Day 1: Arrival Vientiane (-,-,D)

Upon arrival in Vientiane you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon there will be a tour of Vientiane . Although Vientiane is the capital city, it has the feel of a small provincial town. The wide boulevards are almost devoid of traffic and with its many temples; the city retains the feel of another age. Our tour includes visits to the major temples of Vat Sisaket, Vat Phrakeo and the impressive That Luang Stupa, the country's most important monument. We will also see the Arch of Triumph, the National Museum and the main market. In the evening, following the welcome dinner you can enjoy an evening stroll along the banks of the Mekong River .

Day 2: Vientiane – Vang Vieng (B,L,-)

Leave Vientiane , we drive on scenic road 13 up to North. In the afternoon, we visit Vang Vieng market, hill tribes villages and stunning nature and taste a local cuisine in many excellent restaurants.

Night in Xayoh Resort on the bank of Nam Song River

Day 3: Vang Vieng –Xieng Khoang. (B,L,-)

Drive from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khoang on the stunning landscape we reach Xieng Khoang at lunch time. After you have checked into your hotel there will be a tour to the mysterious Plain of Jars. The jars, over 250 in total are thought to be 2,000 years old although there is little proof to date them very accurately. Archaeologists have also struggled to find out the specific purpose of the jars, some of which weigh up to 1 ton.

Accommodation in guest house

Day 4: Xieng Khoang - Luang Prabang. (B,L,-)

Leave Xieng Khoang, the plain of Jars, we drive to Luang Prabang. We encounter many tribes, villages and scenic scenery en route. We arrive in Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

Check in our hotel and head out town for a visit to the Royal Palace Museum . The palace built in 1904 is relatively new by Luang Prabang standards and is a mix of traditional Lao and colonial French design.

Day 5: Luang Prabang. (B,L,-)

Luang Prabang is best known for its beautiful scenery and high numbers of ancient temples. This former royal capital has a rich variety of architecture, from the old facades of French colonial homes to the glittering temple rooftops. We embark on a tour of this enthralling town visiting Vat Xieng Thong, the Golden City monastery. Dating back to the 16 th century this splendid temple is considered to be the finest in Laos .

We will also visit the fine temples of Vat May, Vat Vixoun and Vat That Luang. Later in the day we adjourn to the Phousi Holy Hill to enjoy the excellent views of the town and a great sunset.

Day 6: Luang Prabang. (B,L,-)

This morning we visit the morning market and the weaving village of Ban Phanom . This will be followed by an excursion by boat on the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak Ou. The caves are crammed with images of Buddha. Afternoon we fly on Laos Airlines to the Capital Vientiane.

Pick up and transfer to hotel.

Day 7: Departure Vientiane (B,-,-)

Tour ends after breakfast, we transfer to airport for departure flight