Laos Impression: Vientiane & Luang Prabang

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Tour Code: ODY-LA-564

Destination: Laos

Duration6 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

The capital city of Vientiane and the ancient city of Luang Prabang are regarded as the two most popular destinations in Laos. This trip will introduce you to the highlights of each city and explain how and why they have gained international renown. It is in Vientiane that you will find Laos' most cherished landmarks. Some of the best ones, like the iconic That Luang Stupa, will be on your itinerary. Visit Luang Prabang and stay there for around four days. Travel to Kuang Si Waterfall, see the traditional alms-giving ceremony and take in the view of the city from the top of Mount Phousi. Luang Prabang still has more exciting options for you to discover.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Vientiane

Arrival
2

Vientiane

Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, That Luang Stupa, Buddha Park
3

Luang Prabang

Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xiengthong, Mount Phousi
4

Luang Prabang

Alms Giving Ceremony, Mekong River Boat Trip, Pak Ou Cave
5

Luang Prabang

Kuang Si Waterfall, Local Villages Visiting
6

Luang Prabang

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: International Arrival, Vientiane at Leisure
Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival at the Vientiane Wattay International Airport, your tour guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest time at leisure.
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Day 2: Vientiane Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit the oldest Buddha Park and Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple Wat Prakeo built to house the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 3: Vientiane - Luang Prabang
Today, fly to Luang Prabang. After a short rest, visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. Continue to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong which represents classical Laotian architecture. You also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
Before sunset, climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and enjoy a stunning sunset view. If you want, you can also visit the night market and explore the authentic local life.
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- Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Luang Prabang
Get up early to witness the morning alms giving ritual if you like. After that, pay a visit to the Phousi Morning Market. Enjoy a cruise upstream on the Mekong River with an exploration of the mysterious Pak Ou Cave. Along the way, stop at Ban Xanghai Village. On the way back to Luang Prabang town, take a short drive to Ban Xangkhong Village, noted for Saa (jute) papermaking.
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Day 5: Luang Prabang Sightseeing
Today, drive to Kuang Si Waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or a walk along the forest trails. Enjoy a simple picnic lunch nearby waterfall. On the way back, stop by the Black Hmong Ethnic Village, where hill tribe people maintain their original lifestyle. After arriving in Luang Prabang, the rest day is yours at leisure.
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Day 6: Luang Prabang, Departure
Have some free time to explore Luang Prabang today before heading to the airport for your departure flight.
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