DAY
1: Sights and Sounds of Vientiane
We enjoy a tour of Vientiane, the capital
of Laos. We visit the most important temples
of Wat That Luang, Wat Pha Kaew, Wat Si
Muang and Wat Si Saket, as well as the Patuxai
Monument. We end with a classic sunset across
the Mekong. Dinner and overnight in Vientiane.
DAY
2: Vientiane to Luang Prabang
In the morning, we take a flight to the historic
city of Luang Prabang. After lunch, we visit some
of the many important wats, including watermelon-shaped
Wat Wisunlat, Wat Aham and Wat Saen, as well as
taking in the views from Phousi Hill.
DAY 3: The Pak
Ou Caves
After a visit to the elegant temple of
Wat Xieng Thon, we take a boat up the
Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak
Ou, overflowing with ancient Buddha images.
We also visit a village where the local
liquor Lao Lao is produced, a village
of silk weavers and a Saa paper village.
DAY 4: Kuang
Si Falls
Today, we make an excursion to the beautiful
waterfall of Kuang Si. It is possible
to take a dip here on a hot day. On the
way back to town, we stop at the scenic
village of Khamu. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY
5: Luang Prabang to the Plain of Jars
In the morning, we visit the royal palace
museum before flying east to the city of
Phonsavan. We make a trip to the puzzling
Plain of Jars to view these immense jars.
DAY
6: Muang Khun and Vientiane
We visit the former provincial capital of
Muang Khun, with its historic temples in
partial ruin. Later we fly to Vientiane
where the tour ends.
