Day 01: Arrival – Vientiane (-/-/-)

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Welcome to the capital city, your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Overnight in Vientiane


Day 02: Vientiane - Luang Namtha (Road) (B/-/-)

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The journey northwards begins as we transfer to the airport and board our flight to Luang Namtha, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to you accommodation. No activities are planned for the rest of the day so you can stroll around the town or just relax at the riverside retreat until the briefing about our upcoming trekking days. Overnight in Luang Namtha



Day 03: Luang Namtha – Ban Nam Yang (B/L/-)

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This day, walk for around three hours through forest and upland fields to the highest point of the trek, where there is an Akha resting place. Here you will have a picnic lunch of local food before you descend to the village of Nam Yang for a visit with the villagers. On the way back an Akha hunter will accompany you and display his bird calling skills. We continue down to the Ban Nam Ngaen where you can choose to visit That Poum Pouk if you still have time. Overnight in Luang Namtha


Day 04: Luang Namtha -Oudomxay – Muang La (B/-/-)

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We visit the local market before setting off on our journey along the south to Muong La via Oudomxay. Here we have the chance to enjoy the intriguing Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. The 400 years old legendary statue is said to have many supernatural powers, and is widely worshipped among the faithful local Buddhists. We arrive in Muang La, famous for its natural hot springs by mid afternoon. Here you can relax by taking a traditional massage, or enjoy the hot springs. Overnight in Muang La


Day 05: Muang La –half day tour -Nong Khiaw (B/L/-)

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This morning we have time for an exploration of Muang La and surrounding ethnic villages before heading back on the road, taking in some wonderful scenery en route to our next stop Nong Khiaw. Overnight in Nong Khiaw




Day 06: Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang (B/L/-)

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Today we continue our boat adventure down the Nam Ou, enjoying the lush green forests and landscape. We will be able to stop off at a few villages and admire the breathtaking limestone karst scenery. Along the way we stop to visit the mysterious caves of Pak Ou, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. We continue our trip down the river to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 07: Luang Prabang – half day city tour– Khuangsi Waterfall (B/-/-)

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First we visit the morning Phousi Market, and then 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 tour also takes us to the beautiful Khuangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Return to Luang Prabang after lunch time for a half day city tour begining with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 08: Luang Prabang – Departure

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Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

Trip Price Included

•     Transportation in private
•     7 nights' accommodation in Superior room with daily breakfast ,3 lunches
•     Domestic flight with airport tax as stated only
•     Boat trip as stated in above sights
•     English speaking 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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