Itinerary

Day 1

Chiangkhong – Houeisay - Pakbeng (L/D)
Arrive in Houisay before 09.00 AM . The LuangSay boat departs from Houeisay pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong River to Pak Beng. One stop is made to visit and admire the authentic rural life of hill tribe settlements. A delicious Buffet lunch is served on board. The boat will arrive at LuangSay Lodge before sunset for overnight stop. Dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River.

Day 2

Pakbeng – Luangprabang (B/L/D)
Breakfast served at terrace around 7:30 a.m. In the morning visit the morning market (Optional) of Pak Beng where the nearby villagers and hill tribes buy and exchange their goods. Boat departs at 08:30 a.m. for her second part of trip, making another stop at tribal village. Lunch is again served on board; boat makes another stop at Ban Baw to observe the processing traditional rice alcohol. Upon arrival at Pak Ou village at the mouth of Nam Ou River, boat stops for a trip Tam Ting ‘Caves of thousand Buddha's, reaching Luang Prabang (UNESCO world heritage city) before sunset. Then transfer to town and overnight in Luangprabang.

Day 3

Luang Prabang (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day visit of the old city. Start your visit with Vat Vixoune influenced by Thai- Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa. Proceed to Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda Take a walk in the old city and visit Vat Sene, the perfect place to pray or meditate. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon continue your visit with Vat Xieng Thong the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. The roofs sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels. Climb up to Phousi hill with its outstanding view over the city, its surroundings and the Mekong river. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 4

Luang Prabang – Kuangsi. (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.. Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall (30 kms). On the way, visit Hmong village at Ban Na Ouane and Khmou village at Ban Tha pen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, swimming or relaxing nearby the clear pools of the tiered limestone formations. Picnic lunch nearby waterfall. Back to Luang Prabang in afternoon and time at leisure in the old city. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 5

Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel . Visit the national museum, the former royal palace. Transfer to the airport and departure to Vientiane. Arrive in Vientiane, transfer to your hotel and check in. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit of Vientiane: Vat Sisaket, the oldest and most beautiful temple of Vientiane, Ho Prakeo, the royal temple turned museum. Proceed to That Luang Stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos and stop at Patouxay (the Arc of Triumph). Stop at Talat Sao (the big central market) if time permits. Take a short walk along the Mekong at sunset. Dinner at local restaurant with traditional music and dances

Day 6

Vientiane (B)
Breakfast at hotel , if time permit visit with Nongbuathong hand weaving village before transfer to airport for departure flight.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

English/French speaking guide All accommodation based on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast All meals as indicated on itinerary. (B : Breakfast ; L : Lunch ; D : Dinner ) All transportation and boat trip All entrance fees & permits during guided time

Exclusions -

nternational/domestic airfares & airport taxes. Visa & visa arrangements Personal Travel insurance Meals not indicated on itinerary Other personal expenses Tips & gratuities