4-Day Classic Laos Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by Air

Itinerary

Day 1: Vientiane

Pass By: Vientiane, Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture
Upon arrival at Vientiane Airport you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in. If you time permits, take a half-day city tour and start you visit with the Wat Sisaket that is known for thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. En route to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa. Take some photos of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. The final visit of the day will be the excellent COPE Exhibition Center, highlighting a much overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day to day basis in the form of unexplored ordnance as a result of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War era. Overnight stay in Vientiane.

Hotel 3 Stars Option: City Inn (Deluxe room)

Hotel 4 Stars Option: Ansara Hotel or similar (Savvy room)

Stop At: Wat Si Saket, Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane, Vientiane 0100 Laos
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), That Luang Road, Vientiane 0100 Laos
The Pha That Luang or “Great Stupa” is the most important Buddhist monument in Laos. The large golden stupa in Vientiane is believed to enshrine a breast bone of the Buddha. The pagoda also known as That Luang is officially named Pha Chedi Lokajulamani, which translates to “World Precious Sacred Stupa”
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: COPE Visitor Centre, Boulevard Khouvieng National Rehabilitation Centre, Vientiane 0100 Laos
COPE Vientiane is a non-profit organisation in Laos which provides prosthetic limbs, mobility assistance and rehabilitation for Lao people who can’t afford it
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel 3 Stars Option: City Inn (Deluxe room)

Hotel 4 Stars Option: Ansara Hotel or similar (Savvy room)

Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Prabang (by air)

Pass By: Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport and take a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. After a brief rest start your visit with the Vat Vixoune that is influenced by Thai- Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa. Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view over the city and the Mekong River. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Hotel: as before


Stop At: Vat Visounarath, Visounarath Road stop of E-Bus Green Line, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos
Wat Visounarath is the oldest standing temple in Luang Prabang, originally erected in 1512 by King Phothisarat and rebuilt in 1898.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: That Makmo, Luang Prabang, Laos
Which translates as ‘Watermelon Stupa’. Originally constructed in 1503, it was pillaged for hidden treasures during the 1887 destructions and the latest renovation (1932) coated the stupa in drab grey concrete
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Phousi Hill, Luang Prabang, Laos
Phousi Hill, also called Phousi Mountain is a small mountain in the center of Luang Prabang, located on the peninsula between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4 star hotel

Day 3: Luang Prabang

Pass By: Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province
In the morning, visit the Royal Palace Museum that is housing the most important treasures of Laos’ recent past. Take a walk to the local pier of Luang Prabang behind the Museum to embark at the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and go upstream on the Mekong River and visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop by the Thin Hong, a picturesque village and get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues. Enjoy lunch at Suan Pak Ou restaurant near the caves at your own expense. Return to Luang Prabang by boat and en route stop at Ban Xang Khong handmade paper village. Take a walk in the old city or shop at Hmong Market. Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

Hotel: as before

Stop At: Royal Palace Museum, Haw kham, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos
The Royal Palace Museum of Luang Prabang once served as the residence of King Sisavang Vong and his family during the French colonial era. Designed in the French Beaux-Arts style with many tasteful accents of traditional Lao culture, the palace was converted into a museum in 1995
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tham Ting, Where the Nam Ou River Meets the Mekong Where the Nam Ou River meets the Mekong, Ban Pak-Ou 0603 Laos
Tham Ting Cave: It is known as “Holly Caves” where local people will get together during water festival or by local passengers/boat men who travel up and down the Mekong suppose to stop there for s short worship for good luck and short break.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-4 star hotel

Day 4: Luang Prabang

Pass By: Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province
Visit the Vat Xieng Thong, one of the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang, dating back from 16th century. The roofs of the Sim sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels then proceed to Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda. The tour ends in Luang Prabang. When the tour ends, you will be transferred to Luang Prabang International Airport for your onward tour.

Stop At: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang Laos
The Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham or Wat Mai (New Monastery) is one of the biggest and most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. Its central position (in front of the night market and beside the Royal Palace) makes it one of the most visited temples of this ancient royal town
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.