Day 01: Arrival –Vientiane (-/-/-)

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Welcome to Vientiane, a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major sights of the capital, including Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national icon, the precious and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, have a stopp at the imposing Patuxay Monument to take some beautiful pictures. End the day at Mekong River side and admire the sunset. Overnight in Vientiane

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

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Today, board a short flight to Luang Prabang.  Here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as have a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local people and hill tribes surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang


Day 03: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfalls (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. After breakfast, we’ll visit the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum (closed Tuesdays) , explore the Central Market, before we drive to visit the Hmong hill tribe at Ban Nam Ouay, and also Ban Ou, a village famous for its cotton production. We then spend the rest of the day at the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfalls, where the water tumbles 60 meters over multi tiered limestone formations into a cool and clear pool. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 04: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Pakbeng (B/-/-)

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Heading out of the town, we take 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, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make local rice wine. We then continue our boat trip to the atmospheric riverside town of Pakbeng. We will reside in Pakbeng overnight

Day 05: Pakbeng – HoueiSay (B/-/-)

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After breakfast, we will visit the local market where many hill tribe people converge from the outlying valleys and hillsides to sell their goods and buy provisions. Upon leaving Pakbeng, we re-embark on our boat for the second leg of our journey toward HoueiSay, which is close to the famous Golden Triangle. The cruise is long, but the unequalled, tranquil river scenery will make this an interesting day. Overnight in HoueiSay


Day 06: HoueiSay - Thailand

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The surrounding areas of HoueiSay are home to 34 ethnic minority groups, the second most ethnically diverse province in Laos. After an enjoyable visit to the Lu hill tribe people at Ban Namkeung, we take a short drive to the border gate for Chiang Khong, Thailand. The tour ends at the Lao-Thai border.

Trip Price Included

•      Transportation in private
•      5 nights' accommodation in Superior room with daily breakfast
•      Domestic flight from Vientiane to LuangPrabang
•      Boat trip upstreams on Me Kong River
•      Professional English speaking Tour guide
•      Admission fee to indicated sights
•      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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