After breakfast, explore Luang Prabang’s main cultural sites, starting with the National Museum (former Royal Palace) and Heuan Chan Heritage House, where traditional Lao architecture and lifestyle are preserved. Continue to the elegant Wat Xieng Thong, known for its intricate “Tree of Life” mosaic, and the ancient Wat Visoun, the city’s oldest temple, home to the famous “Watermelon Stupa.”

After lunch, cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues left by worshippers over centuries. On your way back, stop at Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek to see villagers weaving silk and mulberry paper. Before sunset, climb Mount Phousi for panoramic views, then wander through the lively Night Market filled with handmade textiles.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Included: English-speaking guide · Private driver · Boat trip · Entrance fees ·Meals: Breakfast, lunch; Hotel accommodation.

Rise early to witness the serene alms-giving ceremony, where monks collect their daily offerings in silence. Visit the local Morning Market to see fresh produce and traditional ingredients traded among villagers.

After breakfast, drive to Kuang Si Waterfall, a series of cascading pools set in lush forest — perfect for swimming or relaxing. Visit the nearby Bear Rescue Center which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.

Before returning to Luang Prabang, we stop to visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park, whose mission is to create a research centre studying and publishing about Laos butterflies, host plants and preservation.

On the way back, stop at Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center, where local weavers create beautiful textiles using traditional dyeing techniques.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Included: English-speaking guide · Private driver · Entrance fees · ·Meals: Breakfast, lunch; Hotel accommodation

Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to the station for your scenic train journey to Vang Vieng (approx. 1 hour). Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and take you to Wat That, one of the town’s most peaceful temples. Later, climb to Nam Xay Viewpoint for sweeping views over Vang Vieng’s karst peaks — a perfect spot for sunset photos.

Overnight in Vang Vieng

Included: Private driver · Train ticket · Local guide in Vang Vieng · Hotel accommodation

After breakfast, set out to explore Vang Vieng’s countryside. Cross the Nam Song River by bridge or boat (depending on the season) and visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave), named after its natural limestone formation. Continue walking through rice paddies and mountain paths to Tham Hoy and Tham Loup, caves that once served as shelters during past conflicts.

Stop at a nearby Hmong village to learn about daily life and local traditions. End the morning at Tham Nam (Water Cave), where you can cool off by tubing or wading along its underground stream.

In the afternoon, transfer to the train station for your journey to Vientiane, the capital city. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Vientiane

Included: English-speaking guide · Private driver · Train ticket · Entrance fees · Hotel accommodation

After breakfast, visit Thong Khan Kham Market, a lively spot where locals shop for fresh produce and spices. Continue to Wat Sisaket, housing thousands of Buddha statues, and Wat Phra Keo, now a museum displaying both Lao and Khmer art. Pass by the Presidential Palace before visiting That Luang Stupa, the most sacred monument in Laos.

Climb to the top of Patuxay Monument, Laos’s own Arc de Triomphe, for city views. In the afternoon, drive about 45 minutes to Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) — an open-air sculpture garden filled with more than 200 statues inspired by Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Stop en route at the Friendship Bridge, connecting Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River.

Return to the city in the late afternoon. You might enjoy a coffee at a riverside café or take a peaceful walk along the Mekong before sunset.

Overnight in Vientiane

Included: English-speaking guide · Private driver · Entrance fees · Hotel accommodation

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Included: Private driver