DETAILED PROGRAM
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 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.
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the Luang Prabang city tour:
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 – PAK OU – NONG KHIAW (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, you will 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 4: NONG KHIAW – CRUISE ON THE NAM OU RIVER – 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 5: NONG KHIAW – LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel.
On the way back to Luang Prabang (~3.5-4 hours) with a stop along the way to visit the Ban Nayang weaving village.
Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer (approximately 1 hour) to Kuang Si Falls. Enjoy the main waterfalls offering spectacular views and surrounded by orchids within the park. The waterfalls cascade down several limestone tiers into a series of refreshing turquoise pools.
End of visit, transfer to hotel. Time for rest.
Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: LUANG PRABANG – ELEPHANT VILLAGE – TRAIN TO VANG VIENG (B/L/)
Breakfast at the hotel, then off with guide and driver to the Elephant Village camp.
- Arrival at Elephant Village Camp: Welcome and participation in a short briefing about elephants.
- Feeding the elephants: Get closer to the elephants
- Explore the elephant village: Visit our elephant hospital, our museum, our gallery and our dung paper factory!
- Learn to communicate: Enjoy the awe-inspiring experience of being a Mahout and learn how they communicate. (Elephant riding is not available)
- Boat trip to Tad Sae Waterfall: Board a traditional Lao longboat to Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water. Swimsuit recommended! (Note: Water levels vary depending on seasonal conditions)
- Lunch at the Elephant Camp restaurant. Your buffet lunch is served with coffee/tea and drinking water (vegetarian options are available).
In the afternoon, transfer to Luang Prabang train station to catch the train to Vang Vieng. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Time for relaxation.
Dinner at leisure. 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: VANG VIENG - VIENTIANE (B/-/-)
After breakfast, a small boat ride to admire the peaceful life of the Laotians on the banks of Nam Song.
Next, a visit to the Tham Jang cave. Inside, you will find spectacular stalactites, stalagmites and a viewpoint offering an impressive panorama.
Then on to the capital Vientiane for a city tour in the afternoon:
- Wat Sisaket Temple, the oldest current monastery in the city, which contains 6840 Buddha statues.
- The Patuxay (The Ancient Arch of Triumph of Laos), also called Anousavari. From its terrace, don't miss the panoramic view.
- That Luang built by King Setthathirat; the most important holy place in Laos where the sun's rays make the golden facade shine brightly.
Check-in at the hotel and time for rest or a free stroll along the Mekong at sunset.
Meals at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: VIENTIANE - 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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