Day 1 ARRIVAL VIENTIANE (Lunch / Dinner)
Arrival at Vientiane - 'City of the Moon'. An ancient city situated on a bend, on the left bank of the Mekong River, it is the largest city and the capital of Laos. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check-in. After lunch, there will be a sightseeing tour of Vientiane and a visit to the religious museums of Wat Sisaket. Next, gear up for the oldest surviving temple since the Siamese War of 1828 (with a cloister containing more than 8000 Buddha statues): Wat Ho Prakeo - the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo. It contains a vast collection of Buddha statues, antiques and artifacts from around Vientiane. Also see the That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. It was built to cover the original small stupa which contained a piece of the chest bone of Buddha. Then, visit Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), which was built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the many wars in the past and is today a land mark of Vientiane. End with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2 VIENTIANE / LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to Wattay airport for flight to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of the Lane Xang Kingdom. It is today a religious center in Laos and a certified World Heritage City. After arrival in Luang Prabang, you will get to visit this sacred city of nearly fifty temples - including Wat Visoun (a 16th century temple and museum of religious artifacts), Wat Xiengthong (a 16th century temple which epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture), and Wat Aham (an early 19th century temple). Continue on to Phousi Hill and its 328 steps leading up to the summit. End with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3 LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast, take an excursion to visit the Pak Ou Cave. It is situated in the side of a lime stone cliff and directly opposite the mouth of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. On the way, visit some typical Laotian villages, like Ban Xanghai - a village famous for its rice whisky. After lunch, visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood papermaking and traditional silk weavings. End with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4 LUANG PRABANG / VIENTIANE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, proceed to the National Museum. It was formerly the Royal Palace and now houses a large collection of valuable historical artifacts, including the famous Prabang Buddha Statue, royal gifts received from foreign dignitaries, etc... In the afternoon, transfer to Wattay airport for departure back to Vientiane. Upon arrival, visit the renowned weaving village of the Tai Deang ethnic group: Ban Nongbouatthong. Next, visit the Morning Market - the best
shopping place in Vientiane. End with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 5 DEPARTURE VIENTIANE (Breakfast)
Bid a sad farewell to Vientiane today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight back home and with a collection of sweet memories of an enjoyable holiday with us.


NOTE: THE SEQUENCE OF THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.