On arrival in Vientiane, a guide will meet you and take you to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, you will head out to visit major sights of the capital including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you can admire the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. End the day with a sunset by the Mekong Riverside and spend the evening absorbing the city at night.Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 1 : Vientiane

After breakfast at the hotel,&nbsp;you will have free time before a guide brings you to the International Wattay Airport for your domestic flight to Xieng Khouang. Upon arrival, you will visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site that contains hundreds of large stone jars. You will also travel to the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people.Overnight in Phonsavanh.

Day 2 : Vientiane – Xieng Khouang

Early in the morning, you will be lead to Phonsavanh's central market to watch local people barter and exchange merchandise. We will then set off for a small town towards Luang Prabang, en route stopping to see the Buddha images in Thampra, a site more than 200 years old.&nbsp;After a tea and coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, the journey will continue over mountainous regions until reaching Luang Prabang. The tranquility and traditional charm of the town make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. If time allows after checking into your hotel, you will be led on a trip to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.Next, you will be taken to Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, you will visit the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of local handmade textiles.Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day 3 : Xieng Khouang – Luang Prabang

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a short guided tour of the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its low sweeping roofs representative of the classical architecture of Luang Prabang.&nbsp; From there you will take a private boat journey upstream along the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. En route, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced. On our way back to Luang Prabang, the boat will stop at Ban Chang Khong, a village famous for its hand weaving and Sa paper making. Evening at your leisure.&nbsp;Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4 :  Luang Prabang  

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time until a guide arrives to take you to the Luang Prabang Hi-Speed Railway Station or the International Luang Prabang Airport for travel to Vientiane.&nbsp; Upon arrival in Vientiane,&nbsp;a guide and driver will take you to your hotel for check-in before driving out of town for a tour that begins at Buddha Park. Also known as Xieng Khuang, the unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The quiet and tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures which were built in 1958 by a Lao shaman.&nbsp;Then we will return to Vientiane for free time at your leisure.&nbsp;Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 5 :  Luang  Prabang- Vientiane 

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time until a guide arrives to take you via private transport to the International Watttay Airport for your departure flight.End of Services.

Ancient Icons of Laos

6 Days / 5 Nights

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