Duration : 11 Days/ 10 nights
Start/ End: Vientiane / Vientiane
Tour Routes:Vientiane - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing - Oudom Xay - Muang Khoua - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Tour Type: Family, Leisure and Experience
Tour Customizable: Definitely!
Guide: Local Guide (Experienced Engish Speaking Guide, other languages upon your Request)
Transportation: Private transportation by air-conditioned car
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing
Day 3: Muang Sing - Trekking
Day 4: Muang Sing - Oudom Xay
Day 5: Oudom Xay - Muang Khoua
Day 6: Muang Khoua - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou
Day 7: Luang Prabang City tour
Day 8: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
Day 9: Vang Vieng Trekking
Day 10: Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Day 11: Vientiane Departure
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival (D)
Arrival in Vientiane Capital, our guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. Take a rest before making a short trip exploring the charming and fascinating capital of Laos. In the afternoon, visit Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane. Then, we visit the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph before moving to That Luang Stupa. At night, enjoy your dinner with Laos traditional music.
Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing (B, L)
Flight to Luang Namtha, the land of rugged mountains, beautiful tropical forest, and rich of rivers pain and sharing the border with China and Myanmar. Luang Namtha is well - known by over twenty ethnic groups that make this region one of the most ethnically diverse provinces in Laos.
On the way to Muang Sing, stop along the way at the Akha hill tribe village. In fact, this group was originally in China but immigrated into Laos down centuries. Although their life is poor, they are rich in an interesting culture and colorful history.
Overnight at hotel in Muang Sing
Day 3: Muang Sing - Trekking (B)
Muang Sing is the best ideal place where the people find for trekking by sitting at the remote and extremely beautiful mountain region. After finishing breakfast, spend a little time to stroll around the small town where many ethnic minorities are frequently seen on the main street. Some small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. Upon your time leaving the town, take a short drive to the north we set off on a half-day walk, using local tracks. Pass through the breathtaking mountain landscape to the Yao, Akha, and Lantern hill tribe villages, and are sure to the attraction as this part of the country explored by very few visitors.
Stay overnight at Muang Sing.
Day 4: Muang Sing - Oudom Xay (B)
Get early in the morning, depart to Oudom Xay by car. Here is the perfect way to explore the real Laos, the life of the rural dwellers. Although the way to the villages is quite tough, the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes for a memorable experience. At last of the day, walk around to explore this hill town.
Stay overnight at Oudom Xay.
Day 5: Oudom Xay - Muang Khoua (B)
Get up early in the morning, go to the local market at Oudom Xay where the place attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the surrounding mountainsides or valley to barter and trade their goods. Before setting off on the journey along the Nambak River to Muang La, is famous about the Praxack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image which is over 400-year-old statue legendary possesses many supernatural powers and it was worshipped by the local people. Continuing our trip to Muang Khoua, enjoy the scenic landscape on the way.
Overnight in Muang Khoua.
Day 6: Muang Khoua - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou (B)
After Breakfast, take a long trail traditional boat downstream for a leisurely trip on the Nam Ou River. Along the way, enjoy the scenery on both of the banks. We stop in the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which placed thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various sizes.
Continue the trip to Luan Prabang, which is known as the former royal capital with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop retains a unique charm over time. On the street in Luang Prabang, it seems that the road is brighter by the monks in orange robes scurry carrying the umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 7: Luang Prabang City Tour (B)
Start Luang Prabang tour at the National Musem at the former Royal Palace, which displays most of the artifacts under Laos Royal. Most of the architect is intact.
Then, we visit the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong which is owned by unique structures decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes a doorway. Connecting with this area, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Sense, the shrine of Wat Aham.
In the afternoon, go to the Atacular sunset over the Mekong River from the top of Phousi Mount. At night, it’s time to shopping at the Luang Prabang Night Market where you can find all the Laos collections from Laos cuisine to the handmade textile by locals and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 8: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng (B)
After breakfast, enjoy the last time we stay in Luang Prang, depart to Vang Vieng. The first place we stop in Vang Vieng is a small town located on a bend in the Nam Song River. This tranquil town is a rapid development about tourism. You will be amazed by the beautiful scenery with a mixture of quiet water and limestone outcrops overtime. Embark on our boat for a well-paced trip on the Nam Song river.
Overnight in Vang Vieng
Day 9: Vang Vieng Trekking (B, L)
Heading out the town, start trekking day in Vang Vieng at Ban Phatang village through the hillsides and paddy fields. On the way, we drop up to the Tham Hoy Cave and Ban Phathao village which is home of Hmong ethnic minorities. After a special picnic lunch, walking and exploring limestone karsts formation. End your trekking tour to move Ban Tham Xang by the late afternoon. At the village, feel free to explore the interesting local lifestyle and enjoy a traditional dance performed by villagers
Overnight in Vang Vieng
Day 10: Vang Vieng - Vientiane (B)
After breakfast, we back to Vientiane. After a half-day traveling by winding roads, start the Vientiane city tour. The first sight in the city tour is Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of Laos monarchy, where previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Statue. Next, move to the Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph before continuing to the symbol of Laos-That Luang Stupa.
Day 11: Vientiane Departure (B)
Enjoy the last breakfast in Vientiane, visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (upon your schedule)
End of your 11 days family tour in Laos, our driver will transfer you to Wattay Airport for your departure flight. Hope you satisfied with our services!
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