Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Arrive in Luang Prabang in the morning, the ancient royal capital. Spend a full day exploring Luang Prabang, which UNESCO has declared a World Heritage site for its incomparable environmental beauty and masterpiece Buddhist religious architecture. There are more than 30 temples where each traveler can experience the mystic and spiritual atmosphere, including Wat Visoun, Wat Sené, and Wat Xieng Thong. To admire the soft colors of the sunset, visit Wat Chom Si on Phu Si hill.

Full-day excursion to Pak Ou Caves. Depart by boat in the morning to travel up the Mekong River, passing through evocative scenes that surprised 18th-century explorers. The wild vegetation opens up to reveal villages where the strong national liqueur, lao lao, is distilled and where people weave silk and create paper from mulberry tree bark. Where the river narrows, cliffs conceal the famous Pak Ou Caves - two caves filled with Buddha images of all styles and sizes collected over the centuries. On the return journey to Luang Prabang, stop on the left shore of the Mekong to visit Ban Xangkong Village and observe rice paper processing and textile weaving. Return to Luang Prabang and visit the colorful evening handicraft market located between the Royal Palace and Phu Si Hill.

Half-day visit to Kuang Si Waterfall - an excursion along the road that takes us to the most spectacular place around Luang Prabang. The Kuang Si Waterfall Natural Park features waterfalls cascading down limestone cliff formations, creating turquoise pools that form one of the most fascinating panoramas in Laos. The uniqueness of this place lies in the power of the waterfalls contrasted with the calm of the surrounding nature. Free time for shopping and relaxation in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.

Half-day visit to witness the alms ceremony and Royal Palace. Wake up early to observe the famous monk alms ceremony. Every morning, hundreds of monks walk around the city receiving alms from the faithful. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit the Royal Palace to see a rich collection of items belonging to the Royal Family, especially the Phra Bang - a golden statue 83 centimeters tall that, according to tradition, has been the symbol of the Lane Xang kingdom since the 13th century. Transfer by flight to Vientiane. Lunch at a traditional restaurant. Half-day temple visits including Patuxai Victory Gate. Continue with a visit to the most sacred place in all of Laos, That Luang - a huge stupa said to contain relics of Buddha. In the heart of the city stands the ancient Wat Si Sa Ket, which contains more than six thousand Buddha statues. It is believed these images protected the temple from the terrible destruction inflicted by the Siamese military in 1828. Across the road, visit Ho Pra Kheo, a museum of religious art featuring many bronze Buddha statues. Dinner at the hotel.

Transfer to airport