Day 1: ARRIVE LUANG PRABANG

Arrive in Luang Prabang, transfer to the hotel. Get the first discovery of Luang Prabang, the oldest town and ancient capital of Laos, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. This delightful town retains a unique charm rarely found in Asia today.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: LUANG PRABANG (B)

Visit the Former Royal Palace, Wat Visounalat Temples, the ornate Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong. Take a half-hour drive to visit Kuang Sii waterfalls, where waters tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools.

Drive back to the town, climb to the top of the mount Phousi to enjoy the sunset over the Mekong River and mountains beyond.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES (B)

For early-risers there is a very special (optional) dawn visit to witness the long lines of orange-robed monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from residents.

Take a full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to the holy caves Pak Ou where thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues in various sizes are crammed into the two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff along the riverbank. Continue down river to Ban Xang Hai village, where the local residents create a unique rice wine called “Lao Lao”. Back to the town to visit the typical Lao village at Ban Xang Khong, a weaving village where the traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden looms.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANE – HANOI (B)

Note:  Above price is not applicable for peak seasons (Christmas & New Year Eve; Vietnamese New Year) & other public holidays in Vietnam