After breakfast, departure to visit the colorful Thong Khan Kham market. There are many markets in Vientiane. There you will find all the foods that constitute the daily diet of Laotians but also all kinds of products (household appliances, jewelry, etc.). Dried red peppers are widely used in Laotian cuisine, particularly for macerating meat and fish. then visit the imposing Patuxay Monument. which is well known as a Triumphal Arch of Vientiane before continuing to the famous That Luang Stupa.

Continuation of the discovery of the city of Vientiane. We start with Wat Sisaket which is the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure has remarkable frescoes and images of Buddha, then Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of the Laos monarchy, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Statue.

In the afternoon: we will visit to Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power. Then go to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes. Along the way, stop to take photos of the Friendship Bridge which was built by the Australian government in 1994 and connects Laos and Thailand. Arrive at Buddha Park and enjoy a walk in the park. Also known as XiengKhuan, this park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The concrete sculptures are bizarre, yet intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful grounds. The peaceful setting of the park on the banks of the Mekong contrasts radically with the somewhat eccentric works sculpted in 1958 by a Laotian shaman-priest-yogi. The concrete sculptures are bizarre, yet intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful grounds. Then you also visit the Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge.

Return to Vientiane city center. The rest of the day is free to take a stroll in charming, relaxing colonial neighborhoods or you can enjoy a cup of coffee in shaded terraces while contemplating scenes of river life as the sun sets on the Mekong.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early check out then transfers to the station to take the high-speed train to Vang Vieng. After an hour by train, you arrive in Vang Vieng, welcomed by our driver then depart to explore four different caves and two different villages.

Your guide will then lead you to the first cave Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). Inside this cave, you will have the chance to see ancient Buddha statues and incredible natural limestone elephant sculptures. As you progress through the cave, your guide will tell you its history and enlighten you about the many stories and interesting part of the cave.

Then you will see the traditional Laotian village nearby, the guide will walk you through it, introduce you to the local villages and tell you more about the history of the village.

We will then depart from the village passing through green rice fields and beautiful mountains before reaching two more caves: Tham Hoy and Tham Loup. In these caves there are Buddha statues and more beautiful stalactites. Besides that, you will see more than 100 names of Laotians who once hid in the caves during the past wars that affected Laos.

Then you will take a short hike to Tham Nam (water cave), where you can refresh yourself.

Finally, we will walk from the water cave to a Hmong (hill tribe) village. They are among the minority groups in Laos who have existed here for hundreds of years, living peacefully in the mountains. You can meet the villagers and play with the children; it is also a great opportunity to take photos and videos!

Overnight in Vang Vieng.

After breakfast, we will catch the express train to Oudomxay. This province is home to 23 ethnic minority groups. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you and transfer you to the jungle resort, Namkat Yolapa. After checking into your hotel to relax for your own time.

Overnight in Oudomxay.

An active day in the jungle. You will take a walk today to the Namkat Waterfall. You walk through the jungle and part of the route you cover via 13 rope bridges. A real adventure! Are you afraid of heights? Let us know and we will adjust the walk. Lunch is organized at the waterfall and then you walk back to the starting point. On the way we stop at a few giant trees.

Overnight in Oudomxay.

After breakfast, we will take an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Luang Prabang is one of the best-preserved traditional cities in Southeast Asia. Its tranquillity, charm, splendid natural scenery, and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.

We begin our Luang Prabang Tours to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. We enjoy a short tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong, a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty, and traditional art. Later we’ll visit the impressive Wat Visoun, the oldest temple that houses many Buddha images. Next is Wat Aham, the ‘Monastery of the Blossomed Heart’ exudes serenity, and Wat Mai, the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in this city.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Join Tour: 10:00-14:30.

Meet at the Vat Nong Pier for 10am. While cruising up the Mekong, enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, or juice. The first stop of the day is at Ban Xang Hai AKA Whisky Village. There you can sample the Lao whisky and rice wine, watch the local artisans at their looms, and see the beautiful Wat Xang Hai. After a short exploration, once again board the boat for your main destination, Pak Ou Caves. The Pak Ou Caves rest where the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers meet with stunning limestone cliffs and jungle scenery. Both lower and upper caves are accessible by stairs. You will have plenty of time to explore the Pak Ou Caves and appreciate their thousands of Buddha statues. Upon returning to the boat, you will be served lunch while heading back to Luang Prabang finishing at the pier.

This affordable cruise allows you to experience the legendary Pak Ou Caves, enjoy an array of traditional Lao food, and take in views of daily life on the Mekong. Certainly, an afternoon not to be missed!

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Do you want to know what it takes to cultivate, harvest and prepare rice before it’s ready to eat?

This unique half-day ‘Rice is Life’ activity takes you on an in depth and hands-on learning experience where you will participate in 14 steps of the rice cycle on the Living Land community farm.

The Living Land Farm, a community enterprise just outside of Luang Prabang, maintains educational programs and professional organic farming right next to village rice paddies. Only small groups are able to join the interactive rice farming experience which actively benefits locals from the community, maintaining their crafts in their traditional form. You’ll also learn about bamboo weaving, tool and trap making, gardening and even blacksmithing.

After a special rice snack at the farm we’ll take a scenic drive along the Mekong River to have lunch at the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall. You’ll have plenty of time to swim, explore, and photograph the waterfalls as well as you stroll through the lush surrounding jungle.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Free till pick up by driver and transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.