Jewel of Lan Xang (Laos Around) 14 Days
Luang Prabang – Xiengkhuang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane – Ban Na Hin – Pakse
Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival (Dinner)
Arrival Luang Prabang International Airport. Meet & greet with our tour guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel.
This evening we will witness a Baci Ceremony at a local house.
The Baci Ceremony - or “calling of the soul” is an integral part of the Lao culture and the Baci is a very important activity before or during major life events such as weddings, births, travels, welcoming of friends, the return of someone to the family and so on. We will help in the preparation of the flower trays and have the honor of receiving blessings from the locals. After that, enjoy meal with families.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou (Breakfast-Lunch)
Early morning alms offering “Sai Bat”
Alms offering ‘Sai Bat’ For centuries monks and novices have left their temples every day and walked through the town, accepting alms from the local townsfolk: a way for people to gain merit.
There is a procession along the town’s main street, but our we prefer the quieter and less frequented Sai Bat which we will arrange for you. A chance to explore the morning market, Phousi Market. This market is familiar with Laotian and is where they shop all the necessities for their life such as fresh fruit, vegetable, poultry, meat, fish, etc. You will encounter many local products serving daily life in Laos before back to your hotel for your breakfast.
Visit the outstanding Wat Xiengthong with the long roof structure sweeping low to the ground, which is the typical architecture in Laos’ temple in the past, the outstanding stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
Head to the Mekong River for our private boat for a peaceful and natural scene upstream Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves. These caves are famous as an ancient pilgrimage site and amazed tourist by thousands of hundred-year-old gold lacquered Buddha images inside. Picnic lunch Lao style on the boat.
Cruising back to Luang Prabang with a chance of Sunset scene over the Mekong River. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfall (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Visit the Royal Palace Museum which exhibits a variety of interesting artifacts from the Royal period. You will encounter a range of interesting artifacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang.
Visit Khouangsi Waterfall, it is easy for you to cool off with a refreshing swim in the cool, crystal-clear water, then walk on the forest pathway leisurely and visit the Bear Sanctuary. Lunch with the picnic-at-the waterfall set up with your choice from Lao style of Western style.
After a long day return to Luang Prabang. Evening up to the top of Mount Phousi, we will have a chance to discover the sacred gilded stupa and see the city from scenic view and the last glow of the sunset on the Mekong River.
Coming back from the mountain, the famous Luang Prabang Night Market will be the last destination of the day. You can see many shops with local sellers or watch local children help their parents do their business. In this night market, you can find a lot of handmade products or textiles made by ethnic group and tribes around Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – fly to Xieng Khouang (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel. Check out and farewell to Luang Prabang.
Drive from Luang Prabang to Xieng Khuang Province, the home of the Plain of Jars. The scene along the way is stunning and amazing, which offers you a great opportunity to take some pictures through the car’s window and also directly when we stop along the way to explore hill tribe villages. Lunch at the local restaurant.
On arrival at Xieng Khouang, after check-in your hotel in Phonsavan, the provincial capital, there is time to go over the town. Visit the MAG Centre and have some drinks while mingle with the local then return to your o hotel.
Overnight in Xiengkhuang.
Day 5: Xieng Khouang – Vang Vieng (Road) (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
We have an early start this morning as we head out to explore the Plain of Jars.
We will be visiting Sites 1, 2 & 3 as well as taking a short trek to Tai Dam and Lao Leum village along the way.
Say goodbye to Xieng Khouang, we are heading to a small town lying on one side of Nam Song River, Vang Vieng.
We leave Xieng Khouang for our scenic drive to Vang Vieng a small town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River.
Its stunning scenery and limestone outcrops offer you perfect photo opportunities. Depending on road and traffic conditions, we will arrive at Vang Vieng by early evening.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 6: Vang Vieng (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by boat down the poetic Nam Song River offering the amazing scenery of karst rock. This is also a popular tourist destination with a landscape of authentic Lao countryside.
We continue the trip to visit Lao Loum village before enjoying a nice lunch at a local restaurant. Blue Lagoon will be an ideal destination for our afternoon discovery after we traverse through Ban Tai Nguen Nathong. We also have the chance to visit Nathong Tai village particular for the weaving of Lao Loum and H’mong people to get a glimpse of local daily life.
Transfer back to your hotel and spend the evening on your own leisure.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 7: Vang Vieng - Vientiane City Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Morning leave Vang Vieng and take 4-hour driving to Vientiane.
Visit the major highlights of the city. The first destination is the most ancient Buddhist temple, Wat Sisaket, with a lot of miniature Buddha statues, and nearby is the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which contains a lot of Emerald Buddha Image.
Next, on the way heading to That Luang Stupa, the national icon of Laos, we will stop at Patuxay Monument, which is called Vientiane’s Arc de Triumph, a great place to get beautiful pictures. From there, we move to COPE Center which is built to give UXO survivors support that they needed the way of orthotic and prosthetic devices. In 1997, this museum was established to help the victim during the Indochina war.
Spend your evening near the waterfront to chill out over a few drinks, watch the glorious sunset over Mekong River and enjoy the night in the busy, animating Night Market
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 8: Vientiane – Ban Na Hin (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Today, we will get up early to head for Khammouane Province. There is plenty of time on the car for you to relax and catch the stunning moment of the scenery at several stops on the way.
Depending on road and traffic conditions we will arrive at Ban Na Hin, the gateway to Khong Lor Cave, by late afternoon.
Upon arrival, we will get used to this beautiful village by taking a short walk around the village. You will find some interesting fact about local culture and lifestyle.
Overnight in Ban Na Hin.
Day 9: Ban Na Hin – Khong Lor – Ban Na Hin (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning, we will pay a visit to the fascinating Khong Lor Cave formed by the Hinboun River.
This river flows through the mountain range 7.5km. Therefore, we will take a local motorized canoe going inside the cave. There is lots of limestone formation forming the cavern and you will be amazed by its height, 100 meters.
Returning to Ban Na Hin we stop along the way to explore That Mouang and That Namsanam Waterfalls.
Overnight in Ban Na Hin.
Day 10: Ban Na Hin – Savanakhet – Pakse (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
After spending two days in Ban Na Hin, we will leave this village this morning and move to Southern Laos to discover the more wonderful place in Laos. The first destination is the outstanding city in the southern, Pakse.
The trip is a little bit long so we will stop for lunch at Savannakhet.
This developing town is now raising its importance in trade between three countries: Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Its architecture still remains many old French colonial buildings and the sense of the old time.
We arrive in Pakse Town by late afternoon and have time to go around and have our first glimpse of the town.
Overnight in Pakse.
Day 11: Pakse –Tad Lo (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Start your day by embarking on the Bolevan Plateau with a refreshing atmosphere. This area is popular with many waterfalls, especially the two that we are going to visit.
Tad Fan impresses tourists with twin falls pour down over 100 meters to the valley floor below, and Tad Ngeuan is famous for its pristine pools presenting the natural beauty.
Bolevan Plateau is also famous for coffee with coffee shop and plantation which offer you a chance to experiences real Lao coffee.
Along the way to Tad Lo, rich soils are next to each other with coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, etc. This area contains a variety of waterfalls and countless ethnic groups. Before arriving in Tad Lo, we will stop at the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu.
Overnight in Tad Lo
Day 12: Tad Lo – Champasak – Khong Islands (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Down the mountains, we go further to the south to Champasak and 4000 islands area.
Pass through Pakse and downstream in the Mekong River by ferry, here comes Wat Phu, the delightful pre-Angkorian ruins. It is one of few Southeast Asia’s temples located in the mountain’s top.
After lunch at local restaurant, continue our journey by road and ferry to Don Khong, here you will have a chance to explore the island by bicycle and enjoy the fresh air or enjoy the sunset over the Mekong River.
Overnight in Khong Island.
Day 13: Khong Islands – Done Det – Done Khone – Khong Islands (River+Road) (Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Cruising to the south by our longtail boat, passing 4000 islands region to Done Khone.
After arriving at the hotel and do a check-in, we will discover the French Colonial Period in the past by seeing many colonial houses still existed and take a glimpse at the first Laos railway.
Lunch at the local restaurant,
The wonderful Liphi waterfall is the next destination, known as Samphamith or “Corridor of the Devil”, serving as the natural border between Laos and Cambodia.
Visiting Ban Hang Khone this afternoon if you are lucky enough, you can have a chance to see the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphins at play. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Khong Islands.
Day 14: Khong Islands – Pakse - Departure (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel and time to farewell. Our tour guide and driver pick you up at your hotel and transfer by a local boat take you to Ban Nakasung and from there you will travel by car to Pakse Airport.
GLOBE Stays in Laos
VIEN TIANE
Crowne Plaza Vientiane, an IHG Hote
Known for its immaculate rooms and professional staff. The hotel is conveniently located for seamless transfers to and from Wattay International Airport, just 15 minutes away. It's also within easy reach of government and business offices as well as local tourist attractions, making it the perfect G address for both corporate and leisure travelers.
LUANG PRABANG
Rosewood Luang Prabang
Hidden in the lush green jungle that surrounds the historic royal settlement of Luang Prabang, cue from the French-Lao architecture for which the town is known, the interiors of the Luang Prabang resort reflect the influences of ancient temples, while luxurious tented villas celebrate the explorer spirit
VANG VIENG
The Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort
Ideal for sharing privileged moments. Alone or with your family, you will have the opportunity to relax in fascinating landmarks on the banks of Tha Heua. The picturesque village will charm you by its population mainly composed of fishermen, its home on stilts, and its various markets.
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