Discover Laos' Charming Beauty

On arrival in Pakse, you will meet our staff and travel to visit the UNESCO-protected pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia's most dramatically situated temples. They are perched at the base of Mount Phu Kao and date back to the 5th century.

We return to Pakse in the late afternoon and then check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we will travel by minibus to Ban Nakasung, where we’ll board a ferry cruise to Don Khon—a scenic journey along the Mekong River.

Upon arrival at Don Khon, we’ll enjoy a short sightseeing tour around Don Khon and Don Det islands, exploring the local way of life, colonial-era buildings, the historic Broken Head Train, old French architecture, and the impressive Liphi Falls, also known as the “Corridor of the Devil.” The tour will be conducted by tuk-tuk or bicycle. After the tour, we return by boat to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasung, where our minibus and driver will be waiting. We’ll then head further south, near the Cambodian border, to visit the Khone Phapheng Waterfall—the largest waterfall by volume in Southeast Asia. This natural wonder is surrounded by lush scenery and abundant wildlife. On our return journey to Pakse, we’ll make stops to visit a local village and market. Upon arrival in Pakse, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Overnight in Pakse.

In the morning, after your breakfast, we will visit the Dao Hueang market to see the local sales on display. We will continue to visit the Pakse viewpoint at Wat Phousalao, where you can enjoy the scenery of Pakse on the other side of the Mekong River. From there, we travel to Saravanh province. We take a tea break en route to the Bolaven Plateau to observe the locals and their way of life. The Bolaven Plateau is known for its cooler temperature and for the impressive rivers that run off the plateau’s edges and plunge into the lush forests below.

We’ll make sure to stop at Tad Fan and Tad Yeuang waterfalls, with their spectacular twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by flourishing vegetation. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows you to see how coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops are cultivated. This part of our journey is off the beaten track and allows you to discover some of the lesser-known areas in Laos and local ethnic villages. In the late afternoon, we will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. On your arrival, you will meet our staff and depart for your hotel. Luang Prabang is the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town, with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights, make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, after your breakfast at the hotel, our guide and driver will meet you at the hotel for Luang Prabang sightseeing. We will visit some of the famous temples: Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene Xoukharam, and Wat Visoun, and then continue to the former Royal Palace, a commanding structure in the center of town that was the heart of the Lan Xang Kingdom until 1946. Today, it is the National Museum, and its halls contain rare religious and cultural artifacts. In the afternoon, we travel outside of Luang Prabang to visit the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools, and visit the Bear Rescue Center. On the way, we will observe the local village of Ban Na Ouan, visit the Hmong tribe, and experience their way of living.

After we explore the waterfall, we will continue with the cooking experience at Kao Niaw Farmstay, where you will practice preparing the Lao menu foods. We will have dinner and a few glasses of Lao Lao (Lao rice whiskey) on the terrace with the perfect view of the rice paddy.

After dinner, we return to Luang Prabang, and then we explore the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles.

Overnight at the hotel

An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate Tak Bath in the daily morning alms-giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession.

After that, we will climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunrise. From there, we walk down to continue to visit the local morning market to experience the local food sales. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After your breakfast, we will visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, which has displays of clothing, craft tools, and religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Heuan Chan Heritage House, the former house of the king's guard, is now an exhibition of traditional Lao tools. From there, we drive about 4 hours to Nongkiaw.

We will also stop to experience the local village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine and handicrafts are produced, to see how they do the weaving crafts and Lao traditional dresses from the silkworm. Then, we will do sightseeing through the village to see their daily life. Arrival at Nongkiaw, check in to the hotel, then free leisure.

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. We will sightseeing around Nongkiaw to explore the village and the local market, and enjoy the view of the river from the bridge. We will also climb up to visit the Pha Xom Nang View Point of Nongkiaw to see the amazing view of the town and the mountain.

After that, we head back to the hotel and check out in order to go to Ban Mouang Ngoi Kao by boat on the Nam Ou River.

While traveling, we will stop in the villages of Ban Sop Kong to observe the Kmu way of life and their traditional homes, and Ban Shop Chem to observe the locals going about their daily lives and to take in the views of both banks of the Nam Ou River. After that, we'll take the boat back to Nongkiaw, walk to the hotel, check in, and have some free time.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will travel to Oudomxay on the 13th road for about 3-4 hours. On the way, we will visit Ban Song Cha, a Hmong tribe, and also some of the viewpoints, and take some breaks. On arrival at Oudomxay, we will visit the Phou That Temple for sightseeing. After that, we will travel to Nam Katyorlapa Resort & Park for check-in. Then, enjoy free leisure, relax, and stay overnight at the hotel.

Notice: All activities at Nam Katyorlapa are available; you can book on the spot.

In the morning, breakfast at the hotel and free leisure until the time to pick up for travel to Vientiane by EMU train. Arrival in Vientiane (Laos Capital), we will explore the Buddha Park—home to hundreds of Buddha statues and an enormous Buddha image, which is 40m in length. Take your time to explore its unique statues with different sizes and shapes of humans, godheads, and animals. From there, we transfer you to visit Pha That Louang—the most important Laotian religious site—and Patuxay—the most prominent landmark of the city. Afterward, we transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free leisure.

Overnight at the hotel

In the morning after your breakfast, enjoy free leisure at the hotel or explore the town on your own before the driver comes to pick you up to transfer you to the airport.