Laos Experience 7 Days

Our today tour will take us to the places of interest in Vientiane that will make you fall in love in this Laos classic journey.

The first destination is Vat Phra Keo, which is an astounding temple from 1565. Not just the beautiful style that makes the temple special 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 on 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 well the architect of Laotian since 1566. Through time, there is damage that the temple had suffered so in 1930, the temple was repaired. This temple means significantly to the Laotian and today, the temple becomes a national symbol, which makes people remind of Laos whenever they think of the memorable experience they had here.

Hop on another well - known construction, this time is Patuxay. This is a memorial monument that dated back to 1957. For a long time, the construction has been an important landmark in the city. If you want to have an overview of the city, you can get to the top of the monument and enjoy the panorama. Inside out, the monument is a piece of art. It looks gorgeous with the combination architecture of the Triomphe in Paris and Laos typical style.

Then, we will stop for a busy but exciting time at the Talat Sao market. This market is a typical local market, which is really famous in the city. Take your time wandering around, you can find there are many interesting things and yummy dishes, snacks to bring home.

In the afternoon, we will fly to Xieng Khuang to continues the Asia Private Travels tour. When you arrive at the airport, transfer via a vehicle to your hotel and have the rest time relaxing.

Spend the night in the hotel in Xieng Khuang.
 

• Transport:

  Car, Fly

• Meals:

  Breakfast

This tour day is regarding trekking to the appealing destinations. After breakfast, we will trek shortly to the majestic land, where is called the Plain of Jars. These jars in here are really old and behind them is an interesting history.

Being existed for about 2000 years ago, the jars are said by the archaeologists as being made with a special usage. Some say that they were rice wine storages, some say they were like coffins, which were used for the dead people. Up till now, the theories are still debatable issues.

Around the plain, there are a few villages that peacefully live on, you can get closer to watch their daily life. Then, we will visit a monastery in Ban Xieng Di after going through the areas that were once the severe battlefields during the American war.

Next, we will arrive in Muang Khoun to admire the aged-old provincial capital, which resiliently survives through the American bombings.

Spend the night in the hotel in Xieng Khuang.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Finish your breakfast, we will take a 6-hour drive to Luang Prabang – a UNESCO World Heritage. En route, we will stop one time at the Sala Phoukhou. Then, have lunch at the stop station and we keep on the drive on Road 13, which will lead us through a beautiful natural site.

When arriving in Luang Prabang, let’s continue your Laos trip with Asia Private Travels by hiking up to Phousi hill and enjoy the entire scene of the town. At night, you yourself can have a great time browsing the night market, where you can find cool souvenirs and delicious dishes.

Spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

This morning, we begin the journey into Luang Prabang, where there are tons of age - old, historical temples, constructions. First, we will start
with Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong temples, which are listed as the oldest temples in the city as well as the temples with stunning architecture.

Wat Sene Souk Haram is one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. Its name literally means the "Temple of 100,000 treasures.". And talking about cool decoration, Wat Sene is gorgeous when painting with a deep orche color and gilded with gold.

Travel to the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan river, you can see there is a beautiful stupa situated - WatXieng Thong. The temple is special with gilded stuccoes and doorways. The most attractive feature in this stupa is the flamboyant “tree of life” with skillfully painted details on the entrance wall.

Then, take the typical riverboat to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou, where thousands of statues of Lord Buddha silently sit. The cave has an important religious meaning and also, it provides a nice spot to overlook the mellow Mekong River. Near the cave, exist a village that keeps itself a traditional recipe of making rice alcohol - Ban Xang Hai.

In the past, people known the village by the image of large store-wine jars that had existed for over 2000 years. Then, let’s have a walk around Ban Pak Ou Village, which is well-known as a Laotian fishing village on the Mekong River. Not stopping there, we will arrive at Ban Muang Keo Village to see the colorful textiles created on the simple weaving looms. Then, return to the boat to Luang Prabang.

Spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Transport:

  Cruise

• Meals:

  Breakfast

After breakfast, we start the trip to the National Museum, where was once a glorious king’s palace. Inside the buildings, there are many artifacts that belong to the family of royal, such as musical instruments, photos, and gifts from the dignitaries of the foreign countries.

Later on, we depart from Luang Prabang to a natural site, where the Kuang Si waterfall situated. The transfer will take us about 1 hour through gorgeous views. Khuang Si is listed as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Laos. The fall with clear blue water, rock formations, and rock pools that cascading from 5-meter-high water melts the heart of the nature lovers. This is also a highlighted place in the itinerary of Asia Private Travels. 

Have a swim and funny moments on the fresh cool water of Khuang Si and then, we return to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. After that, we will travel to Ban Xang Khong village, where spread its fame for producing silk handweaving and traditional Saa Paper.

Spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Enjoy your free time until your departure flight time.

We hope you enjoy the tour.

Your Laos tour package ends.
 

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  N/A