Day 01. Houeixai – Pakbeng (Lunch, Dinner)

Today, the Laos highlander package 8 days will be started by picking you up at the Houeixai Border. We will board your traditional slow boat for the trip down the Mekong River. The scenery along this part of the Mekong is arguably at its most beautiful.  As your journey downriver you will stop at the Hmong of Ban Houay Lampen where you have the opportunity to explore the village and observe their traditional lifestyle. Arriving at Pakbeng late afternoon you will check in to your hotel and enjoy a few drinks watching the sun set over the mountains and the Mekong. Overnight in Pakbeng.

Day 02. Pakbeng – Oudomxay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

This morning we pay an early visit to the morning market in Pakbeng before driving towards Oudomxay, the most mountainous area in Laos. The many villages that dot the hillsides and the undulating terrain makes this an interesting journey.

Oudomxay Province is home to a mixture of 23 ethnic minority groups. We make a few rest stops along the way, giving you the opportunity to see the ethnic minority groups such as Hmong, Khmu, Black Thai and Lue. The hill tribe people are unfailingly friendly, welcoming you with waving hands and smiling faces. Overnight in Oudomxay

Day 03. Oudomxay – Muong La – Muong Ngoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, our journey to Muong La will lead us through some scenic landscape.  Here we have the fantastic chance to visit Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. This 400 years old legendary Buddha image is said to have many supernatural powers and is widely worshipped among the faithful local Buddhists. After a pleasant stop in Muong La we continue our voyage towards Muong Khoua and board a traditional boat for a leisurely cruise on the Nam Ou River to Muong Ngoi. This remote little village, set along the east riverbank is accessible only by river and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Overnight in Muong Ngoi

Day 04. Muong Ngoi – Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast this morning we take a short boat journey to Nong Khiaw were we transfer to road transport for the drive to the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Along the way we visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, these caves are an ancient pilgrimage site and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha images left there over hundreds of years. Arriving in Laung Prabang midafternoon we check in to our hotel and your evening is free to explore or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 05. Luang Prabang – City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast back at your hotel we will head out to see the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. From here we visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang.

Late afternoon we climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred gilded stupa and to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the sun setting over the Mekong River. Descending the mountain your will find yourself in the midst of the famous Luang Prabang Night Market, where you can find a unique selection of handmade textiles and handicrafts locally made by both ethnic Lao and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 06. Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

This morning we have an early departure following Route 13 to Vang Vieng. Climbing into the mountains we pass through spectacular scenery and numerous hill tribe villages. We will lunch at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters above sea level surrounded by the endless mountain peaks of this remote region. After lunch we continue on along Route 13 arriving in Vang Vieng mid-afternoon.

After check in and time to freshen up we board our boat for a relaxing trip on the Nam Song River, exploring the breathtaking mountain landscape and stopping to explore the famous Tham Jang Cave, used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders. Overnight in Vang Vieng

Day 07. Vang Vieng – Vientiane (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

This morning we drive 4 hours to the national capital of Vientiane, a charming city with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet and American influences.

After check in and time to freshen up we head out on our afternoon city tour. You are seeing the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the national icon of Laos, That Luang Stupa, stopping along the way to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, from there you visit COPE Center. The COPE was created in response to the need to provide UXO survivors with the care and support they required, namely by way of orthotic and prosthetic devices. This museum was set after in 1997 to help covering the victim during Indochina war.

Heading for the waterfront your evening is free to enjoy a few drinks watching the sunset over the Mekong River, explore the Night Market and take in some of the city’s nightlife. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 08. Vientiane – Departure (Breakfast)

After breakfast, we will visit the Morning Market and if time permits we will also visit the Laos’s handmade textile exhibition center. The tour ends after your transfer to airport or for departure. End the Laos highlander package 8 days

Tour cost : In USD / Person – Based on the category below (Valid up to 30th Sept 2019):