LAOS EXTENSION
This four-day grand journey reveals the extraordinary diversity of Laos, from the spiritual elegance of Luang Prabang to the cultural treasures of Vientiane. Combining scenic train journeys, river cruises, ethnic encounters, and UNESCO heritage sites, the itinerary offers an immersive and comprehensive exploration of the country’s culture, nature, and traditions.
Highlights include a Mekong River cruise to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, the turquoise cascades of Kuang Si Falls. Travelers will also discover the dramatic karst scenery and caves of Vang Vieng, the iconic monuments of the capital including Pha That Luang, and the fascinating sculptures of Buddha Park.
🌟 Why you'll love this tour?
Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos
⏰ Experiences Day By Day
Upon arrival, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we’ll visit to The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages and Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: Dinner
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city's oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. We then board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We’ll make sure to stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. We will also stop at a few villages during the day, including Ban Xanghai where the local rice wine is produced and Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Next, we visit Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek - small villages well known for silk weavings and Saa (jute) Papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we head out of town 30km to the beautiful Kuangsy Fall. En route, stop to visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. We then continue to the beautiful Kuangsy Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. If you wish, we also visit the Asian bears at the Bear Rescue Center along the jungle walk to the waterfall.
After visit the sites, we will catch the express train back to Vientiane capital. After a short rest, we begin our orientation with a short walking-tour of the Lao capital, strolling around the city sights and observing the evening sunset along the Mekong Riverside. Overnight in Vientiane
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we transfer out to see Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images here. (If time permits) We visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (Close on weekend and public holidays). The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.
Meal: Breakfast
