DAY1 : ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE         

Welcome to Vientiane. Upon arrival, meet your guide transfer to your hotel. After a short break, Laos Heritages tour starts to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

 

Today We board a short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we drive out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history.

 

Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang about 306KM, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. 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.

 

After breakfast, take a short flight to Luang prabang. Upon arrival meet your guide, transfer to your hotel. After a short break visit National museum, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; visit Wat Xieng Thong, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

 

Your day end up by Exclusive Private Sunset Cruise along Mekong around the World Heritage Site with its view. You will be served by our team of  A bottle of Champagne, local beer, solf drink, Canape  during the cruise.

 

DAY5: LUANG PRABANG – KHUANG SI WATERFALL    

After breakfast drive out of town 30KM to the beautiful Kuang Sii Fall, where you can swim, relax, soft trek to the top of the fall. On return short stop at Black Hmong Village, where hill tribe hand-made handicraftas souvenirs for visitors pass by. 

 

After breakfast, Taking tuk-tuk to our boat station, our staff takes you through the trip for the day, then leaving you in the hands of our trustworthy captain; the Banana boat takes you across the Mekong to visit Pottery Village. You will meet a friendly local guide, Theing, who is also an experienced pottery maker, taking you for a tour around the village to visit pottery making families. Then it's time for you to try to make your own pottery creation! Your completed pottery will be ready to transfer back to you the next day.

 

In the afternoon, enjoy 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 Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong, well known for its hand weaving.

 

DAY7: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE   

After breakfast, we spend a free morning for last chance to shop and visit local sights by own, before you say good bye to Luang Prabang. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departing flight.

 

 

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