You will spend your first day traveling around Luang Prabang province. Then, get on cruise to Xieng Khouang - the city on the horizon - and enjoy the unique Plain of Jars before going to Vang Vieng, a place of natural river and cave. From Vang Vieng, continue to head toward Vientiane capital and take a city tour around there. Say goodbye to Vientiane, join a short trip to Ba Na Hin before visiting different beautiful tourist attractions including Pakse, Tadlo and Khong Island. Finally, fly back to Vientiane to experience the Buddha Park and Lao - Thai friendship bridge.
| Day 1: Sabaidee, Laos!
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| You will be picked up at Luang Prabang international airport and then escorted to the hotel for check-in at 2 p.m. After taking a short rest, you will take a tour around the city starting from the ancient Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, and Wat Mai temple to the majestic Mount Phousi, and finally have a memorable Baci ceremony. After getting back to the hotel, a welcome dinner will be served for you with multiple kinds of specialties.
Meal(s): D
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| Day 2: Marvellous Nature of Ban Somsanouk
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| After breakfast, you will leave Luang Prabang for Ban Somsanouk where you can immerse yourself in Nam Ou river and discover the Pak Ou caves. Then, take a boat trip to the monumental Pak Ou limestone caves. Visit Ban Xang Hai village which is renowned for the famous rice whiskey before visiting Ban Xang Khong village and getting back to Luang Prabang.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 3: Discover Secret Jungle on an Elephant
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| After finishing your breakfast, start your trip to The Elephant Camp where you spend 1-hour trekking into the wild jungle on your elephant. Then head to Kuang Si Waterfalls, continue with fun water sports activities including swimming and monkey jumping. Enjoy the trip to Ban Na Ouane - a village of Hmong people before getting back to Luang Prabang.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 4: The city on The Horizon - Xiengkhuang Arrival
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| Freshening up your mind with a tasty breakfast and then, ready for transferring to Xieng Khouang province. Take a short rest at the hotel and enjoy your dinner.
Meal(s): B/D
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| Day 5: New Adventure with the Unique Plain of Jars
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| Enjoy your breakfast then start the trip to the ancient Plain of Jars - a historic cultural area where thousands of stone jars are scattered along the fields of the Xieng khouang Plateau. After visiting the Plain of Jars and having lunch, continue to visit Muang Khoun where you can travel back in time with That Foun Buddhist stupa and the ancient Wat Piavat temple. Explore Phonsavan before having a wonderful dinner.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 6: Uncover the Beauty of Nam Song River
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| After breakfast, hop on a car to transfer to Vang Vieng - the small town lying in the vast expanse of green mountains. Have lunch then explore Nam Song river and the daily local life.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 7: Discover Magnificent Tham Nam Water Cave
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| Have breakfast then visit Tham Xang cave by crossing the Nam Song river via the bamboo bridge. After exploring Tham Xang cave, continue your journey to Tham Hoi Cave and Tham Nam Water cave - a 200m deep cave filled with a small river inside. Enjoy the natural atmosphere when passing the rice paddy field and vegetable garden. Spend the rest of the day kayaking down the Nam Song river. Get back to Vang Vieng and overnight at hotel.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 8: Majestic Tham Jang Cave’s Deep Exploration
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| Start your day with a tasty breakfast, then be taken to Tham Jang cave which was used as a bunker in defense against Yunnanese Chinese in the early 19th century. Cross through the river Ban Huai Ngai and have lunch. After exploring the natural beauty of Tham Jang cave, get back straight to Vientiane.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 9: Breaktaking City Tour in Vientiane
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| You will spend a day traveling around ancient Buddhist monuments in Vientiane, starting from Wat Sisaket temple to That Luang stupa. After having lunch at charity-run restaurant, you will be transferred to the bank of Mekong Delta - one of the largest river in the world. Troll on the riverside of Mekong Delta and then enjoy a lot of local street food. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 10: Glamour Ban Na Hin Mountain Panorama
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| Say goodbye to Vientiane, hop on the car to visit Ban Na Hin village in Khammouane province which is famous for its picturesque beauty. After having lunch, walk to the nearby local village to meet villagers and experience local life.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 11: Adventurous Trip to Kong Lor Cave
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| Recharge your battery with a tasty breakfast, then you will have an adventure to Kong Lor cave - a karst limestone cave which deeply lasts 7 kilometers before heading toward That Mouang, That Namsanam waterfall. Then, you will have a chance to visit a nearby village and enjoy some delicious specialty. Get back to Ban Na Hin village to take rest for another amazing journey.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 12: Lovely Pakse city Arrival
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| On this day, take a long drive to Pakse city, travel around this second most popular city and enjoy local street food. After that, explore Savannakhet - the "Paradise City",attracted by ancient works. Then you will get back to the hotel to have dinner.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 13: Amazing Day in Tadlo
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| After the first meal, leave Pakse for Tadlo to visit the Tad lo waterfall. Take a short rest at Phase and Kato village before reaching Tadlo. Get ready for a trip to Tad lo Waterfalls in the afternoon. Enjoy your time and refresh your mind so by swimming in surprisingly cool and clean water.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 14: First Impression in Si Phan Done - The Islands Complex
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| Cross the Bolaven Plateau - a stunning place with many waterfalls, lush jungles, and hiking trails to reach Khong Islands. Take a short rest with a traditional coffee in there. Later on, say hello to Si Phan Done where numerous islands are lying on the Mekong river. After lunch, take a boat trip to famous Done Ket, Done Som and Done Khome Island. Stroll through Ban Khone village which is renowned for its cultivation in coconut, bamboo, and cotton. Get back to the hotel in Khong Island and have dinner.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 15: Champasak at First Glance
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| From Khong island, transfer to Khone Phapheng waterfalls. Then visit the capital of Champasak and Wat Phou temple. After having lunch, you meet the god Vishnu, god Shiva, and god Kala. Hop on the car to Wat Phou museum and Oum Moung temple. After that, drive back to Pakse and overnight there.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 16: Last experience in Laos
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| From Pakse, you will be picked up to the airport to fly back to Vientiane. Check in at the hotel and then have lunch. You will be taken to visit Budha Pak and Lao-Thai bridge and then get back to the hotel. Dinner on your own
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 17: La Kon, Laos!
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| Say the last goodbye to Laos with a delicious breakfast and then you will be transferred to Vientiane departure.
Meal(s): B
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