Laos Discovery 9 Days

Welcome to Luang Prabang – a gorgeous town of UNESCO World Heritage. When you go through the airport entrance, our tour guide will meet and drive with you to your hotel for check-in. Then your active travel tour in Laos will begin!

Meals are on your account and spend the night at the hotel.

Optional: Tak Bat ceremony ticket: 15 USD/pax (from 2 pax upward).

Tourists rising early in the morning will see the alms giving ceremony – one important religious activity in Luang Prabang. If you would like to watch the dawn, you should come to the recommended place at the crossroads in time, around 05.00. This place provides a nice spot to enjoy the dawn, and also, you can see the monks from temples walking in the line and receiving the offerings from Buddhist devotees.

In the morning, our tour starts with a visit to Phousi Mount, a favorite spot to overlook the panorama of the beautiful city Luang Prabang.

After that, we go down the mountain to arrive at Vat Xieng Thong (also known as the Temple of the Royal City). This temple is not just a stunning construction with skillful patterns, paintings, but it contains a spiritual meaning of the religion.

Next, we head to one temple, which is highlighted by the unique structure of the earliest Lao style – Wat Visoun.

Built in the 18th century, located near the alluring Royal Palace; Wat Mai is a stunning temple, which is also the most gigantic and beautiful religious construction in Luang Prabang with sophisticated ornaments. This is our next destination to explore in order to admire the gorgeous art of the previous generations.

Then, we will transfer to a popular tourist attraction in Laos: the Khuang Si Falls. With crystal blue water and over 5-meter-high, the cascade waterfall, you will be surprised by the unspoiled beauty and can help yourself splashing in the refreshing cool water. Moreover, the way getting to Khuang Si is also a pleasant ride, which is through the endless rice paddle field and small rustic villages scattered along the road.

After that, we travel back to the city and enjoy the free time. Meals are on your account and spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

Today, we will travel by boat to the places of interest. After having breakfast at the hotel, our driver on a tuk-tuk will accompany you to the boat pier.

Right there, we will gather with other passengers on the traditional Nava Mekong to start the journey on the Mekong River. At about 10:00 AM, the boat will leave the port. Interestingly, the way heading to Pak Ou cave is very beautiful with peaceful natural jungles and mountains as well as tranquil villages.

The cruise will take us about 2 hours to get to Pak Ou Cave, which peacefully located at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou River. In the caves, there are thousands of Buddha images in various shapes and sizes. It is an important religious place to Laotian pilgrimages. Every year, during the Lao New Year festival (around mid-April), Pak Ou cave welcomes thousands of devotees coming to worship the Buddha and wish for luck.

After that, we get back on the boat and enjoy a delectable lunch with Laos dishes.

After about 1.5 hours, around 14:00 PM, we will arrive in Luang Prabang. At the pier, transfer with our driver via a tuk-tuk to return to your hotel.

Then, you can enjoy your free time and freely strolling around the town. Dinner on your account and spend the night at the hotel in Luang Prabang. Day 3 with Asia Private Travels ends.

Today morning; we will embark on a ferry to cross the Mekong river to a tranquil Khmu Village. After strolling around the area to capture the moment of  the locals in their daily life, we will pay a visit to the Ban Chan pottery village if there is still time. The village is a quality source of pottery where provides a great chance to experience the making of clay pots. 

Then, you will pass several villages and the Ban Boum Xieng village, where people welcome you with an authentic smile. At last, we will stop at one Khmu family to enjoy a hearty local lunch.

As the afternoon comes, get ready to move to the airport and take the flight to Vientiane to continue your Laos holidays with Asia Private Travels. As soon as you arrive, transfer to your hotel for check-in and then have a rest. Dinner on your account and spend the night at the hotel in Vientiane.

Our today tour will take us to the places of interest in Vientiane that will definitely make you fall in love with.

The first destination is Vat Phra Keo, which is an astounding temple from 1565. Not just the beautiful style that makes the temple unique, but the ornaments are also delicate. In the past, the temple used to honor the famous Emerald Buddha image.

Turn to the next temple – Vat Sisaket. The temple is unique, with thousands of Buddha images that are carved, stored in the niches of the wall. Moreover, when visiting the temple, you will also have a chance to open the book of history from 1818.

Pha That Louang is a temple that preserves the distinctive Laostian’s architect since 1566. Through time, there were damages that the temple had suffered, so in 1930, it was rebuilt. This temple means significantly to the Laotians, and today, it becomes a national symbol.

Proceed to another well - known attraction -  Patuxai. A memorial monument that the construction dated back to 1957 is a  not - to - be - missed landmark in Vientiane. It is simply a piece of art with the perfect combination architecture of the Triomphe in Paris and Laos typical style. If you want to catch a spectacular view over the city, get to the top of the building and enjoy the panorama.

Then, we will stop for a busy but exciting time at the Talat Sao market. It is a typical local market, which is very famous in the city. Take your time wandering around finding many exotic products and yummy dishes.

In the afternoon, let’s discover the Buddha Park situated 25 kms from the city of Vientiane. There are over 200 statues that are beautifully carved in various sizes and shapes. They are all made of concrete depicting the Buddha, Hindu deities, humans, Godhead, animals, and monsters. The 2 most notable sites in the park are the 40 meter long Buddha image and the 3 storey Pumpkin building. 

Meals on your account and spend the night in the hotel.

We take a short flight to Pakse – the land of dreamy, serene villages that unchanged through time early this morning. As soon as you arrive at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and escort you to Bolaven Plateau. This is a beautiful highland area that lies in the east of the province and this is a must-go destination in your itinerary with Asia Private Travels.

Bolaven Plateau is home for many tribal villages, including the Lavens, which is also the name of the regions. 

Next, we will stop at Tad Lo - a marvelous three storey waterfall. Then, we stop at Tad Yuang & Tad Fane waterfalls and finally have a break at the coffee and/or tea plantation. Enjoy the drink and the fantastic view of the highland before we return to the hotel. Spend the night in Bolaven Plateau.

In the morning, say goodbye to Bolaven Plateau then we are heading for the 4000 islands, where is spectacular with pristine nature landscapes and gorgeous waterfalls. En route, we will make a stop at Vat Phou temple, which lies on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. This is an impressive architecture with three levels carrying the features of the pre - Angkorian style. 

After a moment of respect at the sacred temple, we continue the journey to Ou Mong Ruins. Then, head to the Khone Papheng - one of the most favorite waterfalls in the 4000 islands. With the length of 10 kilometers, Khone Papheng becomes Laos remarkable natural landscape and the most magnificent waterfall throughout Southeast Asia.

Considered as the biggest islands of the Si Phan Don area, Don Khong not just carries itself a diverse ecosystem but also attractive with the natural site. Indulge in the refreshing water of the pool at your hotel and enjoy the stunning view after that. Meals on your account. Spend the night at the hotel.

At Don Det and Don Khone, you will have a peaceful moment to explore the scenic, tranquil region as the areas are called the heaven of backpackers. To get to the destination, we will travel by boat on the Mekong river. 

As you arrive, take a bike tour, and ride to feel the fresh ambiance of these two islands. Make a stop at Ban Khone fishing village to have a glimpse of the simple local life and also to discover the French railway tracks and the gorgeous Liphi Waterfall. 

While having epic experience, don’t forget to take awesome pictures to save on your traveling album.

In the afternoon, get on the motorboat to visit the Cambodian border where to epxlore the habitat of the Irrawaddy dolphins – unique, rare freshwater dolphins. 

At the end of our day tour, let’s travel back to Pakse and enjoy your leisure time. Meals on your account and spend the night at the hotel.

In the morning, enjoy your breakfast and relax in your free time. Then, prepare your luggage as you will transfer to Pakse Airport for your departure flight. Room service ends at noon.

Meals on your account. Asia Private Travels Services end here.