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From Houeixay to Luang Prabang: A 5-Day Cultural Laos Tour

Luang Namtha Museum
Luang Namtha Museum
Ban Poong
Ban Poong
Villa Chitdara
Villa Chitdara
Chieng Tung Stupa
Chieng Tung Stupa
Le Belair Resort
Le Belair Resort
Ban Nam Ded Village
Ban Nam Ded Village
Luang Namtha- Luang Prabang By Express train
Luang Namtha- Luang Prabang By Express train
Pak Ou Cave
Pak Ou Cave
Villa Maly
Villa Maly
National Museum
National Museum
Royal Palace of Laos
Royal Palace of Laos
Wat Sene
Wat Sene
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Phosi Market
Phosi Market
Luang Namtha Museum
Ban Poong
Villa Chitdara
Chieng Tung Stupa
Le Belair Resort
Ban Nam Ded Village
Luang Namtha- Luang Prabang By Express train
Pak Ou Cave
Villa Maly
National Museum
Royal Palace of Laos
Wat Sene
Kuangsy Waterfalls
Phosi Market

UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang. Along the way, you’ll explore remote hill tribe villages in Luang Namtha and Muong Sing, meet ethnic communities, and witness traditional lifestyles. Travel by express train through scenic mountains, cruise the Mekong River to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, and cool off at the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls. Ideal for those looking to combine cultural discovery with natural beauty in a short yet immersive Laos journey.

Tours Itinerary

Day: 01

Day 1. Houeixay - Luang Namtha

Upon arrival at the Lao border check point, you will be welcomed to Laos by local Guide and transfer to Luang Namtha. On the way, we stop to visit hill tribe villages including Ban Nam Chang Village – Lao Houay people, Ban Poong – Tai Leu people, where local whisky produced (Lao’ Lao) made of sticky rice.  Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the fine restaurants.  Overnight in Luang Namtha.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Dinner

Day: 02

Day 2: Luang Namtha - Muong sing

After breakfast, we make our way to Muong Sing, on the way we stop to visit hill tribe villages: Ekor (Aka ) and Lan Taen people who used to be a group of Sino – Tibet people, After lunch we discover the way of the life of hill tribes, we will also visit Chieng Tung stupa, Ban Nam Ded Village, Ban Nam Mai Village of Yao people and the Laos-China border Pang Thong local check point. Return to Luang namtha and set the time at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Namtha

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 03

Day 3: Luang Namtha - Luang Prabang (Express train C81 12.15 13.45)

After breakfast, we catch an express train to 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: Breakfast, Dinner

Day: 04

Day 4. 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: 05

Day 5. Luang Prabang – Departure

After breakfast,[If time permit] you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will find dried buffalo skins, local teas and saltpeter among the many foodstuffs and hill-tribe textiles before transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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
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4* Le Belair Resort (Ganier room) Pou Villa (Superior room)
5* Villa Maly (Superior room) Pou Villa (Superior room)
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