we visit the city’s oldest temple, Wat Visoun, and the shrine at Wat Mai, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong Temple, typical of the architectural style of Luang Prabang temples.
After lunch, we take a boat ride up the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Cave. Our cruise upstream provides beautiful views of the countryside, and along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, famous for producing the traditional Lao alcoholic drink made from rice. You see the distillation process, and even sample the product. Pak Ou Cave contains thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we stop at the villages of Ban Chan and Ban Xiengmene. That night we explore the Night Market where you hunt for bargains on locally made handicrafts.
Overnight in Luang Prabang hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Day 5: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall If you get up early enough, you can see the daily morning procession of monks along Sisavangvong Road with residents lining the road waiting to make offerings of food. After breakfast, we take a short drive to the weaving village of Ban Xangkhong and see how the weavers create intricate patterns on their looms. We also visit Ban XiangLek Village where ‘sa’ paper is made, and make brief stops at two more ethnic minority villages, Ban Na Oune, a Hmong village and Ban Tha Pane, a Khmu village. You will see how widely different these ethnic minorities are in many aspects. Then we continue to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall in the green forest of a National Biodiversity Conservation Area. You can swim in the cool and clear pools, and walk around and enjoy the forest scenery. We return to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon, and visit Wat Siphouthabath where the footprints of Buddha can be seen.
Overnight in Luang Prabang hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Day 6: Luang Prabang Departure After breakfast, if time permits, you can visit the central market and do some last minute shopping for bargains, and/or do a little exploring of Luang Prabang on your own.
Then it will be time to prepare for your departure transfer for your return flight or onward travel.
Breakfast included.
This is a suggested premium itinerary. At Travel Loops we specialize in custom tours designed to fit your needs and requirements. Please let us know the type of individual, customized tour you would like, and we can arrange it for you.
Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ultimate Discovery – 06 Days Trip Price Includes: - English speaking guide (Other languages available on request)
- Private transfer and transport in safe, clean, well maintained vehicles
- Breakfast in hotel, and other meals as noted in the itinerary in first-class restaurant
- All entrance fees & permits during guided tours
- Accommodation in 4 or 5 star hotel or resort w/ 2 person room share. Tax included.
- Private boat trip to Pak Ou Caves
- Domestic airfare: Vientiane – Phonsavan
- Domestic airport tax - Departure & Arrival transfers
Not Included in Trip Price:
- Airfare and taxes not included in tour
- Food and drink not noted in the itinerary
- Visa fees (all visas must be obtained before the tour)
- Entrance fees and permits not part of itinerary
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory for all travelers)
- Personal expenses (ex. telephone, laundry charges, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
* Please Note: Hotel accommodation is subject to change due to availability or other conditions. However, in the event that hotel accommodation is changed, the same level of accommodation will be maintained.
Please contact us for the current cost for this tour. We will price the tour according to your particular tour details and your travel period (Low & High season).
Cambodia
 24_001.jpg)
boat ride up the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves stopping at villages along the way. .jpg)
dinner at a deluxe restaurant. 
temple of Wat Prakeo which previously held the famous Emerald Buddha. Next is a stop at the Patuxay Monument, or “Victory Gate”, then on to see the famous and revered Buddhist monument, That Luang Stupa. It is then time to get ready to go to the airport for the short flight to Phonsavan.
bombed during the Vietnam War. 
ago. These caves are some of the most impressive caves in Laos, and they have electric illumination. We also see several Hmong and other ethnic villages along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities for photographs at these villages. We continue our uphill drive, climbing higher into the mountains, and we enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the forests. We stop for a break at Sala Phoukhoun, at the junction of the main road to Luang Prabang, then continue our journey through more mountains to Luang Prabang.
cruise upstream provides beautiful views of the countryside, and along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, famous for producing the traditional Lao alcoholic drink made from rice. You see the distillation process, and even sample the product. Pak Ou Cave contains thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we stop at the villages of Ban Chan and Ban Xiengmene. That night we explore the Night Market where you hunt for bargains on locally made handicrafts.
these ethnic minorities are in many aspects. Then we continue to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall in the green forest of a National Biodiversity Conservation Area. You can swim in the cool and clear pools, and walk around and enjoy the forest scenery. We return to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon, and visit Wat Siphouthabath where the footprints of Buddha can be seen. 
1.jpg)
