HIGHLIGHTS OF LAOS - 7 DAYS ITINERARY

Day 1 – Laos 7 days itinerary – Welcome to Vientiane

Welcome to Laos! Airport arrival, meet by our tour guide & driver, transfer and hotel check in. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Hotel (4 Star) → Eastin Hotel Vientiane / Superior Room. No Meals

Day 2 – Vientiane city private tour

Full Day Private Tour in Vientiane – the day start by a pick up form the hotel. We will be visiting Wat Si-Saket, the oldest Buddhist temple in Laos together with Haw Pha Kaeo, dedicated to Emerald Buddha and it is now the national museum of religious art. Next visit COPE Centre, an organization that works with victims of unexploded bombs and mines during the war years. Next visit Pha That Luang, the most important Buddhist monument in Laos and a symbol of religion and Lao sovereignty.

Visit Patuxay monument for some instagram snapping photos, known as the Vientiane’s Arc de Triomphe. Later, for an excursion, you’ll visit Hindu and Buddhist sculptures in Buddha Park. End the day with a sunset dinner, next to the the Mekong River.

Eastin Hotel (4 Stars) → Superior room. Meals: B – L – D

Day 3 – Travel to Vang Vieng

Laos 7 days itinerary follows by a goodbye to the capital early and travel north through lush countryside to Vang Vieng. Stop to visit Ban Keun, famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine whiskey production. Later we stop for a visit to busy and colourful market, named Thalat, where local hill tribes come to trade and shop.

Next, visit an archaeological site from 11th century, known as Vang Xang. Arrive and check in at hotel in Vang Vieng, the small town is nestled on the banks of the Nam Song River. The remainder of the day offers free time, perhaps opt to explore the local caves or take a bicycle ride through the surrounding villages.

Vansana Hotel (4 star) → Standard room – Meal: B

Day 4 – Explore Tham Jang Caves

Another private tour to explore Tham Jang, a famous cave, once used by the locals  as a hideout during Chinese invasions. We observe the lifestyles of the local Lao villagers at Ban Huai Ngai before making our way further north to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Luang Prabang.

Santi resort & spa → Superior Room- Meal: B

Day 5 – Private Tour explore Luang Prabang

Rise up early and join the crowds to see ritual of monks down the streets of Luang Prabang collecting alms from the residents. Back to hotel for breakfast, then, travel on a vintage tuk-tuk to visit the old Luang Prabang including the bustling morning market, meet locals and their life-style. Next, visit Wat Xiengthong representing traditional Laotian architecture. Later visit former Royal Palace, opens now as a national museum, look for ornate reception rooms and spectacular art works as well as Dok Champa flower, national symbol Laos

After lunch, for an excursion, we will be visiting Khouangsi Waterfall including a stop at a local village. Time to enjoy the cool fresh water, swim and enjoy the relaxing time.

Santi Resort & Spa → Standard Room – Meal: B – L

Day 6 – Luang Prabang countryside – Highlights of Laos tour

Luang Prabang and it’s surrounding countryside would be an ideal place to learn more abut the local culture, lifestyle and a good place to see the farming by locals.  See locals planting rice and work on the field.

After a local lunch, we have time to explore UXO Centre to learn more about the Second Indochina War. Rest of the day at your own leisure and planning.

Santi Resort spa → Standard Room – Meal: B-L

Day 7 – Departure – Laos 7 days itinerary Tour

Spend the last few hours to relax and or explore the UNESCO town your way, later, transfer to the airport, departure and Sabaidee Laos – end of the highlights tour – Laos 7 days itinerary

Meal: B