Classic Laos Tour – 6 Days

Duration: 6 Days
Start/ End:Luang Prabang/ Vientiane
Tour Type: Explorer
Tour Route: Luang Prabang  – Vientiane
Tour Customizable: Definitely!
Guide: Local experienced English speaking guide
Transportation: Local transport with a skillful driver

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang
Day 4: Vientiane
Day 5: Vientiane
Day 6: Vientiane

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang

Arrival at Luang Prabang Airport. Ride to your hotel. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang

Wake up early to join the tradition of offering alms to monks, a centuries-old practice in Laos. You can stroll through the morning market afterward to see the town awaken. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit the Royal Palace, showcasing artifacts from Laos’ royal past. Then, explore Luang Prabang’s main Buddhist temples like Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, and Wat Xiengthong. Interact with monks at Wat Mai before climbing 328 steps to Phousi Hill for a stunning sunset view over Luang Prabang. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang

Embark on a two-hour cruise along the Mekong River in a traditional long-tail boat to reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Explore the two large caves at Pak Ou, filled with thousands of Buddha images of various sizes. Return to Luang Prabang by car.

In the afternoon, head south to Kuang Si waterfall, one of Luang Prabang’s most scenic spots. Take a relaxed hike through the national park to reach the waterfall.

Transfer back to your hotel by private vehicle. Enjoy free time to explore the vibrant night Bazaar. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Vientiane

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to the bus station for your journey to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and unwind.

Spend the night in Vientiane.

Day 5: Vientiane

Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of Vientiane’s historic sites, starting with Wat Sisaket, the oldest surviving temple from the Siamese war of 1828. Next, visit Wat Ho Phra Keo, once home to the Emerald Buddha and now housing a collection of statues and artifacts. Explore That Luang Stupa, Laos’ most significant monument, and Patouxay, a recent monument honoring war victims and now an iconic landmark.

Afterwards, take a one-hour drive southeast to Buddha Park, featuring a whimsical sculpture garden with Buddhist and religious images spanning 500 years.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon before spending the night in Vientiane.

Day 6: Vientiane

After breakfast at the hotel, take some time to relax until it’s time to transfer to Wattay International Airport for your departure flight.