On arrival in the Laos capital of Vientiane, you will be transferred to your hotel.  After a short rest, you visit the major sights of the capital: the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. You will see Lao’s national icon, the precious and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa an you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. The Mekong river side is the perfect place to end the day and admire the sunset. Overnight in Vientiane.  

After breakfast, you go to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River. You stop at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village that distills the local Lao whiskey. On arrival at Nam Ngum Lake, you embark on a long tail boat visiting fishing villages in the various islets. You take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of the local fishermen. Afterwards you continue to Vang Vieng. Overnight in Vang Vieng 

After breakfast, you visit the Chang Cave and you go for a short fishing boat ride on Nam Xong river through the town. Afterwards you drive along the hilly, windy route to Phonesavan (the Plain of Jars site 3, Unesco). Arrival in Phonesavan.

After breakfast, you visit Wat Mai. Then visit Wat Xieng Thong which further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang. You also see the impressive "Tree of life" mosaic here. You visit the National museum (formal Royal palace) and continue to Kuangsi waterfall. After lunch you can have a swim at the natural swimming pools. Afterwards you return back to the town to climb the Mount Phousi hill and watch the sunset.  Visit the night market and transfer to the hotel.

In the early morning at 5:30am you visit the Morning Market. After breakfast transfer to the boat pier. The boat cruise takes you up the Mekong and you will see the rural riverside life. You will visit the Pak Ou Caves filled with hundreds of Buddha images, which were deposited here over centuries. After exploring the cave, you enjoy a Lao style lunch at a local restaurant. You then continue to the village of Ban Xang Hai. For centuries this village has been making jars used as fermenting containers for Lao wine. Nowadays, it specializes in producing a wide range of lau lao (Lao whisky) and Red lau hai (Lao wine). 

Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

Breakfast in your hotel. Transfer to  the airport.

- Transportation: Mini Van/AC, Boat

- Accommodation: Hotel**

- Local English speaking guide

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

- Entry fee to the sites

- Drinking water, cool towel

- VAT

- Travel Insurance

- Meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary