Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Nong Khiew - Oudomxay - Pakbeng

Day 1:  Vientiane - Arrival  (D)

 On arrival at Wattay Airport, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. A city tour acquaints us with the major sights of the capital. We visit the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, then take a walk to the nearby sight of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane .

Day 2: Vientiane - Vang Vieng by road (B/L)

Breakfast, we are heading out of the town by route number 13th north. This day, we travel north by roads to Vang Vieng with stopover at the archaeological sight of Vang Xang dating back from the 11th century. On arrival at Vang Vieng, we cross the Nam Song River, and then enjoy a short trek through the breathtaking mountain landscape to Tam None Cave and some hill villages. Today ends with a spectacular view of the sunset over the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Day 3:  Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang (B/L)

An early morning start to drive to Luang Prabang by 13th north route. The road conditions are good pave, along the way, the unequalled scenery with a mixture of steep terraced fields and hill villages make for an interesting journey, we take a short stop some hill tribe villages for taking photo and greet the villagers, they are friendly and also warm welcome visitors. The Muang Xieng Nguen is next stop, we take few minute brake for observing the local lifestyle prior arriving Luang Prabang. On arrival in Luang Prabang, we visit the impressive Stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of sacred, gilded stupa and a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Kuangsi Water Fall (B/L)

This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. Breakfast; and excursion to most beautiful waterfall, you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5:  Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Nong Khiew (B/L)

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on traditional boat leisure upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine and continue boating up leisurely trip on the Nam Ou River to Nongkhiew. Along the way we stop to visit at Thai Lu village at Ban Pak Jak, Ban Nongkham, weaving village, Ban Muang Souen and arriving Nongkhiew by late afternoon. Overnight in Nongkhiew.

Day 6: Nongkhiew - Oudomxay - Pakbeng (B/L)

Breakfast, upon leaving Nongkhiew, we start to drive into the most mountainous area of Laos. The road conditions are some part good pave and some are rugged road; however many villages dot the hillsides and the undulating terrain make for an interesting journey. En route, we can make stop as you please to stretch your legs and visit the Hmong, Khmu, Black Thai and Lu ethnic minority people, Hmong hill tribe people at Ban Songja and Ban Jarong, They are all friendly and interesting and arrival at Oudomxay city then heading out the town to Pakbeng, along way, we visit some Khmu, Tai Dam (Black Thai), Hmong villages and arrive at Pakbeng and enjoy the daily evening. hill tribe market before check in into hotel. Overnight in Pakbeng.

Day 7: Pakbeng - Houeisay -Departure (B)

Today, we embark on a traditional boat, upstream on Magic of Mekong River. This portion of the Mekong River is not too large but both banks of the river are bordered by very beautiful mountain ranges and green forest. Along the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong hill tripe people, who are very poor but have unique culture. On arrival at Houei Say and taking a ferry boat crossing Mekong river to Chiangkhong (Thailand).

Type of tour:    Private tour
Medium tour
Departure:  Any day. The detail program can be changed base on your arrival and departure time.

Size of Group	1 pax	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 9 pax	Single Supp.
01 August 2007 - 30 Sep 2008
Standard (3*)	1708	985	805	718	625	110
First Class (4*)	1886	1087	907	819	828	198
Deluxe (5*)	2065	1181	1002	916	823	290

Accommodation	Standard (3*)	First Class (4*)	Deluxe (5*)
Vientiane hotels	Vansana	Novotel	Donchan Palace
Vang Vieng hotels	Thavonesouk	Thaveesin	Thaveesin
Luang Prabang hotels	Manoluck	Muengluang	La Residence Phouvao
Nong Khiew hotels	Phaiboun GH	Phaiboun GH	Phaiboun GH
Pakse hotels	Pakse	Pakse	Champasak

 Inclusive:   

•  Hotel accommodation as specific or similar
• Private car/mini van
•  Boat trip on Mekong River & Nam Song River
•  All entrance fees
•  English speaking guide
•  All meals as per program
   
  

Exclusive:  

•  Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
•  International flight and international airport tax on departure
•  Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips
•  Lao Visa - apply and issue at airport with cost 30$/pax