Amazing Laos 8 Days: Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Kuang Si Waterfalls

Upon your arrival at the airport, our tour guide and driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in.

After taking a soft rest, we start our city tour schedule with Wat Sisaket and Wat Prakeo, two temples that have deep historical roots and showcase classical Lao architectural styles, featuring elegant sloping roofs, intricate carvings, and ornate decorations.

Then we visit Patuxay Monument, often referred to as the “Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane”, a popular destination for both cultural exploration and scenic appreciation.

After that, you will have a great chance to visit That Luang Stupa, a golden stupa with its distinctive and awe- inspiring design that symbolizes Buddhism and the national identity of Laos.

After the tour, you can enjoy a warm dinner with traditional dance and folk songs at the local restaurant.

Overnight in Vientiane

After breakfast at the hotel, you are free to relax before taking the 1-hour flight to Luang Namtha.

Upon arrival in Luang Namtha, our driver will be waiting for you at the airport and then take you to the hotel for check-in.

With no schedule today, you are free to stroll the city on your own.

Overnight in Vientiane

Today, visitors will have an adventure in a Khmu village, from where we embark on a trail that leads up to a ridge. On the way, tourists can gain knowledge about Green Discovery from our local guide.

We will meet villagers as we progress along the path and go to the market before descending down the banks of the Nam Ha River.
Here, our guide will introduce you to the villagers, offering insights into their way of life, and we’ll relish a hearty traditional meal thoughtfully prepared by our gracious hosts.

Note: It will take approximately 30 minutes to transfer and about 5 to 6 hours for trekking.

Overnight in homestay

This morning, visitors will uncover the forest along the banks of the Nam Ha River. As you delve into the forest, you’re immediately enveloped by the serene beauty of nature. With a bit of luck and a keen eye, you may spot indigenous animals like deer, monkeys, and a multitude of bird species. We continue trekking until lunchtime and then we meet local people and enjoy a picnic together.

After lunch, we will enter the Nam Ha National Protected Area, a place of exceptional biodiversity, hosting a wide array of plant and animal species.

End the tour, reach the banks of the Nam Tha River and return to Luang Namtha.

Note: It will take approximately 5 – 6 hours for trekking and 1 hour for transfer.

Overnight in Luang Namtha

Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Muang Xai (without guide), surrounded by lush hills and mountains, making it a picturesque destination for young adults who are nature lovers.

After that, it will take about 1 hour to travel to Luang Prabang by train. Along the way, tourists can admire breathtaking scenic views as it winds through the picturesque landscapes of northern Laos.

On arrival in Luang Prabang, free for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, you will visit the Royal Palace Museum, a stunning blend of traditional Lao architecture and colonial influences.
Then, visitors can embark on a scenic boat journey along the Mekong to reach the Pak Ou caves, where they can explore two main cave complexes: Tham Ting and Tham Theung. Inside, these caves are adorned with thousands of Buddha images of varying sizes, creating a surreal and spiritually charged atmosphere.

After that, we will stop by Ban Xanghai, a charming village in Laos renowned for its traditional production of Lao-Lao, a potent rice whiskey.

On the way back to the city, we will drive to Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong. Both temples are places of worship and architectural beauty.

If time permits, a visit to Ban XangKhong and Ban XiengLek will be arranged. Both sites offer a wide range of authentic and locally made souvenirs and handicrafts. You also have the option to explore a nearby village and participate in a petanque game with the local team.

Late afternoon, visitors can admire the incredible sunset view in Wat Prabath. This is the perfect spot to capture the day’s final beauty.

Our last destination is the Night Market, a bustling market offering handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, and delicious street food.
Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

This morning, tourists have a chance to participate in a centuries-old and meaningful tradition in the Buddhist culture of the Lao people, the daily morning alms-giving. Every day, Buddhist monks walk silently barefoot throughout the streets and you can be a part of this tradition by offering food and interacting with monks.
After that, we will take a short visit to the temporary market where local people come to barter their day’s catch, from rice to vegetables, fish, or chicken.

After breakfast at the hotel, visitors can reach the highest point in Luang Prabang town, Phousi Hill, which offers a 360 panorama of the whole town with its temples and surrounding landscape.
Next, we visit the enchanting Kuang Si waterfalls, situated in the heart of Laos, which stand as a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Continue on the journey to Ban Thapene to immerse yourself in the daily activities of the village, witness traditional craftsmanship, and engage with friendly locals. After that, have a chance to support wildlife conservation initiatives and promote ethical and sustainable tourism practices at Bear Rescue Center.

Along the way back to Luang Prabang, we will stop by to engage in hands-on experiences and witness a wide range of high-quality, locally-made textiles at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

You can chose Chapa Express, VicSapa. Đây là 2 chuyến tàu Danang – Ho Chi Minh tôi thường Have breakfast at the hotel. Then you are free to explore the city before transferring to the airport for the departure flight.