Laos Impression

Welcome to Laos. Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will wait for you at the Exit with a welcome board signing your name, then you will be transferred to the well-selected hotel for check in. The rest time will be free for you to relax yourself at the hotel. If you are not very tired, you can go out and walk nearby to experience the local life.

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang (4 stars) - Palace Deluxe Room or similar

Today, you need to get up early to attend the most meaningful religious ceremony, Alms-Giving in Luang Prabang. You will see hundreds of monks collecting alms from devotees one by one in the early morning. After that, you will be led to Pak Ou Caves by cruising on Mekong River, where miniature Buddha sculptures overlook the Mekong River. On the way to Pak Ou Caves, you will have a chance to taste the local rice wine in Ban Xang Hai Village.

In the afternoon, when return back on boat, you will stop at Ban Phanom Village to learn about the production of woven goods. After arriving in downtown, visit Wat Visoun and Wat Aham to immerse in rich religious ambience there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang (4 stars) - Palace Deluxe Room or similar

In the morning, you will be accompanied to visit the Royal Palace Museum, where centuries-old royal objects, such as weapons, sculptures and paintings exhibit. The bustling Morning Phousi Market will be your next stop.

Later, you will be led to have an exploration of Kuang Si Waterfall - the biggest waterfall in Luang Prabang. After that, drive back to the downtown to have your lunch. After the lunch break, you will continue to Wat Xieng Thong to see the glass mosaic painting "the Tree of Life", as well as Wat Mai to admire the elaborately-decorated wooden pillars and a relief wall.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang (4 stars) - Palace Deluxe Room or similar

In the morning, you will be led to the Luang Prabang train station to take a 1-hour express train to Vang Vieng, a small town known for its karst mountains, and peaceful rivers and lagoons. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, your guide will help you to check in at the hotel. The hotel we selected for you has a superlative view of Nam Song River and the facing limestone mountains. You can relax yourself there freely.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng (4 stars) - Classic Room or similar

Today, you will be guided to explore the Tham Jung Cave, once the home for migration people and a place for bathing, the mysterious Tham Phoukham Cave, Laos' sacred cave surrounded by forest, and the delightful Blue Lagoon, a very popular sight among tourists for diving. The Blue Lagoon is in front of the cave. If you want to dive or swim there, please get your swimsuits ready. Your sightseeing in Vang Vieng will be ended here. Our guide and driver will then transfer you to Vientiane by a scenic drive. On arrival, check into a local hotel and have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Eastin Hotel Vientiane (4 stars) - Superior City View or similar

Today, we will start with the older part of the morning market to see how local people doing business. After that, your guide will take you to visit Wat Si Saket, which shows Siamese and Khmer architectural cultures and Haw Phra Kaeo, which houses many Laos' precious collections. Next, move to the National Museum where you can learn about Laos' history.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Pha That Luang - the Buddhist holy land in Laos, and Patuxai - the symbol of Laos' independence.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Eastin Hotel Vientiane (4 stars) - Superior City View or similar

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up and then see you off at Vientiane airport for your flight to Phonsavan in Xieng Khouang. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and help you check into a boutique hotel.

After a short rest, you will be led to visit the central market. Later, you will be escorted to the head quarter of MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to learn about the current situation of mines clearance in Phonsavan. The highlight of today's Laos trip will be the Plain of Jars, where you could appreciate countless mottled stone jars randomly dotted among the vast plain. Till now, it is still a mystery for scientists that where the Jars came from and what's their function.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Vansana Plain of Jars, Phonsavan (3 stars) - Deluxe Room or similar

Today, you will be transferred to Muong Kham. On the way, we will stop at the Thajok Tribal Village, where the delightful scenery of lush mountains will get you refreshed. Upon arrival, you can not only enjoy tranquil rural scenery, but also get relaxed in natural hot springs. After that, your guide will lead you to the Tham Piu Cave and tell you the historical event happened there during a war. Lastly, you will be escorted to check in the hotel in Phonsavanh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Vansana Plain of Jars, Phonsavan (3 stars) - Deluxe Room or similar

Today, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby at the appointed time and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Vientiane where you will catch another flight back home. Your 9 days Laos tour will end here. Wish you a happy journey home.

Meals: Breakfast