Vientiane - Luang Prabang by train - 05 Days

Welcome you with your name on signboard at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

In the afternoon, we transfer out to see the Buddha Park, a scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, close to the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe. A spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.

Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the train station to take high speed train 2 hours to Luangprabang.

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. After a soft rest, today you will visit the village of Lao ethnic groups at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene. Drive to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful and panoramic sunset over the ancient and once royal city and the Mekong River, our last stop is Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of textiles made by the local and the hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang..

Overnight in hotel.

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. This is a real highlight of the tour prior to saying goodbye to this charming city.

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. Return to Luang Prabang we visit the National Museum former name Revolutionary Museum, which exhibits artifacts, photos and legends of Laos’s history fighters and leaders from the ancient times to the new revolution period.

Overnight in hotel.

Transfer to airport for onward flight. End of our services.

Note: Check out hotel at 12.00