Glimpse of Laos Tour

Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane
On arrival in Vientiane transfer to your hotel, enjoy the evening free at leisure

Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (Breakfast at hotel)
Our tour will start with the thousands of miniature Buddha’s at Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in the city and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which used to house the Emerald Bhudda, now in Bangkok, Thailand. We’ll then take a short ride across the city to see the National symbol of Laos which is the ‘That Luang Stupa ‘and stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument Laos Arch de Triumph a reminder of the French Colonial period. Transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Free at leisure in Luang Prabang to enjoy this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Town.

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Big Brother mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves (Breakfast at hotel)
After breakfast, take a long tail boat journey along the Nam-Ou & Mekong Rivers, to see the fascinating Pak Ou caves, which in fact are a cave system of two interlinked caves, crammed full of Buddha statues left behind by pilgrims over generations and then we’ll observe the traditional process of rice wine distillation in Ban Sanghai. Return to Luang Prabang stopping by at Big Brother Mouse which sells books to promote Literacy in Laos here you can buy some books to donate to the local village we will visit at Ban Khia Luang, before returning to Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall – Ban Chan (Breakfast at hotel)
Spend the day at Khuang Si Waterfall about 30mins from Luang Prabang, the waterfall is set in a natural jungle setting and you will have plenty of time to relax or swim in it’s turquoise cool pools. Continue by boat to Ban Chan a local village just outside Luang Prabang famous for traditional pottery making watch the process of pots being made on traditional ovens before returning to Luang Prabang mid afternoon.

Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure (Breakfast at hotel)
For those early risers you have a fantastic opportunity to take part in the daily morning ritual of Alms giving to the saffron-clad monks who walk along in single file collecting offerings, normally food. This is a unique tradition throughout Laos and the monks are fully supported by the local residents.

Visit the Laotian Royal Palace officially known as Haw Kham which was built during the French colonial era for the King and his family. The site was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly by palace and be received there. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown and the Palace was then converted into a National museum. Today it houses many artifacts which showcase the richness of Laotian culture. Transfer to the airport for your onward departure.

Transfer to the airport for your onward departure

Including:
English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees
Transport by air con private vehicle
Accommodation base on twin sharing at mentioned hotel or similar
Flight ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Meals as mentioned in program
Taxes and Government Fees

Excluding:
Visas
Personal Expenses
Flight Tickets