Laos Highlights

Upon Vientiane airport, our Authenik Travel’s tour guide and driver will welcome you and transfer to your hotel in the Vientiane - the country’s charming capital with its laidback riverside ambience and alluring monuments.
Overnight in Vientiane.

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel and meet our tour guide for full day Vientiane city exploration.

The first highlight of the trip is Vat Phra Keo temple, built in 1565. It is one of the most interesting and impressive temples in Vientiane. It previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha image.
Next, visit Vat Sisaket temple which is well known for not only its cloister wall storing thousands of small Buddha images but also its beautiful architecture and decoration with dating back to 1818.

Transfer to visit Pha That Luang temple, built in 1566 and reconstructed in 1930. It is the most important Laotian religious and national monument. The temple has a special architecture reflecting the culture and identity of Laos, becoming a symbol of Laos nationalism.
Later, discover the Patuxay arc, a memorial monument built in 1957 and the most prominent landmark in the city. Its architecture was inspired by the 'Arc de Triumph' in Paris combined with typical Laotian style. From the top of the monument, you can enjoy a great panoramic view of the city.
Next, move to Talat Sao market where you can do some shopping and uncover the local life.

In the afternoon, visit the famous Buddha Park, located 25km from the city. The park is home to over 200 Buddha statues and characters of Hinduism made from concrete, especially the enormous Buddha statue which is 40m in length propping its arm. Furthermore, there are many other statues you could visit to understand more about Buddhism.
Stay overnight in Vientiane

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a 3 hour drive (130km) to Vang Vieng which was once a key military airfield during the Indochina wars.
On the way, you have a chance to admire the beautiful landscape and rural life, and visit Ban Houeimo, a quaint fishing village. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, check-in at your hotel. 
Lunch will be on your own.

In the afternoon, head to Tham Jung cave, home to migrants, who settled near the town’s southern Meuang Xong Village to cultivate vegetables. The locals stumbled into the cavern during the civil war while seeking refuge deep in the forest. Next, go to Tham Loup (Deep cave) for cave exploration. This cave is known for spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and relax. Stay overnight in Vang Vieng
 

On this day, depart Vang Vieng for Luang Prabang. It is about a 5 hour drive. Arrive in Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
Check in hotel and enjoy half day tour to explore Wat Visoun temple, dating back to 1513 and the reign of King Visoun. This is the oldest temple in Luang Prabang and was once the home to Luang Prabang Buddhas. Wat Visoun temple is with an unusual structure which represents the earliest Laotian style.

Follow this with a visit to Wat Mai, a beautiful temple built in the 18th century, located by the Royal palace. Go to Mount Phousi where you can enjoy a great panoramic view of the City and the river.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Breakfast at hotel and explore the life style at local market in the morning.
Take a short driver to Vat Xien Thong or the temple of Royal city. This is one of the most important Lao monasteries and still remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, traditional art and royalty.
Enjoy a driving through rice fields and a beautiful small village. Make some stops to discover their daily life before reaching Khuang Si fall, a gorgeous turquoise waterfall. Refresh and swim in the clear water.

Return to city and spend the rest of day at your leisure.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Luang Prabang.

Transfer to the pier. Enjoy a boat trip along the Pak Oo River to discover the peaceful landscapes and the numerous Buddha images in the Pak Oo caves such as Pak Oo cave (the mouth of the Oo River), Tham Ting cave (Lower cave) and Tham Theung (Upper cave). Then, walk around Ban Pak Ou Village, a small Laotian fishermen’s village on the Mekong River, and continue to Ban MuangKeo village, where you will see the production of colored fabric, which is woven on simple weaving looms.

Finally, return to LuangPrabang by boat.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Free until transfer to the airport without guide for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon only.

Tour ends.