Package Info
Tour Highlights
- Vientiane
- Phabat Phonsan
- Sala Hin Boun
- Kong Lor Cave
- Vientiane
- Luang Prabang
- Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Big Brother Mouse
- Ban Khia Luang
- Pak Ou Caves
- Luang Prabang
Tour Inclusions
Detailed inclusions are shown in the itinerary and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Tour Exclusions
Exclusions and optional costs will be confirmed clearly in your personalised quotation.
Flights
Flights are included only when they are specifically stated in the tour itinerary or quotation. Our travel consultants can help arrange the most suitable connections on request.
Tour Route Map
Overview
This Vientiane & Luang Prabang Adventure Tour via Konglor Cave, Sala Hin Boun will allow tourists a chance to discover all beauties of Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Additionally, You will explore some of the hidden gems of Laos, including a boat trip through the truly amazing Kong Lor Cave...
Your Itinerary
* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane Sightseeing Tour
Day 2: Vientiane Tour to Phabat Phonsan and Sala Hin Boun
Day 3: Sala Hin Boun Adventure Tour to Kong Lor Cave
Day 4: Sala Hin Boun Tour to Vientiane – Flight to Luang Prabang
Day 5: Luang Prabang Adventure Tour to Khouangsi Waterfall
Day 6: Luang Prabang Adventure Tour to Pak Ou Cave
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Departure
Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane Sightseeing Tours
Time permitting, your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane Adventure Tours to Phabat Phonsan – Sala Hin Boun – Sightseeing Tours (B/L/-)
You will be picked up from your Vientiane Hotel this morning, and travel south along route 13. En route we stop atWat Phabat Phonsan, Ancient stupas dating back to the 15th Century. It is also home to the ancient buddhas footprint, discovered in 1933, and now an important religious site in Laos. Following lunch, we continue onwards into Khammoune province and into the mountainous area, where a stop at a viewpoint near Khoun Kham offers a breathtaking view over the surrounding area. We eventually reach Ban Naphouak, where we board a local boat on the Hin Boun River. The journey upstream takes us past some stunning limestone karst scenery, as well as a number of villages with smiling waving children. We reach your accommodation for the night Sala Hin Boun, late afternoon. You have the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Sala Hin Boun.
Day 3: Sala Hin Boun Adventure Tours to Kong Lor Cave – Boat Trip on river to the village (B/L)
Day 4: Sala Hin Boun Adventure Tour back to Vientiane – Flight to Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour (B/L)
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang Adventure Tours to Kuang Si Waterfall – Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tours (B)
First, we visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. This then takes us to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
We then return to Luang Prabang. Your half day city tour this afternoon begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6: Luang Prabang Adventure Tours to Big Brother Mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves (B/L)
The day starts with a visit to the Big Brother Mouse shop to select some books for the village visit. We then head north by car along route 13, before taking an unpaved road to Ban Khia Luang village. We then have ample time to visit the school, play with the kids and watch them enjoy their new books. We also take some time to explore the rest of the village, where you can see weaving and visit the local temple. We stop for lunch at the village, which can either be a western picnic lunch, or traditional Laos food such as sticky rice, leap and fresh vegetables cooked by the villagers.
After lunch, we say goodbye to the village and drive to Ban Khoklin, which takes us through some beautiful scenery of mountains and paddy fields. At Ban Khoklin we then board a private boat down the Nam Ou River for 30 minutes to Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims and continue down the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang, arriving back there by late afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Vientiane & Luang Prabang Adventure Tour via Konglor Cave, Sala Hin Boun: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
End of Services!
Inclusive of above prices:
• Transportation in private
• Accommodation in twin shared room
• Domestic air ticket as stated only
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• English speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water
• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Lunch or dinner unless where stated
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guides
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Child or adult in triple sharing room
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Additional Remarks:
• The itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability.
• Hotels listed in above might not be up to standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where limitation of accommodation.
• Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations
Important Info
Pricing Table
Detailed pricing is available on request and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Hotel & Note
Final hotel details and special notes will be confirmed with your personalised quotation before booking.
FAQs
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Is there any hidden cost? What about tipping?
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How can I get Vietnam visa on arrival?
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What about medical insurance?
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