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Day 1 :
Arrive Vientiane (D)
Arrive at Vientiane
airport – Visa formality – Welcome by your Laos Tourguide at airport -
Transfer to hotel – Sightseeing around the downtown ,
Dinner with Lao folk dance - O/N in Vientiane.
Day 2 : Vientiane
(B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel – Full day city Tour visit Hoprakeo was built in 1566 by king Setthathirat to house
the Emerald Buddha, Sisaket only
temple in Vientiane that has survived the destruction of the city by the
Siamese (Thai) in 1828, ThatLuang Stupa Museum shrin (great Sacred Stupa)
is the most important national monument in Vientiane, with golden stupa
believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha, Pratuxay Monument is situated in the center of Vientiane
prefecture, its architecture is inspired the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and
incorporates typical Lao motifs, See the Sunset at Mekong Riverside - O/N
in Vientiane.
Day 3 : Vientiane – Xieng Khoang
(B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel - Transfer
to Domestic Airport, Fly to XiengKhouang Province – Meet your Xieng Khoang
tourguide at airport - Transfer to Hotel, - Excursion by Car to Visit The Main site of Jars, ( The Mysterious Plain of Jars scattered on a
hill frame slope , about 12 Kilometers
ourtside ( Phonsavan ) are over 300 giant jars of unknown origin
they weight between one and six tons each and must be over 1000 years age. - on way back ,
visit Phonsavanh Market - O/N in Xieng khoang.
Day 4 : Xieng
Khoang – Luang Prabang (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Xieng
Khoang market and then excursion by road toward Luangprabang
, the former Royal capital City of Laos , the crown jewel of the
ancient Lane Xang Empire
(pronounced ‘lane sang’) – the
Land of a Million Elephants - via Phoukhoune, on the way
you will have a chance to have an overview the experience the local
life style along the mountianous road through the tropical rain
forest . PM Arrive Luang Prabang – Check in at hotel – Free for
walking at downtown beside the Mekong
river - O/N in Luang Prabang
Day 5 : Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Ting
Caves (by boat on Mekong river) – Phanom Weaving (B, L)
After breakfast, begin a full
day boat trip on the mighty Mekong
River to visit the Pak Ou Caves with their lacquered
Buddha statues. Then make a visit to the village of Ban Phanom
where traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden looms. Then
return to Luang Prabang ,Visit Wat Visoun, the site of
impressive Thad Makmo
stupa. The rounded dome is
stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao.
Phou Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding
views for many miles in each direction.
Wat Phu Sii sits
atop the mountain, along side the skeletons of Indochina
war anti-aircraft guns! Then continue to visit Wat Mai. Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of
the wooden Sim (chapel) emphasizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural
style. Wat Xieng Thong is considered to emphasize
& characterize the uniqueness of Luang Prabang’s local style: its
several roofs sweep low to the ground.
See also the impressive "tree of life" mosaic here. The
gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from
the Ramayana; Then return to your hotel.
This town is wonderful for
walking, spend the rest of the day exploring or relaxing on your
own. – O/N in Luang Prabang
Day 6 : Luang Prabang – Khuangsi waterfall
(B, L)
Early morming 05h00 to go to the monks procession in
town. You can give the monks the food (rice ,
fruits …). Back to hotel for Breakfast then drive with your guide by car up to the Tad Khuang Sii
waterfall. The falls cascade over
many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool,
turquoise pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due to the high
mineral content. You can climb the
stairs and look down from various high viewpoints on the way to the
top! Enjoy a picnic lunch then
return to the downtown to visit the National Museum,
which was once a king's palace.
Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including
photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries
of foreign countries and explore
city at your leisure. Luang Prabang
is a wonderful walking town, and you can find dinner on your own at any
number of clean & delicious international restaurants. – O/N in Luang
Prabang
Day 7 : Luang Prabang
Departure (B)
Breakfast in
hotel – Transfer to airport for departure from Luang Prabang – TOUR END
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