Laos Luxury Journey - 7 Days / 6 Nights

"Sabaidee"... Welcome to Laos, where life moves as slowly as the churning waters of the Mekong River! Upon arrival at Vientiane Airport you will be met by Laos Travel's guide & driver and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure to explore the city or visit the bustling Mekong riverside area yourselves.
Vientiane has many great restaurants with Lao, Thai, French, Italian, Mexican and Chinese cuisines available, ask the guide for personal recommendations to enjoy your dinner.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane.

Today you will discover the essential landmarks and iconic sights that the small and charismatic city of Vientiane has to offer. With French colonial architecture & magnificent Buddhist temples, Vientiane boasts a rich mixture of cultures to savor.
Start at Wat Sisaket, believed to be Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, intact after the Siamese invasion of 1828. The interior walls of the cloister are covered in niches containing over 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images. Next is a visit to Wat Phra Keo, built originally to house the famed Emerald Buddha and now a religious museum that displays a collection of art representing Lao and Khmer artefacts. Continue to Wat Si Muang - the most popular onet in town, before visiting Patuxai Monument, Laos' version of the Arc de Triomphe and its most prominent monument.
The city tour also takes you to the golden spired Pha That Luang, constructed in the 16th century and regarded as the holiest site in Laos, and the Buddha Park, built in 1958 by Luang Pu, a yogi-priest shaman.
End your day tour along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack one of the many local food stalls, if you like, before being transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane.

Nestled in a mountain valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers is the enchanting World Heritage town and former royal capital of Luang Prabang. It's a magical and captivating place with stunning colonial architecture, ornate monasteries and colourful markets.
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will transfer you to the airport. Fly to Luang Prabang and meet another guide of yours on arrival. Your tour guide will provide an introduction to Luang Prabang.
Wander around the beautiful ancient town of Luang Prabang taking in all of the sights. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent stupa of Wat Wisunarat, one of Luang Prabang's most historically important temples, built in the 16th century and serving as a small museum for religious artefacts. Next stop is Wat That Luang, traditionally the cremation site for Lao Royalty and housing the ashes of King Sisavang Vong and his brother, interred inside the large stupa, erected in 1910.
Continue to Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th century temple which epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture and showcases classic Lao style roofs. This temple was one of only two temples spared by the Black Flag army in 1887, and it was then used as the leader’s headquarters during the invasion.
Pay visits to Wat Mai and the nearby former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, before climbing to the top of Mount Phousi at the sunset. The 100 meter (328 feet) hill is crowned by a gilded stupa, That Chomsi, which dominates the old city centre. Enjoy the views of the town across the Mekong and Khan rivers, as well as the surrounding mountains.
In the late afternoon, check-in to your hotel. Luang Prabang has many great cafes and restaurants and also night food stalls which emerge at dusk, ask your guide for some good suggestions.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, with your guide, embark on a two hour Mekong River cruise to visit the mysterious and sacred Pak Ou Caves. Locally called Tam Ting, the caves are filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of all different sizes. During the cruise out, see the fishermen and local villages along the way. For many in the region, the Mekong plays a crucial role in daily life, representing one of the only means of transport and commerce.
Return to Luang Prabang, stopping en route at a craft village, surrounded by verdant rice paddies, that produces traditional textiles and Lao whiskey.
In the late afternoon, eat like a local on the street food tour and sample an array of delicious delicacies as your guide leads the way to the tastiest stalls. After exploring the winding alleyways of the Night Market, sit down to enjoy a delicious BBQ overlooking the Mekong – the perfect way to savor the tastes of Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

An early start provides the fantastic opportunity to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony, Tak Bat. As the sun begins to rise, long lines of orange-robed monks leave their pagodas and walk barefoot down the streets collecting offerings Luang Prabang residents. By giving food to a monk you "het bon" or make merit, which should augur well for your next life. It is a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Laotian people.
Back to the hotel for breakfast, then spend the morning exploring the area around one of Luang Prabang's most impressive and picturesque waterfalls, Kuang Si. Trek through jungle park-lands to Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, located nearby. Established in 2003, the centre has rescued numerous bears wildlife traffickers and traditional medicine traders. Here, you will help-out with the bears' midday scatter feed. Next, walk through the national park to the Kuang Si Waterfall, where a 60m cascade feeds multi-tiered turquoise pools; and if you feel energetic, climb to their source and go for a swim.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the tranquil park.
Afterwards, return to the town to relax or explore more of the local area independently.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

Today is a free day to explore the town at leisure, take in the laid back atmosphere and riverside life with a refreshing Beer Lao on the banks of the Mekong at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

Final morning at leisure to enjoy Luang Prabang and relax, before transferring to the airport for your departure flight to the next destination or back home with sweet memories of holidays.
Meals: Breakfast.