6days-5night (Vientiane - vang Vieng - Meuang Feuang - Luang Prabang)

6days-5night (Vientiane - vang Vieng - Meuang Feuang - Luang Prabang)

Day1: Arrive Vientiane - Half Day City Tour

On arrival at the Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the Patuxai Monument and then continue to visit the Anouvong King Statue and a spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day2: Vientiane - Buddha Park - Vang Vieng

After breakfast, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image and continue to visist Wat Si Meuang. After that, we transfer out to see the Buddha Park, a scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, close to the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe. Finally, you will be transferred to the train station for catching express train to Vang Vieng. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, you will be met and transferred to the hotel and after check in, the rest of time free at your leisure.

Overnight in Vang Vieng 

Day3: Vang Vieng – Hot Air balloon – Meuang Feuang 

An early morning, you will be pick up and transfer to do the hot air balloon and then we visit Si Sou Mang Temple before transfer to Meuang Feaung to visit Sinxayaram Temple. Sinxayaram Temple, a Buddhist attraction Sinxayaram Temple is a land of study of the origins of Buddhism. Both courting Tao Sinxay in the past The temple is surrounded by mountains and forests that are cool all year round.

In addition, the aforementioned temple is also a land of Dharma for Lao people to visit as well. and study in different parts of the temple with pictures of various Buddhist events of many Buddhas to understand the history of Buddhism easier as well as worshiping various blessings such as Suan Wan Wan, amounting to 1,250 Buddha images; Amphawan Park related to the Mahawan Forest Park, the Buddha's regular doctor and others in the temple also has other interesting activities such as mid-May. Worshiping is offered on the day of Vesak, the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. The temple also hosts daily dharma activities such as morning, afternoon and evening prayers, as well as being able to hibernate and other traditions. We back to vang Vieng in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Vang Vieng

Day4: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Pakou Caves

After breakfast, you will be transfer to the train station to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be transfer to visit the Pakou Caves + Ban Xang Hai + Pha An and Wat Xieng Maen.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day5: Luang Prabang - Tad Sae - City Tours

After breakfast, this morning you will be transfer to visit Tat Sae Falls +Nam Khan River +Manda Lao and elephant. We back to the city and then continue to visit Royal Palace + Museum + Phousi +Wat Tham Sakkalin + Nam Khan River Wat Visoun Stupa +We climb to the top of Mount Phousi the sacred and golden stupa. We visit the night market before transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day6: Luang Prabang - Ban Long Lao - Kuangsi Waterfall - Hanoi 

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

We back to hotel for breakfast and then we continue to visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Long Lao (Hmong Village) and Ban Parnor (Khmu Village) then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We returning to Luang Prabang in the afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking before see you off at the airport for catch flight to Hanoi. 

Vietnam Airlines VN930 Flight 19:10 Luang Prabang - Hanoi 20:10

Inclusive of above prices:

  • Private transportation in private air-conditioned
  • Accommodation in double/twin shared 
  • Private boat trip as stated in above sights
  • One English speaking guide escort group throughout the trip
  • Hot Air Balloon ride as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Express train ticket from Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (2nd class)
  • Express train ticket from Vang Vieng – Vientiane (2nd class)  
  • Admission fee to indicated sights
  • Meals: daily breakfast at hotel + 5 lunches and 4 dinners base on local restaurant
  • Gov’t tax and service charge
  • Luggage handling
  • 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour

Exclusive of above prices:

  • Visa stamping fee
  • Domestic air ticket with airport tax
  • Int’l air tickets to / from Laos
  • Travel Insurance in all kinds
  • Single room (quoted separately)
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others