6 Days Amazing Laos Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Places You’ll Visit

Tour Overview

Itinerary

What’s Included

6 Days Laos Highlight Tour

Duration

6 Days | 5 Nights

Destinations

Laos

Travel Type

Private | Customizable

Places You’ll Visit

Tour Overview

Join us on this 6 days Laos tour covering highlights of both Luang Prabang and Vientiane, the two most important cities in Laos.

You will get a more in-depth understanding of Laos’ history and culture as your English-speaking guide narrate the history and stories of many historical sites and attractions. Laos also has no shortage of natural wonders, and you will be attracted by many of its waterfalls, caves, rivers, or jungles on this tour too. Local market and village visits are also included for those who are keen on local culture and life experience.

Highlights of This Tour

Observe locals’ life and see many local colonial architectures when you wander along the streets in Vientiane.
Learn local ethnic culture at Traditional Art and Ethnology Center.
Adventure to Kuang Si Waterfall to enjoy the natural beauty and have fun around the pools.
Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the largest temple in Luang Prabang to see time-honored Lao architecture.
Be wowed by the numerous Buddha statues when you visit Pak Ou Caves.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Vientiane, you will be welcomed and transferred to the local hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to take a rest or explore this city yourself.

Meal: N/A

Overnight: Vientiane

Combing Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and French influences, Vientiane evokes an exotic feeling. Today, you will follow your guide to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane.

Your first stop is Wat Sisaket, the only temple that survived the Siamese (Thai) invasion in 1828, featuring over 10,000 miniature Buddha statues and beautiful architecture and layouts from hundreds of years ago.

Continue to visit Wat Phra Keo, a religious museum with numerous works of art from both Laos and Khmer. An outside visit to Presidential Palace will show you the town’s colonial past.

Haw Phra Kaew in Vientiane — Wat Phra Keo in Vientiane

Get to Patuxay monument to climb to the roof of Laos’ “Arc de Triomphe”. Next, head to That Luang temple to see the sunset shining upon the golden spire of this 16th-century architecture.

This afternoon, say goodbye to the capital city and embark on our journey to Vang Vieng. En route, sit back and admire the breathtaking scenery as you drive toward the mountainous region. Make a stop at the H’Mong market before we finally arrive at Vang Vieng, a peaceful town nestled on the bend of the Nam Song River. It retains its peaceful scenery and unspoiled limestone outcrops despite the growth of local tourism.

After check-in, the rest time is free for you.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Vang Vieng

This morning, explore the daily life in Laos rural area by visiting a local market in the town.

After breakfast, embark on the trip to Tham Phoukham Caves as you drive along a road through paddy field areas and many famous limestone caverns, and natural forests. If you are lucky, you may encounter some local villagers and glimpse into their lifestyle.

Then transfer to Tham Jang, a famous cave on the limestone cliff near Vang Vieng which is used for military defense during the Lao and Chian war. Then cross the river to experience the pleasant countryside lifestyle in Ban Huai Ngae Village.

Tham Jang Caves in Vang Vieng — Tham Jang Caves

Afterward, embark on the excursion to Luang Prabang to explore some of the best-preserved traditions in Southeast Asia. The route won’t be boring for landscapes and terraced fields along both roadsides are eye-catching. You can expect some stops on the way for catching great photos and exploring hill tribe villages.

Before we reach Luang Prabang, you can follow your guide to visit a local school in Ban Ber Sip.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Start today with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday) which presents a wealth of interesting artifacts. Then relax on an upstream cruise along the Mekong River before you reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Located by the Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves are two linked caves, in which you’ll discover thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues.

Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang Laos — Buddha statues in Pak Ou Caves

During the cruise to Pak Ou Caves, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along both banks of the Mekong River, and glimpse into local life by visiting Ban Xanghai village, villagers here are good at making local rice wine.

After back to the city, visit the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, the largest temple in Luang Prabang that will introduce you to characteristics of 16th-century Lao architecture: exquisite wall carvings, sweeping 2-tiered roof, ornate mosaics, etc. Then head to Traditional Art and Ethnology Center to learn about the interesting local ethnic culture. Get to the peaceful Wat Siphouthabaht for the stunning sunset.

Before getting back to your hotel, enjoy an exciting time at a local night market where you can see various handmade textiles made by local villagers.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Today, you can get up early (optional) to catch the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings. Laos is the only Buddhist nation that still preserves this unique tradition.

Morning Alms-giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang

Then, a short visit to the local morning market is waiting for you. The market is near Royal Palace, where you can find all manner of items, including fresh vegetables, steamed fish, frogs, etc., a good place to experience real local life.

Back to the hotel for breakfast, then get to the top of Phousi Hill (you’ll need to take 329 steps) to enjoy a bird view of Luang Prabang City and the Mekong River. Head to Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang which can date back to 1513.

Luang Prabang panoramic view from Phousi Hill

You will then be escorted to the Kuang Si Waterfall to enjoy the picturesque surrounding scenery. It’s the relaxing time when you can either have fun around the turquoise pools or enjoy leisure walking along the forest trails.

For those who are interested in butterflies and local flora, you can also take an optional 15 minutes tour at the nearby Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park (closed on Tuesdays).

As Laotian traditional crafts are also very famous, on today’s trip we will also arrange a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center for you to learn about local silk and weaver.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Enjoy your free time at the hotel before your driver transfers you to the airport for departure. End of the Laos trip.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight: N/A