First steps in Laos

... - Chiang Rai - Ban HouaySay

Welcoming at Chiang Rai Airport by a Thai driver, then road to Chiang Khong, border crossing and entry to Laos. Night in a charming hotel.

Cruise & PakOu caves

Pakbeng - Pakou - Luang Prabang

2nd day cruising on the Mekong towards Luang Prabang. On the way, stop to visit a fishermen tribe village and the  PakOu sanctuaries. Choice of a night in a charming or luxury hotel.

KuangSi Waterfall hiking

Luang Prabang  - Hmong village - Kuang Si - Luang Prabang

​You will go through the countryside to reach a village of the Hmong ethnic group. 2h30 walk to the source of Kuang Si Falls. Afternoon at the waterfalls, swimming, walking in the jungle, visiting the bear center. Choice of a night in a charming or luxury hotel.

Lunch at NamNgeum lake

Vang Vieng – Nam Ngeum – Vientiane

​Discovery of Tham Chang, one of the biggest cave in the area. Visit of a local fish market, then lunch alongside the superb Namngeun lake. Visit of a salt extracting site. Arrival at Vientiane by late afternoon. Night in a hotel downtown.

Last moments in Laos

Vientiane - ...

​Free time until your transfer to the airport by minivan. Lunch and dinner at your expense. Night not included.

Mekong river cruise

HoueySay - Pakbeng

Transfer to the pier. Here begins your two-day cruise on the Mekong by private slow boat. Two stops in Hmong and Lao Loum villages. Lunch on board. Arrival in Pakbeng. Night in a charming hotel, luxury hotel, or camping on a Mekong beach.

Luang Prabang, its temples & local markets

Luang Prabang

​Cultural tour of the city, with the morning market, the Royal Palace & the temples named Vat Mai, Vat Sene, Vat Visoun & Vat Xiengthong. Lunch in a local restaurant, walking through the shop streets, Mount Phousi & the night market. Night in a charming or luxury hotel.

Kharstic mountains landscapes & local markets

LuangPrabang – Vang Vieng

Mountain road with breathtaking landscapes up to 1.200m high. Visits of local markets , especially the one in Phoukoune. Arrival at Vang Vieng in the afternoon. Short cruise on the Nam song river on a traditional 

wooden boat. Night in a charming hotel.

Cultural visit of Vientiane

Vientiane

Visit of the capital city and its monuments : Vat Sisaket temple, the emerald Buddha HoPraKeo, the That Luang Stupa, the arch of triumph Patuxay, Vat Simeuang, the Thongkhankham market, and walk alongside the Mekong. Night in a hotel downtown.