The Mysterious Plains of Jars in Northern Laos - 3 Days

This 3-day Laos tour package towards the Plains of Jars is inserted between the unmissable stages that are Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Enjoy beautiful days with stunning mountain scenery and breathtaking landscapes. The Plain of Jars is a place of obvious cultural interest. A stay in Phonsavan also offers you the opportunity to walk a remote area of renowned natural beauty.

Category: Laos Classic Tours

Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Date: Optional (Available all time)
Start/End: Luang Prabang/ Vientiane
Tour Routine: Luang Prabang – Phonsavan – Vientiane
Tour Type: Discover and Experience
Tour Customize: Absolutely (Feel free to tell us your requirement in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide (Available in English and also other languages if requested)
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
Travel Advisor Note: The Airport Xieng Khuang in Phonsavan will be closed until 31/05/2025
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Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang - Phonsavan Arrival
Day 2: Phonsavan - Plains of Jars - Phonsavan
Day 3: Phonsavan - Vientiane Departure

Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival - Phonsavan (L)

Appointment with the guide then travels to Phonsavan. On the way, stop to visit the villages of ethnic minorities with unique cultures and customs. Lunch with local specialties in a local restaurant. Then transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Phonsavan.

Day 2: Phonsavan - Plains of Jars - Phonsavan (B)

After breakfast, you hit the road to meet UXO Laos, an organization specialized in detecting and defusing bombs in the province. Local experts will explain their work and will introduce you to the detection methods used. Then, visit the three sites of the Plains of Jars. It is one of the most mysterious places in Laos.

These immense containers, which can weigh from 600 kg to one ton and however its origin remains unknown, are spread over three main sites: one near the city, two others further to the south of the district of Phasay and Mount Salato. The region was also deeply affected by many bombings during the war.

Overnight at hotel in Phonsavan.

Day 3: Phonsavan - Vientiane Departure (B)

After breakfast, you will visit the Wet market (agricultural market), then temples and discover the Navang crafts. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Vientiane (daily flight, except Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). Tour ends.

What’s Included?	– Private, air-conditioned means of transportation – Accommodation upon your requests – English speaking guide (Other languages upon requests) – Admission fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary – Meals: as mentioned in the itinerary – Tax and service charge – Baggage handling – Drinking water – The flight back to Vientiane.
What’s Excluded?	– Travel insurance and/or medical insurance – Peak season or special events surcharge – Tips, drinks, and other personal expenses – Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program