Amazing Laos

Day 1: Vientiane - Arrival (-/-/-)
Welcome to Vientiane, capital of Laos today !
You will be met and greeted on arrival at Vientiane Airport, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for your own discovery. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane City Tour – Luang Prabang (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we explore highlights of Vientiane capital, including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha image. En route to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

In the afternoon we continue visiting the rest of Vientiane on foot, including Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We pass by the major shopping area continuing to Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where various goods are displayed for sale; including fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques.
Transfer to Vientiane Airport for your late afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Here you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Big Brother Mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves (B/-/-)
The day starts with visit to the Big Brother Mouse shop to select some books for the village visit. We head north by car along route 13, before taking an unpaved road to Ban Khia Luang village. We have ample time to visit the school, play with the kids and watch them enjoy their new books. We also take some time to explore the rest of the village, where you can see weaving and visit the local temple. We stop for lunch at the village, which can either be a western picnic lunch, or traditional Lao food such as sticky rice, laap and fresh vegetables cooked by the villagers.
After lunch we say good bye to the village and drive to Ban Khoklin, which takes us through some beautiful scenery of mountains and paddy fields. At Ban Khoklin we board a private boat down the Nam Ou River for 30 minutes to Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. And continue down the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang, arriving back there by late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls and Ban Chan (B/-/-)
Today we cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village. Then visit the morning Phousi 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 local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. This then takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Luang Prabang - Departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Time at leisure before you will be transferred to Luang Prabang Airport for flight to go home or extension to Halong Bay or Angkor Wat temples. Tour ends.

Prices: from $389/ person. Please contact our Tour Managers to book Amazing Laos Tour today.

Including:

• Transportation in private vehicle
• Accommodation in DOUBLE or TWIN room at selected hotels with daily breakfast
• Boat trip on Mekong River to Pak Ou cave in Luang Prabang
• English Speaking Guide
• Visits, excursions
• Meals (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

Excluding:

• Laos visa stamping fee on arrival
• International airfares to/ from Laos
• Domestic air ticket Vientiane – Luang Prabang
• Travel insurance
• Lunch or dinner unless where stated
• Book Big Brother mouse
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses 

Hotels:

1. Lao Plaza Hotel R.O.H (****) or similar in Vientiane
2. Villa Santi Resort SUP (****) in Luang Prabang

Amazing Laos Tour features two major destinations in Laos: Vientiane and Luang Prabang where you will stroll around to explore ancient pagodas and temples to learn about Laos culture and architecture. It is also about the humain contacts with local people even in Pak Ou cave or small villages inhabited by ethnic minorities. This journey gives an overview on Laos country and people.

Please contact our Tour Managers for any more assistance.