Images Of Laos

After breakfast back at the hotel we begin our journey to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket , with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo , which housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the national icon of Laos, That Luang Stupa , stopping along the way to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument , which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. After lunch, we are heading from downtown center 21KM to Buddha Park and stop by at Lao-Thai friendship bridge for duty free and shopping. Back to down town center and heading to restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Vientiane Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

After an early breakfast we depart the capital for our journey northbound. Our drive will take approximately 4 hours passing through spectacular countryside before climbing into the mountains. There will be photo opportunities along the way and a stop at a colorful local market where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. After lunch we will visit the famous Than Jang Cave , once used by local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Vang Vieng take a boat ride down river or just relax by the pool at your hotel. Overnight in Vang Vieng Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

This morning we drive further into the mountains passing spectacular scenery and numerous hill tribe villages. We will lunch at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters above sea level surrounded by the endless mountain peaks of this remote region. After lunch we continue on along Route 13 stopping for photo opportunities and arriving in Luang Prabang afternoon. After check in at our hotel we climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred gilded stupa and to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the sun setting over the Mekong River. Descending the mountain your will find yourself in the midst of the famous Luang Prabang Night Market, where you can find a unique selection of handmade textiles and handicrafts locally made by both ethnic Lao and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Your evening is free to explore the market and sample some traditional Lao cuisine at one of the many restaurants the town has to offer. Overnight in Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

After breakfast back at the hotel we begin our journey to Khouangsi Waterfall stopping along the way to visit the morning Phousi Market , this where all locals of Luang Prabang come to do their daily shopping. You will see a variety of local foodstuffs and products including dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, fish, vegetables and fruit, everything needed for daily life in Laos. On arrival at the Khouangsi Waterfall you will have the opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim in the topaz pools below the falls, walk along the forest trails and visit the Bear Sanctuary. You will also enjoy a picnic lunch below the falls. Upon return to Luang Prabang we board our private boat for a pleasant and scenic cruise up on the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves . These caves are an ancient pilgrimage site and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha images left there over hundreds of years. Returning to Luang Prabang we disembark our boat and have the option of taking a short drive to Ban Phanom , a village famous for its hand weaving or returning to the hotel for free time to relax. Overnight in Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Included: Private tour guide, private transfer