Overall: Explore the attractions of Laos. Vientiane filled with impressive temples, beautiful architectures, and famous Buddha Park. Continue to Luang Prabang, you will have different feelings where time passes slower, where the natural and ancient charm of Indochina are still intact.
Arrive in Luang Prabang, transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon, you’ll visit Wat Xieng Thong, one of the largest and most decorative temples, and Wat Mai, with its beautiful gilded façade. Then continue on to the former Royal Palace, a commanding structure in the centre of town that until 1946 was the heart of the Lang Xang Kingdom. Today it is the National Museum, and its halls contain rare religious and cultural artefacts. Next, climb 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Overnight in LuangPrabang.
If you wish, get an early start and participate in the traditional Lao rite of giving alms to the monks. Every morning, some 300 monks file through the city silently collecting offerings. After breakfast, journey approximately nine hours to Luang Namtha and then continue to Muang Sing for overnight.
Start by Tuk Tuk about 20 minutes visit Ban Don Chai (Tai Lue) you will walk around the village about 15 minutes. 40 minutes walking to visit Ban Pha Kha (Akha) learn about their tradition and culture. An hour walking pass agricultural field to visit Ban Sai Leck, Ban Jong Kha and Ban Nam Mai they are Yao ethnic groups, seeing how to weaving and their life, lunch provide on the trail. 15 minutes walking to visit Ban Nam Daet Mai (Akha) you will spend time an hour in the village learns about their tradition, culture and architecture and before returning to Muang Sing , you might be able to join one of the Akha Spiritual Cults and then get the Tuk Tuk back to Muang Sing town.
Overnight in Muang Sing.
After a visit to the morning market and back to your guesthouse for breakfast, you will then head to Nong Khiew, a rustic town nestled on the banks of the Ou River between impressive limestone mountains. Stop in a fascinating Hmong village along the way to learn about the highland way of life and enjoy a scenic lunch before arriving in time to visit the local school, wander the sleepy streets and relax on the banks of the river for sunset.
Overnight in NongKhiew.
After breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Ou River, embark on a cruise upstream to visit the lowland people of Ban Sopjam who make silk and cotton. Learn how to use a loom and weave with a local family before heading off to Moung Ngoi for lunch and gentle trek to Kang Cave, once a refuge for locals during the war. After exploring and swimming through the cave, cruise back to Nong Khiaw where you will spend the night.
Overnight in NongKhiew.
Transfer to Vieng Thong this morning, approximately six hours drive through thick Laos countryside stopping along the way to explore more local life in the village of Ban Kamu. Vieng Thong is a bustling little village with vibrant market where you can watch locals haggling for different farm produce before heading to your hotel to relax after your journey.
Overnight at guest house.
After breakfast head to Muang Kham, another scenic seven hour journey through a beautiful part of Laos, stopping to stretch and take in the panoramic views along the way.
Overnight at local guesthouse.
First stop today is the Tham Piew, a cave with a tragic history. Venture inside to pay respect for those killed during the war, before driving on to Xieng Khoang province, home of the Plain of Jars, and your hotel in Phonsavanh, the capital of the province.
Overnight in XiengKhouang.
This morning you will head to the famous archaeological site of the Plain of Jars. These giant vessels, some as big as 14 tons, are scattered over rice paddies and forest, and are thought to date back over thousands of years. The impressive stones are a mystery, with no known purpose or exact period or place from which they have derived. After exploring the site, head off to Muang Khoun, the old capital of Xieng Khoang which was destroyed during the war. This once beautiful Royal Kingdom is now reduced to just a few temple ruins, but traces of the colonial past can still be seen as you wander around. Head back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in XiengKhouang.
Check out after breakfast and a private vehicle will take you back to Luang Prabang, stopping when you need to stretch your legs, and for a scenic lunch in the Laos countryside. Arrive Luang Prabang at around 5pm for your flight onward.
Note: Suggest departure flight at around 7pm or 8pm
