Laos Tour: From North to South of Laos

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LUANG PRABANG (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, you will be met by your local guide and driver, then transferred to your hotel. Your room will be available around 1:30-2:00 PM. Time to rest.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOUR (B/-/-)

Optional: Around 5:30 a.m., monks parade through the streets of Luang Prabang seeking alms. If you wish, you can get up early and witness this beautiful spiritual spectacle in Luang Prabang. You will also visit the morning market before returning to the hotel for a shower and breakfast.

Meet your guide and driver at the hotel. Departure to visit the city of Luang Prabang:

Discover Wat Xieng Thong, the monastery of the Golden City, whose ornaments, mosaics, and stupas are among the most exquisite. In this temple, you can admire a spectacular reclining Buddha in a purely Laotian style. Next, visit Watsense, or literally "Temple of 100,000 Treasures," one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang, unique for its restored paintings in a deep, vibrant ochre color, shimmering with gold.
The tour of Luang Prabang continues with a visit to the city's historic temple: Wat Visoun, built in the early 16th century. Partially destroyed by fire in 1887, its restoration was redesigned in the style of the Khmer temple Wat Phou. A short walk away, you'll discover Wat Aham.

In the afternoon, you'll visit the Royal Palace, now a museum, where you'll learn about the history of the region and the royal family. The National Museum displays the famous Pha Bang, a golden Buddha statue. Finally, you'll visit Wat Mai, built in the typical Luang Prabang style. Its wooden "sim" (temple) and five-sided roof are characteristic features.

In the evening, free time to visit the night market.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – LIVING LAND (SHARE) – KUANG SI FALLS (B/-/-)

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring rice cultivation and the agricultural experience with some hands-on activities along the way. You'll be welcomed by friendly farmers who will show you how rice is grown and harvested. You can plant rice in the paddy field with the farmers while watching water buffalo plow the fields. Discover how rice can be used to produce different products.

In the afternoon, we'll head to Kuang Si Falls. Upon arrival, enjoy the main waterfalls, which offer spectacular views and are surrounded by orchids within the park. The waterfalls cascade down several limestone tiers into a series of refreshing turquoise pools.
Return to Luang Prabang and time for rest.
Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OR CAVE – NONG KHIEW (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Boarding a private boat for a beautiful cruise on the Mekong to the famous Pak Ou caves, "the mouth of Ou" in French, named after this tributary of the Mekong.

On the way, we stopped to visit the village of Ban Xang Khong, about 3km from the center of Luang Prabang. The village has specialized for years in the making and selling of silks and Saa paper (paper made from mulberry bark); shops have developed in recent years in the surrounding area, but there are also a few traditional looms, used by locals whose techniques have not changed.

Upon your arrival in Pak Ou, visit the temples of Tham Ting and Tham Phun. These temples were carved by natural erosion into limestone cliffs and are now dedicated to Buddhist worship. Many families make pilgrimages there, which is why you can see approximately 4,000 Buddha statues placed there by Laotians as a sign of devotion.

In the afternoon, we'll travel to Nong Khiaw (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, we'll check into our hotel and then have some free time to relax or explore the area around Nong Khiaw.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5: NONG KHIAW – NAM OU CRUISE – VILLAGES – NONG KHIAW (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Boarding a small boat for a cruise (~1 hour) on Nam Ou towards Muang Ngoy from where you begin a hike (~3.5 hours round trip) towards the village of Ban Na.

After the first 30 minutes of walking, a stop at Tam Kang Cave, a former cave sheltering local villagers during the Indochina War (1960-1972), will offer an opportunity to learn about Laotian history or to cool off in the nearby waters. The hike continues through lush vegetation and across rice paddies to reach the charming village of Ban Na, after about an hour's walk. Traditional community life revolves around local crafts and rice cultivation. Lunch is provided.

After enjoying the view of the rice paddies and surrounding hills, the return trail to Muang Ngoy will reveal more beautiful natural landscapes.

In the afternoon, we took the boat back to Nong Khiaw. On the way, we stopped to discover the authentic village of Houey Hoi.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6: NONG KHIAW - LUANG PRABANG – TRAIN TO VIENTIANE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
On the way back to Luang Prabang (~3.5-4h) with a stop along the way to visit the Ban Nayang weaving village, belonging to the Thai Lu ethnic group, specializing in the manufacture of cotton products.
Transfer to the train station to catch the train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time to relax or explore the night market along the Mekong River.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Noticed :
- It is recommended to be present at the station 1 hour before the departure time.
- Train schedule and ticket availability must be confirmed at the time of booking
Tickets cannot be purchased 3 days before the departure date.
The baggage allowance is 20 kg for adults and 10 kg for children. Luggage dimensions must not exceed 160 cm, or 130 cm on high-speed trains in categories C, D, and G. Oversized luggage can be checked in at the station's baggage service.
- Items prohibited from being brought into the station or onto the train. If any of these items are found in a passenger's hand luggage, they will be confiscated by security and will not be returned to the passenger. We will not be responsible for confiscated items.
1. Weapons, ammunition of all kinds: pistols, Iong pistols, sporting rifles and other modified weapons.
2. All kinds of explosives: aerosol products, explosives, firecrackers, explosive floors, etc.
3. All kinds of chemicals: hydrogen, methane, ethane, butane, ethylene, propylene, acetylene, carbon monoxide, liquefied petroleum gas, oxygen (for medical purposes), gasoline, diesel and all kinds of flammable liquids (with warning icon on the product).
4. All kinds of drugs: heroin, amphetamines, ice drugs, cocaine, marijuana, opium and other drugs.
5. All kinds of sharp objects that can cause injury or death, such as knives, scissors, knives and even small sliding knives.
6. Pets, wild animals, living and non-living: dogs, cats and other animals.
7. All kinds of foods that have a bad smell, watery foods that will create impurities and have an environmental impact.

DAY 7: VIENTIANE – CITY TOUR (B/-/-)

After breakfast, you will begin your exploration of the city with Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This stunning structure boasts remarkable frescoes and Buddha images. You will then continue with a visit to Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of the Lao monarchy, which once housed the famous Emerald Buddha statue.
Then you will visit the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe, before continuing to the famous Stupa of That Luang.

In the afternoon, you continue your visit to Buddha Park on the Mekong River, where the statues are of modern design. One of them is the largest Reclining Buddha in Laos. These statues were built by a Lao scholar after his studies in India to teach future generations about religions around the world. A larger park was built in Nong Khai, Thailand, and his remains are preserved there. You return to Vientiane in the late afternoon.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8: LUANG PRABANG – FLIGHT TO PAKSE – BOLOVEN – PAKSE (B/-/-)

Breakfast and transfer to Wattay Airport for the flight to Pakse in southern Laos

You will be met by your guide and driver in Pakse. En route to the Bolaven Plateau to visit the Tad Ngern Falls, nestled in the heart of the lush forest. These spectacular falls feature two torrents cascading over 40 meters. You can swim at the base of the falls, but be careful of the strong current.
Then, discover the Tad Fane waterfalls, which are probably the highest in the country, as they are composed of two arms plunging over 120m.
Return to Pakse and check-in at the hotel. Time for rest.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9: PAKSE – WAT PHOU TEMPLE – DON KHONG (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. We then depart for Champasak to visit the ruins of the magnificent Vat Phu temple complex. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this major archaeological site lies at the foot of the sacred Phou Kao mountain, whose summit resembles a lingam, a symbol associated with the worship of Shiva. This collection of Hindu temples, built in the pre-Angkorian Khmer style, is a reminder that Laos was part of the Chenla kingdom and later the Khmer empire for a long period. The earliest traces of construction date back to the 5th century, and some temples represent the precursors of temple-mountains, whose shape evokes Mount Meru, a legendary mountain that inspired the Khmer people in many important architectural works.

Continue the journey towards the 4000 Islands area. Visit Khone Phapheng Falls, which is considered the largest waterfall by volume in Southeast Asia; it is truly impressive near the Lao-Cambodian border, within an area teeming with wildlife, making this one of the most spectacular destinations in Laos.

Finally, transfer and check-in at the hotel on Don Khong Island. Time for rest.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10: DON KHONG – DON KHONE – PAKSE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, departure to Nakasang village from where you begin an excursion (~30 minutes) by local boat in the middle of the 4000 islands, to Khone Island.

Upon arrival in Done Khone, take a motorbike taxi to explore the town. You'll see a display of relics from the French colonial era and learn about the town's colonial past, including old French colonial buildings and the remains of Laos' first railway line with its locomotive. Continue to the magnificent Liphi Waterfall, also known as the "Devil's Corridor," one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking the border between Laos and Cambodia. Next, cross a colonial bridge to explore Done Det. At the end of the tour, return to Nakasang village by boat, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Pakse.

Check-in at the hotel and time for rest.

Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11: PAKSE - DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your personal activities before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

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