Impressive Laos 10 Days

Overview:

 

A 10-day wonderful tour takes you to the most Lao impressive sights. Start with the World Heritage site of Luang Prabang where you’ll find an outstanding patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture, enjoy the local peaceful life, beautiful nature, delicious Lao cuisines and so much more that this untouched city has to offer. Your route then brings you to Xieng Khoang, which is famous for the Plain of Jars, a mysterious collection of about 2500-year old stone jars, scattered across the vast plains and is also home to the Hmong people. You’ll continue your journey with a brief visit to the laid-back capital city of Laos, Vientiane. A flight to Pakse and a short drive will take you to the city’s spectacular Khmer ruins of Wat Phu and the stunning cluster of islands near the Cambodian border known as Si Phan Don or 4,000 islands. Here you’ll be able to explore the stunning waterfalls, the refreshing Bolaven Plateau, and you'll also get a glimpse into authentic, traditional Laotian life and experience the colourful cultures of ethnic minority groups in the surrounding areas.

As you are travelling with a tailor-made tour operator, you can make as many changes as you want. Just let us know and we’ll get back to you with a complete itinerary designed in accordance with your preferences.

 

Detailed itinerary:

 

Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (G)

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you’ll be free to stroll around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Your overnight accommodation will be in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 2: Luang Prabang City Tour/Pak Ou Caves (B, L, G)

After breakfast, your short city tour starts with a visit to Wat Visoun, known as ‘The Water Melon Stupa’ due to its shape. Next you’ll visit the excellent Arts and Ethnology Centre which gives you a further idea of the ethnic culture of Laos. You’ll also call in at the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You’ll continue your trip by a cruise along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou holy grottoes and Tham Ting cave. Your first stop is the village of Ban Muangkeo where you’ll start a short trek to reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, you’ll stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. After that, you’ll return to Luang Prabang by car via Ban Nongxai, to visit a silversmith workshop. You’ll arrive back in Luang Prabang by late afternoon. You’ll spend your night in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 3: Luang Prabang/ Hmong Village/Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L, G)

This is the morning when you need your alarm clock! Early in the morning after a sustaining beverage and a small snack, you’ll witness one of Laos’ unique ceremonies – the daily ‘alms giving’ ritual of saffron-clad monks walking in a long line holding black bowls to receive offerings from local people. You’ll return to your hotel for a proper breakfast. Later, you’ll have a guide to visit the Phosi Market. You can stop at Ock Pop Tock, a silk weaving centre. Here you are able to learn the silk weaving process. You’ll then drive to Ban Thinkeo, a Hmong village and start some hiking around the village to enjoy their daily life. You’ll continue to Kuang Si Waterfall, a serene beauty spot where you can splash around in the pools or stroll the forest paths. Return to your hotel for another night stay.

 

Day 4: Luang Prabang/ Xiengkhuang (B, L, G)

A morning drive will take you to Xiengkhuang, famous for the ‘Plain of Jars’. The road follows a twisty mountain route, and you’ll make your first stop at Houi Hei, which offers great views of the surrounding mountains. Continue your drive to Ban Kiu Kam Pone, a Khmu village for a short visit. You’ll have lunch in Phou Khoun. Later, you’ll also visit a Hmong village of Ban Son Boom. You’ll arrive at your hotel by early evening. You’ll spend your night in Xiengkhuang.

Day 5: Xiengkhouang/Vientiane (B, G)

In the morning, you’ll be driven to see the mysterious Plain of Jars before boarding the noon flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. You’ll spend your night in Vientiane.

 

Day 6: Vientiane (B, L, G)

The morning will be taken up with visits to Wat Si Saket, Vientiane’s oldest temple and easily the most impressive, Wat Pha Keo Museum, and the That Luang Stupa, Vientiane’s most sacred shrine. After lunch, you’ll visit Wat Ong Tu, the Temple of the Heavy Buddha and an important centre of learning, and stroll along the Mekong riverside to enjoy the sunset. Your overnight accommodation will be in Vientiane.

 

Day 7: Vientiane/Pakse/Khong Island (B, G)

In the morning you’ll be transferred to Siem Reap Airport for your flight to Pakse (Laos). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred directly onto a private traditional boat for a 2-hour cruise to Champassak. Disembark at this ancient town of the Champa Kingdom; continue by car to Wat Phou, another World Heritage Site in Laos, which became recognized by UNESCO in 2002. In the afternoon you will drive to Don Khong, an area of 4000 islands which is the widest point of the Mekong River during the rainy season. This area of the river is also famous for being the home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. En-route, you’ll visit the atmospheric ruins of the Khmer temple of Oup Mong at Ban Houei Tomo. Arrive at Khong Island via ferry early evening. You’ll spend your night on Khong Island.

 

Day 8: Khong Island and its surroundings (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a visit to the surrounding countryside, and embark on a long tail boat tour to Don Khone, where you’ll disembark and have the option of exploring the island by bicycle, which takes you to visit the remains of the French period and Liphi Waterfall or “the Corridor of the Devil”. You’ll return to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasang and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng. Khone Phapheng is considered the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia; this is a really impressive site near the Lao-Cambodian border, set within an area which is teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Then you’ll drive back to Khong Island for another night stay.

 

Day 9: Khong Island/Bolaven Plateau/ Pakse (B, L, G)

A morning drive north will take you to the Bolaven Plateau. The Bolaven Plateau is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. Our first stop is Houey Ten, a Katu village specializing in knife making. You’ll then stop at a tea plantation, followed by a stop at Tad Fan Waterfall, a picturesque twin chute waterfall.

 

In the afternoon, you’ll visit a coffee plantation and Tha Teng market, a colourful ethnic minority food market. You’ll also explore another interesting minority village, Ban Bong Neua, an Alak village, that boasts a sacrificial alter. You’ll arrive at the beautiful Tadlo Waterfall by late afternoon and head back to Pakse with a stop at Ban Houi Hun, an Alak weaving village, where they keep coffins under their houses, and at another picturesque waterfall – Paxuam. You’ll arrive in Pakse by early evening. You’ll spend your night in Pakse.

 

Day 10: Pakse departure (B, DP)

After breakfast; there will be free time for you to explore Pakse Town before being driven to the airport for your departure flight. Tour ends.
 

 

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide, DP = Driver pickup.

 

 

 

Price (person in US dollars):

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• Laos Discovery 6 Days
• Laos Nature and Soft Trekking Tour 7 Days
• Luang Prabang Culture Tour 5 Days
• World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang 4 Days
• Vientiane - Vang Vieng 6 Days

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