Trip Name: Laos Heritage 7 days
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 7 Days
Starting: Vientiane, Laos
Finishing: Luang Prabang, Laos
Trip Grading: Regular itinerary, moderate walking
Destinations: Vientiane - Xieng Khoang - Luang Prabang - Mekong river boat trip Flexibility: This sample itinerary can be amended longer or shorter accordingly to meet your expectation.
Highlights: The one week holiday in Laos features 2 World Heritages; Plain of jars-Luang Prabang
Tours in Brief:
Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane - City Tours
Day 2: Vientiane - Xieng Khuang Tours
Day 3: Xieng Khuang - Luang prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang - City Tours
Day 5: Luang prabang - Kuang Sii Fall
Day 6: Luang prabang - Ou Cave
Day 7: Luang prabang - Depart
Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane
Welcome to Vientiane. Upon arrival, meet your guide transfer to your hotel.
After a short break, we start visiting 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.
Included meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane – Xieng Khouang – Phone Savanh (Flight QV 401 @ 13:30-14:00)
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.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phonsavanh.
Day 3: Xieng Khuoang – Luang Phrabang
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 30 6KM, 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 checking into hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang-City Tours
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.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang-Kuang Sii Fall
After breakfast drive out of town 30KM to the beautifull 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 handicraft as souveniors for visitors pass by. Arrive in the town, transfer to your hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 6: Luang Prabang-Pak Ou Cave
After breakfast, we 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.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 7: Luang prabang-Depart
After breakfast relax until your flight time to transfer you to airport for your departure. End of trip.
Included meals: Breakfast