DISCOVERY OF LAOS 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS
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DISCOVERY OF LAOS 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS

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Regularly hailed as the most beautiful country in Southeast Asia, Laos is characterized by the expansive Mekong River that flows through its heart, with dense tropical forest either side and a backdrop of stunning mountains. This tour has been tailored to emphasize everything that makes Laos special, from its cities' devoutly religious citizens to the untouched islands and jungle in the south.
Starting at Luang Prabang, you will be introduced to the spiritual centre of the country and its former capital. Visiting this city's numerous temples, dating back to the 16th century, offers an informative glimpse into Laos' past, whilst climbing the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi provides the most spectacular panoramic view imaginable.
Next, we will take to the waters of the Mekong River to visit the Pak Ou Caves, lined with thousands of golden Buddha statues. Continuing up the river, we will arrive at the eco-friendly Ou-Kamu Lodge for an overnight stay in this natural paradise.
The following day will let you take in the rest of Luang Prabang's surroundings, including a traditional weaving village and the forest retreat of Wat Pa Phon Pao before the evening transfer to Vientiane. Here, you will see the charming old temples that characterize this city which, unlike many in Asia, remains highly traditional.
Leaving Vientiane, you will fly to Pakse, the hub of Southern Laos' cultural intrigue where pre-Ankorian structures, famous coffee plantations and the breathtaking 4000 Islands await. Enjoy a 90 minute elephant trek through the forest before heading for Khong Island, the perfect place to base yourself and explore the regions archipelago. Leaving the 4000 Islands, head back to Pakse for the return leg of what we hope will be an unforgettable trip.





DAY 1: ARRIVAL – LUANG PHRABANG (D)

Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquillity and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore StreetNight Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.


DAY 2: LUNAG PHRABANG – PAKOU CAVES – BAN XANG HAI (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand made of Jute Sar paper. Overnight in Luang Prabang.


DAY 3: LUANG PHRABANG – KUANGSRI WATER FALL (B/L/D)

This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice.
Breakfast, you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit the Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe, Ban Ou,Lowland Lao and Ban Thapene of Khmu village. Continue driving to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfallwhere you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang


DAY 4: LUANG PHRABANG – XIENG KHUOANG – PLAIN OF JARS (OVERLAND) (B/L/D)

Breakfast, we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which 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, and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights. Today, we are driving 306KM overland on up Hill Mountain with splendid natural scenery to Xiengkhouang, where was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. If time permits, we are seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun [if time permits] and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh


DAY 5: XIENGKHUOANG – VIENTIANE (FLIGHT) (B/L/D)

Breakfast, visit Central Market, and then free at leisure by own discovery for you to further explore the town before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we continue our sightseeing tour of Vientiane surrounding; visit the impressive Lao-Thai Friendship Bridgeand the Buddha Park, a display of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk on parkland located by the Mekong River. A view of the Atacular sunset over the Mekong River is perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane.


DAY 6: VIENTIANE – CITY TOURS (B/L/D)

After Breakfast you are met to continue exploring Vientiane capital city, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Atnoon continue to visit the rest of Vientiane by walk, visit Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. Then we pass by the major shopping area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadinwhere the major goods display; including fresh food, household, textiles, gold, silver and ancient souvenir varied display and return to Mekong Riverside and late evening. By late afternoon observing sunset by Mekong. Overnight in Vientiane.


DAY 7: VIENTIANE – PAKSE – DONKHONG (FLIGHT + OVERLAND) (B/L/D)

Breakfast, we take an early flight to Pakse. On arrival, we drive on the National Road No. 13th south to Champassak and visit the ruins of Wat Phu, which is well known as the most important Hindu sanctuary of the Khmer Empire between 9th –13th centuries. Here is also a chance to visit some nearby Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines, after a shortstop visit, we continue to Done Khong Island by long tail local boat. Overnight in Don Khong Island.


DAY 8: KHONG ISLAND-DONKHONE – KHONG ISLAND (BOAT) (B/L/D)

Early morning breakfast, Take a boat trip down to Khone island, we explore the local villages of Ban Khone, where the old French colonial buildings and its retrace the old colonial past with seeing the first Lao railway with its locomotive. We continue discover the area of 4000 islands by our leisurely boat to visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls of marking the end of Lao boundary to Cambodia call Liphi waterfall, known as the Samphamith. If we have luck, we may be seen the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Mekong dolphin at Ban Hang Khone. Return to Ban Nakasang and drive to famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng. The largest waterfall in South East Asia, known as Niagara of the east. Overnight in Don KhonG Island.


DAY 9: DON KHONG – THADLO – PAKSE (B/L/D)

Upon leaving Done Khong Island, we continue our journey towards Tadlo, through Boloven plateau where famous tea and coffee plantation and other lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil are incredible all along the way. En route, there are some opportunities to explore a part of Bolovenplateau and visit some hill villages of the Katu, Alak and Nge ethnic minority people, return to Pakse by late evening. Overnight in Pakse.


DAY 10: PAKSE - DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast; there is a free time for your own exploration of Pakse Town before catching either flight to Siem Reap-Cambodia or overland exit the Chongmek International checkpoint.
Note: (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)


TOUR DURATION: 10 Days / 9 Nights

TOUR OPERATES: Year Round / On Demand

TOUR PRICE: Available upon Request

Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Our Services Include:

  • Accommodation based on twin sharing room
  • All entrance fee mention in itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Full land transportation
  • Boat Trips to Ou Cave
  • Boat trip Wat Phou-Khong island about 5hours
  • Meals mention in itinerary
  • Domestic air ticket from Xieng Khuang–Vientiane
  • Domestic air ticket from Vientiane–Pakse
  • Lao government tax

Our Services do not Include:

  • International and domestic flights (quoted separately).
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Camera/video entrance fees.
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance, tips, visa
  • Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.

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  • All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Laos tour to your individual specifications.

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