This 9 days Laos adventure tour offers an immersive experience into the heart of Laos, blending its cultural heritage with natural beauty. Starting in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the tour includes visits to ancient temples and a chance to witness the traditional alms-giving ceremony.
A boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves and a visit to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall are also highlights. The journey continues to Vientiane for a city tour, exploring key historical sites. The tour also includes a visit to the Bolaven Plateau, known for its coffee plantations, and the serene Khong Island.
Upon your arrival at the airport in Luang Prabang, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy your free time for the rest of the day.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Included: Accommodation and airport pickup.
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a fascinating city tour of Luang Prabang.
Our first stop is the bustling vegetable market, followed by a visit to the former royal residence, now the Royal Palace Museum. Here, you’ll see a collection of rare furniture, traditional costumes, arts, jewelry, and early 20th-century tools and utensils.
We’ll then explore the historic Wat Xieng Thong, known as the Golden City Monastery, dating back to the 16th century and renowned as one of Laos’s most beautiful temples.
Wat Xieng Thong
Our journey continues to the notable Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. A highlight of the day is climbing Phousi Hill, offering stunning panoramic views of the town and the Mekong River at sunset.
The evening concludes with a visit to the Night Market, a perfect place to discover handmade textiles crafted by local and hill tribe artisans. You’ll have the evening free for meals and relaxation, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Continue your 9 days Laos adventure tour with a transfer to Luang Prabang’s local pier, where we’ll board a traditional boat for a scenic journey upstream on the Mekong River towards the Pak Ou caves.
Pak Ou Caves
Along the way, we’ll make a stop at Ban XangHai, a village famous for its production of sticky rice wine. As we continue our cruise, marvel at the impressive collection of gold-lacquered Buddha statues in various sizes, housed within the vast limestone caverns of Pak Ou Cave.
Enjoy a delightful meal of Lao cuisine on board, surrounded by the serene beauty of limestone karsts and the peaceful river. On our return trip, we’ll visit quaint villages to observe local artisans crafting traditional Lao textiles and Sa paper.
The evening is yours to either explore more of Luang Prabang or unwind at your hotel. Dinner will be on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Today’s journey will take you on a delightful excursion through the countryside of Luang Prabang to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls. As we travel, you’ll be captivated by the picturesque scenery of lush rice fields, rolling hills, and quaint villages. Upon arrival at Kuang Si Waterfall, take the time to unwind in its beautiful natural setting. You can relax under the shade of large trees, swim, or play in the cascading pools of clear, cool water.
Kuang Si Falls
A gourmet picnic lunch by the waterfall adds to the experience before we head back to Luang Prabang.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, offering insights into the diverse ethnic groups and traditional crafts of Laos. This visit will deepen your understanding of the country’s rich cultural tapestry.
Later in the day, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax.
Dinner will be on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel in Vientiane.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Luang Prabang – Vientiane air ticket, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
We have an entire day to immerse ourselves in the enchanting atmosphere of Vientiane, the captivating capital of Laos. This city, a melting pot of Indo-Chinese cultures, showcases a fascinating blend of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American, and Soviet influences.
Our exploration includes visits to key landmarks, starting with the National Museum and Wat Sisaket, the city’s oldest temple, famed for its thousands of silver and porcelain images in an authentically preserved compound. We’ll also visit the impressive Haw Phra Keo, a temple known for its stunning architecture and history of housing the Emerald Buddha.
Wat Si Saket
In the afternoon, we’ll wander through the historic Morning Market before heading to Pha That Luang. This magnificent golden stupa stands out against the blue sky, offering a striking visual.
Our journey continues with a climb up the Patuxay Monument, Laos’s own Arc De Triomphe, where a mosaic-tiled ceiling and panoramic city views await at the top.
The day ends with dinner on your own and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to scenic spots (if any), Meals: breakfast, lunch.
In the morning, take an early fly to Pakse. Upon landing at Pakse airport, our guide and driver will be there to greet you and take you on the next leg of your 9 days Laos adventure tour: to the Bolaven Plateau.
This highland area, located east of Pakse, is known for its diverse hill tribes, including the Lavens, who lend their name to the region.
Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls
Our first stop will be at Tad Lo, a breathtaking spot featuring three distinct waterfalls with crystal-clear cascades.
In the afternoon, our adventure continues to the Tad Yuang and Tad Fane waterfalls, where we’ll also have the opportunity to visit a local coffee and/or tea plantation, immersing ourselves in the region’s agricultural practices.
The day concludes with an overnight stay in the serene surroundings of the Bolaven Plateau.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Vientiane – Pakse air ticket, English-peaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
This morning, we journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou, an awe-inspiring pre-Angkorian temple. After marveling at its ancient splendor, we’ll return to Champasak, passing through streets adorned with French colonial architecture.
Wat Phou
After lunch, we’ll make a brief stop at Ban Nong Bune, where you can witness skilled wood carvers practicing their craft.
Our day concludes with a trip to Khong Island, the largest in southern Laos and the gateway to the 4000 Islands Region.
Check in at the hotel. Free for dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off on a cruise through the tranquil backwaters to explore Si Phan Done. In the rainy season, the Mekong River swells to a width of 14 kilometers, its broadest expanse in its long journey from the Tibetan Plateau to the East Sea. As the waters recede, they reveal thousands of islands and islets. Our exploration includes visits to Done Det and Done Som islands, offering insights into the traditional lifestyle of local fishermen.
Don Det Island in Laos
We then proceed to Done Khone Island, where we’ll hike along an ancient railway, a French colonial legacy from 1897, built to navigate the Mekong’s powerful rapids.
Our journey continues with a tuk-tuk ride to Sumphamith Waterfall, followed by a cruise to spot dolphins in the Mekong River.
After returning to Ban Khone, we’ll take a local long boat to Nagasang and then travel by car to the awe-inspiring Khone Phapheng Waterfall, the Mekong’s largest cascade. This natural wonder, caused by a fault line, features dramatic gorges carved through the bedrock. You’ll have time for lunch at a local spot.
The day concludes with a drive back to Pakse in the late afternoon. Check in at the hotel and Pakse and free for dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your leisure time until your flight schedule.
Our driver will take you to the airport for a flight back home. End of 9 days Laos adventure tour.
Included: Breakfast at the hotel and airport drop-off.
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