DAY 1: WELCOME TO LAOS - LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL
Meal: N/A
Upon your arrival in the captivating city of Luang Prabang, a knowledgeable local guide will greet you warmly and assist with your transfer to the hotel, where you can relax and settle in at your leisure this evening.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 2: CITY HIGHLIGHT & WATERFALL WONDER
Meal: Hotel Breakfast
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, explore lovely Artifact royal palace museum then journey to the breathtaking Kuang Si Waterfall. Explore the Hmong exhibition and visit the ethical elephant camp to meet these gentle giants. Stroll through the rainforest to the bear sanctuary and a quaint smaller waterfall. Refresh with a swim in the turquoise lagoon and capture stunning photos of the main cascade.
On the return to the city, enjoy a photo stop at a beautiful farm café and take a hike to the summit of Phousi Hill for breathtaking panoramic views over the Mekong River valley. Finish the day exploring the lively Luang Prabang night market and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 3: MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
Meal: Hotel Breakfast
Awaken at 5:30 AM to experience the serene beauty of the Alms Giving Ritual, where you offer food to monks in a heartfelt display of Buddhist culture. Visit an ancient temple and explore the vibrant morning market before returning for breakfast.
Begin your day with a photo opportunity at the Biley old French bridge renown as ancient trade links of this region. Then, visit the Craftsman Village of Ban Xangkong to observe the traditional process of Mulberry handmade paper production. Afterward, board a long-tail boat for an upstream cruise to the ancient Buddha Caves, historically visited by pilgrims making donations.
In the afternoon, sail downstream back to the city and take time to freshen up. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local or Indian restaurant before relaxing at the hotel at your leisure.
• Overnight in Vang Vieng
Day 4: DEPARTURE
Meal: Hotel Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed morning, pick up some last-minute souvenirs, then take a minivan for a scenic one hour and 40-minute journey on the expressway to the airport.
