Northern Overland Laos Tour 8 Days / 7 Nights

Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. Free time at leisure.

Overnight in Vientiane.

After breakfast, spend a full day touring Vientiane: visit the Ho Phrakeo, where the Emerald Buddha was enshrined at the beginning of the Lane Xang Kingdom, the Vat Sisaket, known as the Buddha Museum, where more than ten thousands Buddha statues in niches can be seen, the morning market, and the Patouxai before lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon discover That Luang Stupa then enjoy an excursion by car to the Buddha Park of Xieng Khouane. Return to your hotel by the end of the afternoon.

Overnight in Vientiane.

After breakfast, drive to Vang Vieng (3h). Stop on the way to visit minority market where you can find colorful Hmong and other tribes come to sell their products.Arrival at Vang Vieng in the noon time.

In the afternoon, take short climb up to hill to visit limestones caves (Tham in Laos) where you can also enjoy the great view over the valley.

Overnight in Vang Vieng

VANG VIENG HALFDAY KAYAKING

Kayaking in the Nam Song river
If you are looking for some water sports to do, kayaking is definitely something to look forward to in Vang Vieng as routes would take you pass countless of limestone mountains, jungles, and scenes of the local’s everyday life when some goes fishing. Those who are searching for thrill can take on whitewater kayaking with exciting rapids.

Join us on an exhilarating adventure as we embark on a journey to Khmu Village, located just 10km north of Vang Vieng. Led by our team of experienced guides, you will receive comprehensive training before we set off to paddle down the enchanting Nam Song river. Along the way, you will navigate through a series of small yet thrilling rapids, adding an element of excitement to the trip. As you float downstream, be prepared to be captivated by the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you. Finally, our expedition will conclude as we return to the vibrant town of Vang Vieng, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this remarkable river adventure.

Overnight in Vang Vieng

After breakfast, drive to Luang Prabang through an astonishing landscape of limestone karsts. Visit a few villages along the road. On arrival, transfer and check in at hotel.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, regarded as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with low sweeping roofs. Take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise up the Mekong River to Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. Return to Luang Prabang and continue by road to the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional mulberry leaf paper is also produced. Enjoy the sunset along the Mekong River at Vat Prabath Tai.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast there is an excursion by road to the picturesque Khouang Sy Waterfalls nestled in lush tropical forest. On the way, visit some hill tribe villages.

Return to Luang Prabang & visit the National Museum (formerly the Royal Palace) with its collection of personal artifacts of the Lao Royal Family. Continue to nearby Vat Mai Temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975, before climbing Phousi Hill for an outstanding view over the former Royal capital and the Mekong River and spend some time strolling through the H’Mong market.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast , visit Henry Mouhot Tomb ,it’s around 4.5km from Ban Phanom, a steep signed track descends in around 300m to the whitewashed tomb of Henri Mouhot. Mouhot was a French explorer best known for ‘discovering’ Angkor Wat. He died of malaria in Luang Prabang in 1861.

Transfer to the airport to take your departure flight.