This immersive Laos 8 days tour takes you on a captivating exploration of Laos, following the mighty Mekong River from its northern highlands to the southern delta. Your adventure begins in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with gleaming temples and steeped in rich cultural heritage. As you travel south, encounter the charm of Vientiane, Laos’ capital, where exquisite Buddhist architecture awaits. The journey continues along the Mekong to the southern towns of Pakse and Champasak, offering glimpses into diverse local cultures and dramatic landscapes. Finally, your adventure culminates in the enchanting Si Phan Don, where the Mekong transforms into a breathtaking archipelago known as the 4,000 Islands.
Upon your arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Check in to the hotel and take a short break.
If time permits, you will embark on a half-day city tour of Luang Prabang in the afternoon. Check out Wat Visoun, Wat Mai, and Wat Xieng Thong – the three must-visit destinations for any travelers to Laos.
Wat Visoun
Then, you climb up Phou Si Hill for an amazing view of the city at sunset.
Return to the hotel. Free for dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, and an English-speaking guide.
Have breakfast at the hotel before delving into Laotian history at the National Museum, once a royal palace. Here, you’ll find fascinating personal artifacts of the royal family, including photographs, traditional musical instruments, and intriguing gifts from foreign dignitaries.
Your adventure then takes you to the mighty Mekong River. Board a traditional riverboat and embark on a scenic journey towards the famous Pak Ou Caves. These sacred caverns, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Ou Rivers, have served as a pilgrimage site for centuries. Since the 16th century, when King Setthathirat declared them holy, local people have brought thousands of Buddha images to reside within the caves.
Pak Ou Caves
Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your Mekong cruise. Immerse yourself in the local way of life with a visit to Por Sa, a village renowned for its beautiful paper handicrafts and textiles in Ban Xang Khong.
After a day filled with cultural discoveries and serene river cruising, return to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay. Free for dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast, embark on a journey to the breathtaking Kuang Si waterfall. This multi-tiered wonder cascades over hundreds of feet, creating a series of turquoise pools with a captivating blue-green hue due to the high mineral content. Feel free to conquer the stairs and reach various viewpoints along the way, offering stunning panoramic views of the cascading water.
Kuang Si waterfalls
Have a picnic lunch in the fall.
In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Vientiane, the vibrant capital of Laos. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Check in and enjoy an overnight stay in Vientiane, ready to explore the city’s charm tomorrow.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Luang Prabang – Vientiane air ticket, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Today’s adventure starts with a visit to Wat Sisaket, a fascinating temple housing thousands of miniature Buddha statues. Then, continue your exploration of Wat Si Muang, a significant temple in Vientiane.
As a history buff, you won’t want to miss Haw Phra Kaew, the former home of the famous Emerald Buddha, now residing in Bangkok.
Haw Phra Kaew
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, pay your respects at the awe-inspiring That Luang Stupa, a towering golden monument revered by all Laos citizens.
Next, head to Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe – the Patuxay Monument. Take a moment to admire the impressive arches within this unique structure.
Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Free for dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have an early breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Take a flight to Pakse, where our driver will meet and take you to Tad Fane, where you will enjoy a day trek.
Join a 4-hour trek to the Bolaven Plateau. Travel through a local village, a hanging bridge, and coffee plantations. Have a picnic lunch along the way.
Bolaven Plateau
Return to Fad Fane Resort in the afternoon, where you can relax and stay the night.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, Vientiane – Pakse air ticket, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Leave Tad Fane Resort for 4000 Islands after breakfast.
En route, stop to visit an Elephant Camp, meet these giant animals, and talk with the caretakers for lessons about their habitats, etc.
The Elephant Camp
Have lunch at a local restaurant in Don Khone before embarking on a boat ride to 4000 Islands.
Check in to the hotel in 4000 Islands and relax.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a thrilling boat trip to the awe-inspiring Khone Prapeng and Li Phi Falls, the mightiest waterfalls in Southeast Asia! These cascading giants once posed a major obstacle for the French in their attempt to navigate the Mekong River.
Li Phi Falls
Keep your eyes peeled, as this region is also home to a population of 50-100 Irrawaddy dolphins! With a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of these fascinating freshwater creatures in their natural habitat.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant
The afternoon offers a fascinating historical encounter. You’ll have the opportunity to see the remnants of the French colonial legacy, including a small gauge railway and the impressive Colonial Bridge, both built to bypass the mighty Falls.
Then, return to your hotel to relax. Free for dinner.
Included: Accommodation, transportation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and embark on a journey back to Pakse, from here you will take your departure flight.
End of Laos 8 days tour with memorable experience.
Included: Transportation and breakfast at the hotel.
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