Day 01: Arrival - Luang Prabang (-/ -/ -)

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Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa and to enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 02: Luang Prabang - Pakou - Luang Prabang (B/ -/ -)

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After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour taking you to the main points of interest, including the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its low sweeping roofs, representing classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the rice wine is produced, Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, small villages well known for silk weavings and for Saa (jute) papermaking.  Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 03: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfalls – Hill Tribe Tour (B/ -/ -)

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An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful residents. Today, 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, travel through some  local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe, Ban Ou, Lowland Lao and Ban Thapene of Khmu village. Enjoy the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can take a dip in the large turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 04: Luang Prabang - Vientiane ( B/ -/ -)

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One Of great interest to most visitors is the The National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Travel to the Central Market, before taking our afternoon flight back to Vientiane. We start exploring Vientiane capital city with a sightseeing tour of some of the major sights of the capital; including the oldest temple Wat Sisaket, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. 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. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 05: Vientiane – Pakse – Champassak – Wat Phou (B/ L/ D)

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Early morning, board your flight to Vientiane and then cruise to Champassak. Arrive at Champassak in time for a riverside lunch, followe by a guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian 10th century temple of Wat Phou, the boat’s namesake. Wat Phou is a wonderful archeological site of Khmer civilization, predating the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia. As dusk falls, we board the Vat Phou for a relaxing cruise down-river, enjoying the tropical sunset on the deck. Dinner is served on board, while the boat docks for the night alongside a remote Laotian village. Overnight on board Wat Phou Cruise

Day 06: Huei Thamo - Oum Moung Temple - Khong Island (B/ L/ D)

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After a leisurely breakfast on board, we set sail for the village of Huei Thamo, only a few minutes walk away from the spectacular hidden Manoluck LPQ forest temple of Oum Moung. We rejoin the boat for a leisurely cruise southbound and enjoy lunch on the deck, continuing south to the wild paradise of the “4,000 islands” region. In the afternoon we will arrive at Ban Dua Tae, a traditional Laotian Village. We observe traditional village life and learn about the daily activities within the village. This evening we enjoy a quiet dinner on board, under the stars, serenaded by the songs by the songs of the buffalo toads. Overnight on board Wat Phou Cruise

Day 07: Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Departure (B/ -/ -)

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Today we enjoy breakfast on the upper deck, while cruising to the small village of Ban Veuthong, where we will board a small longtail boat to Khong Island, the largest island in the 4,000 islands region. Continue to ake a long tail boat back to the mainland for lunch amid the bygone splendid of another age; colorful French colonial houses and an old customs post, alongside a stone quay. We will transfer by mini van to the Khong Pha Peng waterfall, “the Niagara of the East“, close to the Cambodian border. And drive return to Pakse


Day 08: Pakse – Departure (B/ -/ -)

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After breakfast, we will shall bid farewell and transfer you to the airport or border.

Trip Price Included

• 6 nights' acommodation in Superior room and 1 night in Wat Phou boat
• English speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
• Gov’ s tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

Trip Price Excluded

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• All air tickets in/to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Lunch or dinner unless where stated
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses 

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