Day 01: Luang Prabang arrival (D)
Arrive in Luang Prabang by crossing the Mekong river from Thailand border (Luang Prabang, the former Royal capital city of Laos, the crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire, the Land of a Million Elephants. Arrive at the pier, welcomed by our guide and transfered to hotel. Welcome dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 02: Luang Prabang – Kwang Si waterfall (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, visit an ancient capital city of the Lao Kingdom beautifully situated on the Mekong surrounded by hills. Visit Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Praphuthabat, National Museum known as former Royal Palace. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Khuang Si waterfall. Return to Luangprabang to visit Ban Phanom weaving village and Ban Sangkong village and followed by enjoy sunset over Mekong River and panoramic view of Luang Prabang on Phou Si mount. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Visit Wat Mai that was built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) emphasizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 03: Luang Prabang - Xieng Khoang (B.L)
Wake up in the early morning to go to the monk's procession in town. You can give the monks the food (rice, fruits …), and then back to hotel for Breakfast. Depart to Xieng Khouang through the mountainous road via Phoukhoune, on the way you will have a chance to have an overview the experience the local life style along the mountainous road through the tropical rain forest. Upon arrival at Phonsavan, visit the plain of jars and visit Phonsavanh Market. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Xieng khoang.
Day 04 : Xieng Khouang – Vientiane (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Tham Piu cave and visit local villages such as Hmong Lai, Ban Hua Khang. Then, visit local market and Hmong at Ban Na Sala village. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Vientiane. Welcome and transfer to hotel. Visit Wat Sisaket (the house of thousand Buddha images), Prathatluang stupa (the stupa that kept the relic of Lord Buddha) and enjoy sunset at Mekong Riverside. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Vientiane.
Day 05 : Vientiane - Pakse - Tad Lor (B.L)
After breakfast in hotel, visit Vientiane such as Prakeo (the original home of the emerald Buddha), Anousavari like Arch of Triumph in Paris then transfer to airport for flight to Pakse. Arrival in Pakse, welcomed by our local guide and depart toward Paksong district, stop over at Km 35 to visit the famous Tad Fan Waterfall and ethnic villages to discover their daily life. Then, visit Wat Phou (Khmer ruin dated 11th century) and drive toward Tad Lor. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Tad Lor.
Day 06: Tad Lor – Champassak – Don Khong Island (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, explore some local villages in the area and depart to Kong Island (discover Khong island by cycling). Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel in Don Khong Island.
Day 07: Don Khong Island – Done Khone – Kone Prabeng - Paksé (B.L)
After breakfast at hotel, you will take a boat cruise to Done Khone (1 hour trip) and visit the famous Liphi ( Devil Corridor), if you are lucky you can enjoy watching the Irriwady dolphins ( around 06h00- 09h00 or 16h00-18h00) and visit the remain of the French colonial area (old pier, stream railway, former French hospital building and Maritime Office). Lunch at local restaurant. Then, you join Ban Nakasang village bu boat and depart to visit Khon Phapheng (Niagara of Asia). Dinner at your own and overnight at hotel in Paksé.
Day 08: Pakse - Departure (B)
After breakfast at hotel, free at your leisure until transfer to the Pakse airport for departure.
