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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 up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as 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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Today, enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, 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 local speciality of rice wine is produced. Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. We also have time to visit 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 (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 (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. You can also visit the morning Phousi Market where you canl see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Enjoy lifetime at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene. Time permitting you may also wish to drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, and then return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 04: Luang Prabang – Xiengkhouang (B/-/-)

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After breakfast, we visit the National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Today, we drive 306km uphill a mountain surrounded by wonderful natural scenery to Xiengkhouang. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars. If time permits, we see the old capital of Muang Khoun and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh

Day 05: Xiengkhouang – Vientiane (B/-/-)

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This morning, visit the Central Market, free time to explore the town further before catching our flight back to Vientiane. After checking into the hotel, time permiting we continue our sightseeing tour of the surrounding areas of Vientiane; we visit the impressive Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, close to the Friendship Bridge. A spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 06: Vientiane - City Tour (B/-/-)

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Today, we continue to explore Vientiane capital by visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Enroute to  That Luang StupaL, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument. In the afternoon, we continue visiting the rest of Vientiane by foot, including Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We pass by the major shopping area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin. Return to the Mekong Riverside in the late afternoon for observing the sunset. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 07: Vientiane – Pakse – Don Khone Island (Flight) (B/-/-)

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After breakfast, we catch an early flight to Pakse. On arrival, we drive south to Champassak and tvisit the fascinating pre-angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia's most dramatically situated temples. We have time to explore these intriguing Khmer ruins, which are perched at the base of Mount Phu Kao. We continue our journey by long tail boat to Don Khone, the largest island in the South Mekong river region known as the 4000 islands, one of the most scenic areas in Laos. Overnight on Don Khone Island


Day 08: Don Khone Island – Surrounding (B/-/-)

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After an early morning breakfast, we begin by re-tracing the French colonial-past at Ban Khone. Continue our exploration of the area of the 4000 islands by boat and visit the most beautiful Liphi waterfall, also known as the Samphamith. If we have luck, we may catch a glimpse of the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Mekong dolphin at Ban Hang Khone. We return to Ban Nakasang and drive to the famous waterfall of Khone Phapeng - the largest waterfall in South East Asia, also known as the 'Niagara of the east'. Overnight on Don Khone Island

Day 09: Don Khone Island - Tadlo – Pakse (B/-/-)

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You journey towards Tadlo, through the Boloven plateau. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows you to observe the cultivation of rich coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops that can be seen en route. This trip gives visitors the chance to venture off the beaten track and to discover some of the lesser-known areas of Laos, exploring the wild beauty of this southern region. Upon arrival at Tad Lo waterfall, we visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu, populated by ethnic minority groups. We return to Pakse by late evening. Overnight in Pakse

Day10: Pakse – Departure (B/-/-)

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After breakfast; there will be free time for your own exploration of Pakse Town before catching a flight to Siem Reap-Cambodia or exiting Laos overland from the Chongmek International checkpoint to Ubon Ratchathani Thailand.

Trip Price Included

• Transportation in private
• 9 nights' accommodation in Deluxe Room with daily breakfast
• Domestic flight from Vientiane to Paske
•  Boat trip as stated in above sights
• 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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