(5D/4N)

 Day 1: ARRIVE IN VIENTIANE

Arrive in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Transfer to the hotel. Walk around the downtown exploring this sleepy riverside capital city. Late afternoon see the sunset along the banks of Mekong River.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SII WATERFALLS (B)

Morning flight to Luang Prabang, the oldest town and ancient capital of Laos and today the World Heritage City. Upon arrival, visit the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. 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 town, enjoy the sunset over the Mekong River and mountains beyond and a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside from the top of Mt. Phou Si.

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 villagers 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 (B)

Morning visit Luang Prabang Market and shops selling antiques and silver jewelry, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, we visit Wat Simuang, Vientiane's most sacred site, the religious museum at Wat Sisaket, where thousands of statues of Buddha in wood, bronze, and stone are displayed. Stop at Wat Pra Keo, original home of the Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok, the 16th century That Luang Golden Stupa, and Ratuxai Victory Gate, also known as the Laos' Arc de Triomphe.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 5: VIENTIANE - HANOI (B)

Flight to Hanoi, the graceful capital city of Vietnam

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