Classic Laos 5 Days

Vientiane – the capital echoes thousands of years proud history with its captivating ancient, modern constructions is the first stop in the itinerary of Asia Private Travels. Once you land at the airport in Vientiane, our local guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check - in.

Meals are on your account and spend the night 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. 

After flowing along the river of history in Wat Sisaket, we leave to discover a new fantastic place, which is the Haw Phra Keo. 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 we will continue this Laos tour get lost in the old part of the local market in the capital. 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.

That is all about our Vientiane day tour. Now, we will get to the airport and fly to another well-known city: Luang Prabang.

Once you land, get together to your hotel and check-in.

Meals are on your account and spend the night in Vientiane.

Optional: Tak Bat ceremony ticket: 15 USD/pax (from 2 pax upward).

Early birds will have a chance to see the alms giving ceremony – one important religious activity in Luang Prabang. If you would like to watch the dawn, you should come to the recommended place at the crossroads in time, around 05:00am. This place provides a nice spot to enjoy the dawn, and also, you can see the monks from temples walking in the line and receiving the offerings from the Buddhists. 

In the morning, our classic journey tour group starts going to Phousi Mount, a favorite spot to overlook the panorama of the beautiful city of Luang Prabang.

After that, we go down the mountain to arrive at Vat Xieng Thong, which is also known as the Temple of the Royal City. This temple is not just a stunning construction with skillful patterns, paintings, but it contains a spiritual meaning of the religion.

Next, we head to one temple, which is highlighted by the unique structure of the earliest Lao style – Wat Visoun.

Be built in the 18th century, located near the alluring Royal Palace; Wat Mai is a full-of-art temple, which is also the most gigantic, the most being decorated with expensive ornament. This is our next destination to explore, to learn regarding the art of the previous generations.

Then, we will transfer to one hottest tourist attraction in Laos: the Khuang Si Falls. With crystal blue water and over 5-meter-high, the cascade waterfall, tourists will meld for the unspoiled beauty and can help themselves splashing in the water of Khuang Si. Moreover, the way getting to Khuang Si is also a pleasant ride, which is through the endless rice paddle field and small rustic villages scattered along the road.

After that, we travel go back to the city and enjoy the free time. Meals are on your account and spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

Today, we will join the Mekong cruising tour to get to a more exciting destination. About two hours of scenic cruise, we will arrive in Pak Ou Caves, where is impressive with hundreds of Buddha carvings, statues. 

In the Pak Ou cave (which means the Ou river’s mouth), it is divided into two parts: the Tham Theung (upper part) and the Tham Ting (lower part).   After that, we leave the cave to visit the Ban Xang Hai local village, which is just a few minutes away from the cave. This village soon spread its fame with the technique of producing LauLao (Lao whiskey) and LauHai (Lao Wine). 

You can watch the process of making the wine and also, grab yourselves some bottle to try how does this drink taste. On the way returning to Luang Prabang, we will stop to transfer to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek to learn the process of making Jute Sar paper.

Then, we travel back to the city and enjoy the free time. Dinner on your account and spend the night in the hotel in Luang Prabang.

Enjoy the leisure time until leaving for the departure flight (no guide). Room service is on until noon. Meals are on your account. Asia Private Travels Services end here.