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Explore Northern Laos: From Luang Prabang to Vietnam in 5 Days

Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
National Museum of Luang Prabang
National Museum of Luang Prabang
National Museum of Luang Prabang
National Museum of Luang Prabang
Villa Chitdara
Villa Chitdara
Nam Pak River
Nam Pak River
Namkat Yolapa Resort
Namkat Yolapa Resort
Kuang Sy Fall
Kuang Sy Fall
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Pak Ou cave
Pak Ou cave
Le Belair Resort
Le Belair Resort
Luang Prabang- Oudomxay By Express Train
Luang Prabang- Oudomxay By Express Train
Tham Phoukham Caves
Tham Phoukham Caves
Pak Nam Noi Village
Pak Nam Noi Village
Dien Bien Phu - Viet Nam
Dien Bien Phu - Viet Nam
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
National Museum of Luang Prabang
National Museum of Luang Prabang
Villa Chitdara
Nam Pak River
Namkat Yolapa Resort
Kuang Sy Fall
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Pak Ou cave
Le Belair Resort
Luang Prabang- Oudomxay By Express Train
Tham Phoukham Caves
Pak Nam Noi Village
Dien Bien Phu - Viet Nam

This 5-day journey takes you deep into the heart of Northern Laos, from the spiritual city of Luang Prabang to remote mountain villages in Oudomxay and Muang La. Along the way, explore sacred caves, waterfalls, and ethnic cultures before crossing the scenic border into Vietnam via Dien Bien Phu. Perfect for travelers seeking nature, culture, and cross-border adventure.

Tours Itinerary

Day: 01

Day 1. Arrival – Luang Prabang

Upon arrival, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps 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. After a short rest, we’ll  visit to The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages and Wat Mai; we then 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 sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang          

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Dinner

Day: 02

Day 2. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave- Kuangsy waterfalls

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. We then board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We’ll make sure to stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. We will also stop at a few villages during the day, including Ban Muangkeo where the local rice wine is produced

In the afternoon, we head out of town 30km to the beautiful Kuang Sy Fall. En route, stop to 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. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 03

Day 3. 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: 04

Day 4: 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: 05

Day 5. 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

Excluded in the 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 Star LUANGPRABANG OUDOMXAY
3* Villa Chitdara (Standard room) Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)
4* Le Belair Resort (Ganier room) Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)
5* Villa Maly (Superior room) Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room)
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