Day 01: Arrival – Vientiane (Dinner)

The Laos Images package tour 6 days is started by picking up from the airport on your arrival, then drive to check in at the hotel (Check in at noon time).

After a short break, we are heading to Night Market tour, you strolling around and watching the sunset and observing local life along the Mekong Riverside. Take a walk by the Great King Chao Anouvong Park and experience the night market where you can find souvenirs, textile, antique items food and drink. You might experience the Lao traditional massage and we head for dinner at the Mekong Riverside restaurant. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 02: Vientiane – Full day city tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast back at the hotel we begin our journey to see 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.

After lunch, we are heading from downtown center 21KM to Buddha Park and stop by at Lao-Thai friendship bridge for duty free and shopping. Back to down town center and heading to restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 03: Vientiane – Vang Vieng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After an early breakfast we depart the capital for our journey northbound.  Our drive will take approximately 4 hours passing through spectacular countryside before climbing into the mountains. There will be photo opportunities along the way and a stop at a colourful local market where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions.

After lunch we will visit the famous Than Jang Cave, once used by local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders.  The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Vang Vieng, take a boat ride down river or just relax by the pool at your hotel. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Day 04: Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

This morning we drive further into the mountains passing 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 stopping for photo opportunities and arriving in Luang Prabang afternoon.

After check in at our hotel 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.

Decenting 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 05: Luang Prabang – Khoungsi waterfall + Pack Ou caves (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

This morning you have the option and opportunity to rise early and participate in the daily morning ritual of Alms Giving, you will experience saffron-clad monks collecting offerings or ‘Alms’ from faithful local residents. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the daily procession.

After breakfast back at the hotel we begin our journey to Khouangsi Waterfall stopping along the way to visit the morning Phousi Market, this where all locals of Luang Prabang come to do their daily shopping.  You will see a variety of local foodstuffs and products including dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, fish, vegetables and fruit, everything needed for daily life in Laos.

On arrival at the Khouangsi Waterfall you will have the opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim in the topaz pools below the falls, walk along the forest trails and visit the Bear Sanctuary. You will also enjoy a picnic lunch below the falls.

Upon return to Luang Prabang we board our private boat for a pleasant and scenic cruise up on the Mekong River to 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.

Returning to Luang Prabang we disembark our boat and have the option of taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving or returning to the hotel for free time to relax. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 06: Luang Prabang – half day city tours – Departure (Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast back at the hotel we begin our half day tours to see some of the highlights of Luang Prabang before departure, including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts 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. End the Laos Images package tour 6 days.

HOTEL LIST

Inclusion:

• Accommodation in twin shared basis
• Private, Air-conditioned Transport
• English speaking guide, Boat trip
• Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary
• Meals: daily breakfast at hotel, lunch and dinner at local restaurant with local food
• Gov’t taxes and service charges
• Luggage handling
• Drinking water 2 bottle per day during the excursion

Exclusion:

• Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
• Domestic & Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
• Travel and/or Medical Insurance
• Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary
• Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

Additional remarks:

• Itinerary is subject to change depending on flight availability, road and/or weather conditions and room availability.
• Group of 10 persons and above will use separate vehicle in Luang Prabang due to UNESCO restrictions on large coaches entering downtown Luang Prabang.
• Hotels listed above may not meet international star rating standards, especially in the remote areas where accommodation options are limited.
• Room rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
• Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations.