Best of Laos 10 Days

This 10-Day classic Journey with Asia Private Travels begins as you are picked up and taken to Chiang Khong at the Thai - Laos border to get to Huay Xai. Continue to hop on the tuk tuk for a ride to the embarkation point of the Shompoo Cruise. Up next, we start cruising down the river to Pakbeng. On the way, the boat will make a stop in Pak Tha to finish some boat documents. Then, you can enjoy a delicious lunch served on board.

When we reach Kamu village, take a walk through the typical rural village that is gorgeous and rustic with leaf-roof houses and gardens.Then, before the night comes, we shall arrive at Pak Beng.

Spend the night in Pakbeng’s hotel.

NOTE:

• During the months from October to February, remember to bring along warm clothing, jacket since it can get cold when cruising.
• As your convenient, you can bring a small backpack when overnight in Pakbeng and leave the rest of your luggage on the boat.
• If there is any chance the weather turns bad, the itinerary may change without prior notice.

In the morning, around 8:30 AM, the boat will depart from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang. It will make 2 stops at Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) - a famous attraction of numerous skillful carved Buddha statues and Ban Xang Hai where to hold the Laotian whiskey producing technique. Around 4:30 in the afternoon, the cruise will arrive at the pier of Ban Don Mai in Luang Prabang. As you disembark the boat, our tour guide will meet and transfer with you to the hotel in the town.

Spend the night in Luang Prabang

In the town of Luang Prabang – the town that is recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage, we will spend our time at the alluring former King's Palace to learn about life and astounding history. Besides, Luang Prabang is also considered as Southeast Asia's best-preserved city, it is delightful to visit thanks to its peaceful atmosphere, ancient-mix-modern beauty, magnificent natural landscape and cultural sights like Wat Xieng Thong.

Then, with Asia Private Travels we will have a chance to contemplate the hard work of the ancient Laotian, who had magically created such magnificent Buddha temple Wat Visoun stupa and the shrine of Wat Aham.

At sunset, join the group to climb up Phu Si Mountain to visit the gilded holly pagoda as well as enjoy the city and the Mekong River panorama. Then, we leave the mountain to arrive at the Night Market in Luang Prabang, where you can find a lot of cool souvenirs, domestic, and good quality silver with gorgeous textiles and patterns made by the tribal people.

Spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

You will want to wake up early in the morning if you know there is a significant religious ceremony that is typical of Luang Prabang: the Alms Giving ceremony. In the event, many monks holding the black bowl on their hand and follow the long line through the streets to receiving offerings from the locals. As you like, you can join the ceremony by giving the monks the offerings.

After that, enjoy your breakfast before we browse the market of Phosi. You will see so many different kinds of products from dried buffalo skin, local tea, and saltpeter among the chicken, vegetables, and the hill-tribe weavings. Next in the tour in Laos, you will arrive at the villages of Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill, Ban Ou, Lowland Lao, and Ban Thapene of Khmutoday to learn their ways of living as well as their amazing traditional crafts.

Moving on to the lovely Khuangsi Waterfall – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Laos, it has turquoise water and green jungle surround. You can either swim in the cool water or stroll along forest tracks to have some fresh air. Then, we will head back to Luang Prabang and drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek villages, where are popular for handmade Jute-Sar paper.

Spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.
 

After having your breakfast at the hotel, we will leave Luang Prabang and head to Vang Vieng to continue our Laos tour. On the way, enjoy the breathtaking landscape of limestone karst and the dreamy rural villages. We will also stop for villages visiting and study their culture as well as being warmly welcomed by the locals.

After that, we will stop at the Tham Jang cave, which is well-known for having been the hideout base during the Chinese invasion. On the other side of the river, exists the tranquil Ban Huai Ngai village, where we can feel the rhythm of slow life in the countryside and enjoy the fresh air, beautiful view.

Spend the night in the hotel in Vang Vieng.

Breakfast is served at the hotel. Then you are free to relax or enjoy Vang Vieng. In the afternoon, we will gather to take the 3-hour drive to Vientiane. En route, the landscape of vast green forest and idyllic countryside are lovely to enjoy. Before arriving in Vientiane, we will make a stop in Thalat – a vibrant, joyful market, where you can hunt numerous hill-tribe products, souvenirs, and snacks.

Spend the night at the hotel in Vientiane.

Vientiane capital always urges tourists to discover the over hundred-year temples, monuments; the little cities influence Indo Chinese style and the cultural feature of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American and Soviet that becomes parts of the capital lifestyle. Among all the fascinating places, Wat Sisaket is proud to be on top of the worth visit destination in Vientiane. This temple is famous for being the oldest temple that still preserves in excellent condition the precious silver and porcelain images. Thanks for the temple existence, some glorious scene of the rich past is revealed to the modern world. Therefore, this place must be listed in the itinerary of Asia Private Travels.

After flowing along the river of history in Wat Sisaket, we leave to discover a new fantastic place, which is the Haw Phra Kaeo. This temple is magnificent with undeniable astounding structure, wall patterns, erections, and a spacious courtyard that is home for the frangipani trees. All the beautiful human work is to show respect to the god. Indeed, at this temple, the people sincerely, honestly honor the Emerald Buddha. After that, we will have lunch with delectable local dishes at a local restaurant.

Then, in the afternoon, be excited when get lost in the old part of the Morning market – one typical market of the Asian. The market is the intersection of the country’s culture; it is shown in merchandise that gathers from many parts of the country. These souvenirs and food are fantastic that make you want to buy. 

After that, we will spend our time in Pha That Luang – the gigantic golden stupa, where is best-known for the golden sharp that pierce the clear blue sky. Continue our itinerary; we will climb up the Arce De Triomphe of Laos, which is also known for the name Patuxai. With beautiful of the skillful mosaic arch and an ideal spot to overview the entire Vientiane.

Spend the night at the hotel in Vientiane.

Have your breakfast, and then we will transfer to the airport to fly to Pakse, Champassak. When you arrive, we will pay a visit to Wat Phou, one spectacular Hindu sanctuary built in the Khmer Empire. Next is getting to Nagasang, where we will embark on the cruise to travel to Ban Khone island, which is stunning with its natural site and also interesting for the home of the freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins.

Spend the night in the hotel in Ban Khone.

After breakfast, we will start going to the Khone Phapeng waterfall – one spectacular fall on the mighty Mekong River. Notably, this fall is the widest waterfall on earth, with a width of 14 km. With huge rocks that stand on the river flow and high cliff, they create a waterfall with rush flows, which even makes it more spectacular in the rainy season. Late in the evening, after viewing the waterfall and taking some stunning photos of Laos, we will get on the vehicle to return to Pakse.

Spend the night at the hotel in Pakse.

In the morning, enjoy your delectable breakfast and relax in your free time. Then, prepare your luggage as you will transfer to Pakse Airport for your departure flight.

NOTE: Please notice the availability of the flight time, hotels, all the logistics, services, and days of travel. If your flight is canceled or delayed, based on the book condition, we will have the schedule rearrangements of similar value.