Laos Classic Tour 5 Days

Day 1: Luang Prabang
Meet upon arrival at the airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit
Vat Mai Temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch until 1975 before climbing
Phousi Hill for an outstanding view over the former Royal capital and the Mekong River.
Then enjoy the sunset along the Mekong River at Vat Phabath Tai and spend some time
strolling through the H’Mong market.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang -Pak Ou
After breakfast, take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise up the Mekong River to Pak
Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham
Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. On the way, visit Xang Hai village
where sticky rice wine is distilled. Return to Luang Prabang and continue by road to Ban Xang
Khong weaving village where traditional mulberry leaf paper is also produced.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khouang Si Waterfalls
After breakfast there is an excursion by road to the picturesque Khouang Si Waterfalls
nestled in lush tropical forest. Return to Luang Prabang visit the National Museum (formerly
the Royal Palace) with its collection of personal artifacts of the Lao Royal Family. Visit Vat
Xieng Thong, regarded as the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang with low sweeping roofs
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang flight to Vientiane
After breakfast there is free time until your transfer to the airport to take your flight to
Vientiane. Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vat
Sisaket, the only original temple in Vientiane (built in 1818 – it is the sole survivor of a Thai invasion in 1828), the Ho Phrakeo, the former Royal Chapel where an Emerald Buddha dating
back to the time of the Lane Xang Kingdom was enshrined, the Patouxai and That Luang stupa.
Overnight in Vientiane.