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8-Day Laos Tour Through Central–Northern Laos to Dien Bien (VN)

Wat Prakeo

Namkat Yorlapa

Villa Chitdara

National Museum

That Luang Stupa

Pakeng Lodge

Namkat Yorlapa

Buddha Park in Vang Vieng

Le Grand Pakbeng

Pakeng Lodge

Wat Sisaket

Vang Vieng Town

Pak Ou Caves

Pakou caves

Le Grand Pakbeng

Vientiane- Luang Prabang by Express Train

Kuangsy Waterfalls

Nam Song River

Wat Xieng Thong

Climb Up To The Mount Phousi

Buffalo Dairy Farm

Luang Prabang – Oudomxay by Express Train

Namkat waterfall

Namkat Yolapa Resort

Nam Pak River

Ban Phavie Village

Pak Nam Noi Village

Huayxay River

This 8-day Laos tour offers an immersive journey from the calm capital of Vientiane to the lush mountains of Muang La, ending in Dien Bien, Vietnam. Along the way, you’ll explore ancient temples in Luang Prabang, float along the Mekong to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, swim at Kuang Si Waterfalls, and meet ethnic Khmu and Hmong communities in remote northern highlands. Blending cultural discovery with natural beauty, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking authentic experiences in the heart of Laos and a cross-border finish into Vietnam.

Tours Itinerary

Day: 01

Day 1. Arrival –Vientiane

On arrival at in the capital, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating place, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major city sights; including Wat Sisaket, the country’s oldest temple, with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route, we visit the famous That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the fine restaurants.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Dinner

Day: 02

Day 2. Vientiane –Vang Vieng (Express Train/C82 07.30- 08.30)

After breakfast, we catch the express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. After check into your hotel, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Next, we take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. Overnight in Vang Vieng

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 03

Day 3. Vang Vieng- Luang Prabang (Express Train/C82 08.30- 09.30)

After breakfast, we take an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. After a short rest, we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. Next, we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Note: as per local regulations, vehicles over 16seater are not allowed in the city of Luang Prabang

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 04

Day 4. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou caves

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city, seeing the things we missed the day before. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panorama of the tranquil countryside. We’ll stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. On our way back to the city, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its crafts, hand weave Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek – small villages well known for silk weavings and Saa (jute) Papermaking . Overnight in Luang Prabang

Accommodation: included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 05

Day 5. Luang Prabang- Ban Long Lao- Kuangsy Waterfalls (no trekking)

After breakfast, we transfer to Ban Long Lao. On arrival, we begin with a visit to the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung before heading to the nearby Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song. You will be able to observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups and see how despite their differences they manage to work together on a day to day basis and even sharing the same school.

Afterwards, we continue our excursion to the beautiful Kuangsy Fall. En route, stop and short tour visit Buffalo Dairy Farm, The tour will be lasted about 40minutes -Tour included a guide tour of the mini farm, Buffalo feeding & Washing, Milking Demonstration, & Feeding Chickens and rabbits. Afterwards, we visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. We then continue to the beautiful Kuangsy Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. Return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 06

Day 6. Luang Prabang – Oudomxay (Namkat Yolapa) (Express train C86 12.30 13.45)

After breakfast, we catch the express train to Oudomxay. Oudomxay province is residence to 23 ethnic minority groups located along the Nam beng river. Upon arrival, you will be met our staff and transferred to the jungle resort Namkat Yolapa. After check into your hotel, we will enjoy a short trek through the jungle to Namkat waterfall. Take your time at the waterfall before returning to the hotel for overnight.

Accommodation: included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 07

Day 7: Namkat Yolapa- Muang La

You set off in the morning in the direction of Pak Khai; this pleasant journey gives you wonderful views across the River Nam Pak, terraced rice fields and the small villages along the banks of the river. On your arrival, you start your trek along a mountain trail which follows a mountain stream meandering through the lush vegetation. You have the chance to meet the local farmers working in their rice fields and learn how they cultivate their lands, hunt for small game and fish in the mountain stream, before you enter into the tropical rainforest. After around 1½ hours, you leave the forest and arrive in the village of Ban Phavie; a beautiful Khamu village which sits on the top of a hill. After taking your lunch in the village, you continue on to some nearby waterfalls. You can relax in the cooling clear waters, lulled by the gentle breeze and tranquility of the falls (weather permitting). At around 14:30, you head back to Namkat Yolapa and arrive in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 08

Day 8. Oudomxay- Dien Bien Phu

After breakfast, we venture into the mountainous and remote area of Northern Laos to Sophoun border. We will make sure to stop at the village of Pak Nam Noi, which is held every 10 days according to an ancestral calendar, a market where the villagers come to buy in the area. We also take a leisure walk surround the village of Khamu and temple before reaching to the border for passing to Dien Bien Phu (Vietnam).

Accommodation: N/A

Meal: N/A

Included in this Price:

Private air-conditioned transportation
Accommodation with BRF on double/twin share
Train ticket Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Private boat trip as stated in above sights
English speaking guide
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals: lunch or dinner as mentioned (foods only)
Government tax and service charge
Drinking water & Tissue

Included in this Price:

Visa stamping fee
International & domestic flights
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
Surcharge for Christmas, new year and public holidays

HOTEL	VIENTAINE	VANG VIENG	LUANGPRABANG	OUDOMXAY
3*	Lao Orchid hotel (Superior room)	Vansana Vang Vieng (Standard room)	Villa Chitdara (Standard room)	Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)
4*	Salana Boutique (Superior room)	Inthira Vang Vieng (Superior)	Le Belair Resort (Ganier room)	Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)
5*	Crown Plaza (Standard room)	Amari Vang Vieng (Superior city view)	Villa Maly (Superior room)	Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)

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