15Days Adventure Laos

Sa bai dee and welcome to Luang Prabang, Laos! Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in (Standard check-in time is from 14:00). Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the charming old quarter at night or relaxing at your hotel after the tiring flight. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel Villa Chitdara or similar (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we’ll begin our exploration of the charming city of Luang Prabang. Our first stop is the Morning Market, where you’ll find various local shops selling colorful fresh food, vegetables, and exotic tropical fruits. Next, we will visit the famous Wat Xieng Thong, a striking temple adorned in black and red hues with intricate gold stenciling dating back to the 16th century. Renowned for being one of the few temples to survive the Chinese Black Flag incursion in 1887, it holds historical significance. We will then continue to visit Wat Visounnarath (or Wat Visoun), the oldest pagoda in Luang Prabang, built in 1512 under the reign of King Visounnarath (1501-1520). The temple served as a symbol of unity for the Laos Kingdom. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will head to Kuang Si Waterfall (Tat Kuang Si), located 29 km south of Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you’ll have the chance to take a short trek along the forest trail up the mountain before enjoying a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water. On the way back, we will stop by the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Sanctuary, where you'll learn about Asian sun and moon bears and the bear protection program. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel Villa Chitdara or similar (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Notice for joining by Shomphoo Cruise schedule:  From October to March: Departure every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and From April to September: Departure every Wednesday and Sunday. The boat leaves the CALAO boat pier or similar at 7:00am for upstream the Mekong to Pakbeng. Breakfast is served on board. On the way, we will stop to visit Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) and its thousands of Buddha images. Lunch is served on board. The boat arrives in Pakbeng before the night.   Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Pakbeng guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, we will drive on the dumpy road to Luang Namtha and we will arrive by late afternoon.  Free at your leisure time and overnight. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Luang Namtha phou-iu guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We depart from Luang Namtha with a short drive to a small Khmu village where we meet our village guide. We will go uphill to enter the heart of the national park where the terrain flattens out. As we continue through the forest we will walk along a creek and cross a few small streams. We will be shaded by the dense forest canopy, keeping the temperature comfortable cool and the hike enjoyable. As we hike our experienced local guide will point out interesting plants along the way and explain how these plants are used by local people. We will enjoy a rustic picnic lunch with traditional Lao food, accompanied by the sounds of bird song and chirping cicadas. After lunch we continue through to open rice paddy fields with some great views. On the way back we can stop in some ethnic villages known for their handicrafts including cotton, silk, basket making, and paper made of bamboo pulp. Approximately: 30 min transfer & 3-4 hours trekking Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Luang Namtha Phou-Iu guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at hotel, we will transfer you back to Oudomxai province and will reach to Namkat Yorla Pa by late afternoon. Accommodation: Overnight at the Namkat Yorla Pa Resort (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departure will be at the Tour’s Information Center before 15:00 hrs. We will riding ATV towards Namkat Waterfall about 5 km. When reaching the entrance, we will trek pass the jungle and walk over 13 flying bridges about 1 km. Take your time at the waterfall, trekking to the entrance and riding ATV back to the Tour’s Information Center. Accommodation: Overnight at the Namkat Yorla Pa Resort (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, we will drive you to Muang Ngoi it’s take 3h and on the way we will stop visit Ban Xongcha (Hmong Village). Arrival to Nong Khiaw by late afternoon. Free at your leisure time. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Nongkhiaw guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will go on boat to Ban Sop Kong then walk through the rice field, through the jungle and visit Kamu, Hmong villages. By late afternoon we will do kayaking 1hour back to Nong Khiaw. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Nongkhiaw guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive you to visit 100 waterfall and on the way we will walk through the jungle and through the rice field and hill tribe village. We will back to the town by late afternoon. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Nongkhiaw guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, we will drive along the bumpy road to Houaphan province and arrive by late afternoon. Overnight Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Muang Hiem guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, the local speaking guide will take you to Nam Nern and you will take the boat to along the river through the jungle to visit the wild life. Return back to hotel Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Muanghiem guesthouse (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive on the bumpy road to Xiengkhuang Province and arrive by late afternoon. Free at your leisure time. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel Vansana Xiengkhuang (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will do visit the plain of jars and drive to the airport for your flight to Vientiane capital. Free at your leisure time. Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel Sengtawan Riverside or similar (DBL/TWN sharing room) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin our morning excursion to visit the charming capital, Vientiane. Our first stop is Wat Ho Phra Keo, the former home of the Emerald Buddha Statue, now a museum showcasing a remarkable collection of Lao and Khmer artifacts. Afterwards, we’ll visit That Luang, Laos' most important national monument, symbolizing both Buddhism and Lao sovereignty. You’ll have the chance to see Patuxay, the local Triumphal Arch. This monument, built to commemorate those who fought for independence from France, is a prominent city landmark and offers panoramic views of Vientiane from its observation deck. Lunch at a local restaurant. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch