Minimum number of participants: 2 people or more. Please contact us if your group does not meet the minimum number of participants.

• Highlights of Luang Prabang’s world heritage sites
• Visit the Buddha Cave and take a sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang
• Hike to local villages and Kuang Si Waterfalls

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang arrival, Airport Pickup, Half Day Tour

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You will be warmly welcomed at Luang Prabang Airport. You will also be escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 Luang Prabang City, Pak Ou Caves, Mekong River Cruise

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We will pick you up again at 8:30 and take you to  a small park on the peninsula tip. You will have a brief introduction to Luang Prabang, standing where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong River. From there, walk to the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple. For centuries, the temple was considered the ceremonial gateway to the city and was the arrival and departure point for foreign dignitaries. We will walk up the stairs to the main gate and enter the temple like ancient dignitaries.

Next, we will go temple hopping in the neighborhood. At Wat Sene, where there is a school for novice monks, you may meet again with novice monks you met on the morning alms. Finally, we will visit the Royal Palace museum. It houses a lot of interesting historical items. Every item tells a story…so you will learn quite a lot from your guide about Lao history and about Laos’ royal.

Transfer to Manifa Elephant Camp for lunch. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. After a stop at a village where Laotian rice wine is made, enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang.

(Lunch)

Day 3 Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall

Pick up time at 8:30 AM, we drive to southeast of Luang Prabang and arrive at our starting point a Hmong and Khmu village Ban Long Lao village. After seeing this village, we enter into jungle forests. Trekking across rice paddies, the orchards, farm land and forest, we will see the beauty scenery of Luang Prabang countryside on the way. As we continue to trekking, we reach the mountainous jungle and find natural springs which are source of Kuang Si Waterfall. Then we take a rest to enjoy lunch.

kuang si waterfalls

After lunch, another half hour trek take us to the crystal clear Kuang Si Waterfall. We explore the three layered Kuang Si waterfall walk the trails of the nature reserve and swim in the refreshing turquoise water pools and also visit the Bear Rescue Center. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we stop at a Hmong village. Retuurn to your accommodation or city center between 5:30-6:00 PM.

Instead of the above-mentioned 4-hour trek starting from Ban Long Lao village, delay pick up time and take an easier 2-hour trek alternative starting from Ban Nong Heo is also possible if you request.

(Lunch)

Day 4 Luang Prabang  Departure

Enjoy free time in Luang Prabang until flight time. we will transfer you to Luang Prabang airport.

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw

Travel about 3 hours by road from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. On the way, stop at Ban Nayang, a village of the Lue people, for lunch. You’ll also have time to walk through a well-preserved village of beautiful traditional houses and see how textiles are made. Arriving at Nong Khiaw in the afternoon, we will hike to Pha Som Nang View Point (about 30 min light climbing). Take in views of the town on the Nam Ou River surrounded by karst mountains and a picturesque sunset. Transfer to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi

After breakfast, transfer by traditional boat up stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoy. We then trek to the Tham Kang, where according to local legend, a Naga resides to the rear. We then continue through rice paddy fields onto the Lao Loum village of Ban Na, which is only accessible by foot, so retains much of its original character. After lunch, we continue to walk to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor. Afterwards, return to Muang Ngoy and take a boat back to Nong Khiaw. Transfer to your hotel in Nnng Khiaw.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 Nong Khiaw – Manifa Elephant Camp – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang (Mekong river sunset cruise)

You can wake up early in the morning and climb up to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint to view the stunning sunrise over Nong Khiaw.to   (about 1.5 hours light climbing)

At 8:30, our minivan will pick you up and visit Phathok Caves. Pha Thok Cave is a series of caves in a limestone cliff where villagers and Pathet Lao eluded bombing during the Second Indochina War. Then you will depart from Nong Khiaw to Manifa Elephant Camp by a 2 hour drive. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. We will take you from the boat pier in Luang Prabang to your hotel to end the tour.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Reference Price

Private tour (excluding hotel costs)

Accommodation (price per room per night, including breakfast for 2 people)

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw

Travel about 3 hours by road from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. On the way, stop at Ban Nayang, a village of the Lue people, for lunch. You’ll also have time to walk through a well-preserved village of beautiful traditional houses and see how textiles are made. Arriving at Nong Khiaw in the afternoon, we will hike to Pha Som Nang View Point (about 30 min light climbing). Take in views of the town on the Nam Ou River surrounded by karst mountains and a picturesque sunset. Transfer to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi

After breakfast, transfer by traditional boat up stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoy. We then trek to the Tham Kang, where according to local legend, a Naga resides to the rear. We then continue through rice paddy fields onto the Lao Loum village of Ban Na, which is only accessible by foot, so retains much of its original character. After lunch, we continue to walk to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor. Afterwards, return to Muang Ngoy and stay at a guesthouse in Muang Ngoy.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 Homestay in a beautiful small village on the Nam Ou River

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4 Hiking to Tat Mok Waterfall

After breakfast at host family’s house in Sop Khon village, We will cross the river and trek to Tat Mok Waterfall. Refresh yourself with a swim in the cool water while your guide prepares a picnic lunch by the waterfall. (Optional: After lunch, we will board our kayaks for a 2-hour ride through the beautiful scenery of the Nam Ou River.) The boat will then depart for Nong Kiao. Upon arrival at Nong Kiau, the tour ends at sunset.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4 Nong Khiaw – Manifa Elephant Camp – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang (Mekong river sunset cruise)

You can wake up early in the morning and climb up to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint to view the stunning sunrise over Nong Khiaw.to   (about 1.5 hours light climbing)

At 8:30, our minivan will pick you up and visit Phathok Caves. Pha Thok Cave is a series of caves in a limestone cliff where villagers and Pathet Lao eluded bombing during the Second Indochina War. Then you will depart from Nong Khiaw to Manifa Elephant Camp by a 2 hour drive. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. We will take you from the boat pier in Luang Prabang to your hotel to end the tour.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Reference Price

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw

Travel about 3 hours by road from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. On the way, stop at Ban Nayang, a village of the Lue people, for lunch. You’ll also have time to walk through a well-preserved village of beautiful traditional houses and see how textiles are made. Arriving at Nong Khiaw in the afternoon, we will hike to Pha Som Nang View Point (about 30 min light climbing). Take in views of the town on the Nam Ou River surrounded by karst mountains and a picturesque sunset. Transfer to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi

After breakfast, transfer by traditional boat up stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoy. We then trek to the Tham Kang, where according to local legend, a Naga resides to the rear. We then continue through rice paddy fields onto the Lao Loum village of Ban Na, which is only accessible by foot, so retains much of its original character. After lunch, we continue to walk to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor. Afterwards, return to Muang Ngoy and stay at a guesthouse in Muang Ngoy.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 Hiking to Tat Mok Waterfall

After breakfast, we will take a boat to Sop Khon village. There we will cross the river and trek to Tat Mok Waterfall. Refresh yourself with a swim in the cool water while your guide prepares a picnic lunch by the waterfall. (Optional: After lunch, we will board our kayaks for a 2-hour ride through the beautiful scenery of the Nam Ou River.) The boat will then depart for Nong Kiaw. Upon arrival at Nong Kiau, you will be transfered to your hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4 Nong Khiaw – Manifa Elephant Camp – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang (Mekong river sunset cruise)

You can wake up early in the morning and climb up to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint to view the stunning sunrise over Nong Khiaw.to   (about 1.5 hours light climbing)

At 8:30, our minivan will pick you up and visit Phathok Caves. Pha Thok Cave is a series of caves in a limestone cliff where villagers and Pathet Lao eluded bombing during the Second Indochina War. Then you will depart from Nong Khiaw to Manifa Elephant Camp by a 2 hour drive. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. We will take you from the boat pier in Luang Prabang to your hotel to end the tour.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Reference Price

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang Arrival

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You will be warmly welcomed at Luang Prabang Airport. You will also be escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 Luang Prabang UNESCO world heritage tour / Mekong River Cruise / Pak Ou Caves

mekong cruise

This morning begins early in the morning (5:15 am in March to October and 05:45 in November to February. There is also an option without Alms giving). We pick you up from your hotel and you have a fantastic opportunity together with the locals to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony. Following that, we visit local morning market. You return to your hotel for breakfast around 7;00.

We will pick you up again at 8:30 and take you to  a small park on the peninsula tip. You will have a brief introduction to Luang Prabang, standing where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong River. From there, walk to the famous Wat Xieng Thong temple. For centuries, the temple was considered the ceremonial gateway to the city and was the arrival and departure point for foreign dignitaries. We will walk up the stairs to the main gate and enter the temple like ancient dignitaries.

Next, we will go temple hopping in the neighborhood. At Wat Sene, where there is a school for novice monks, you may meet again with novice monks you met on the morning alms. Finally, we will visit the Royal Palace museum. It houses a lot of interesting historical items. Every item tells a story…so you will learn quite a lot from your guide about Lao history and about Laos’ royal.

Transfer to Manifa Elephant Camp for lunch. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. After a stop at a village where Laotian rice wine is made, enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River and return to Luang Prabang.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 Luang Prabang, Kuang SI Waterfalls

Pick up from your hotel at 8:30, you will be transfered to Ban Nong Heo, we will have some time to discover the charming Khmu village, with its traditional houses, its water buffalo and free-range ducks walking around, and even the farmers and master blacksmiths dealing with their daily tasks. Then, we will have the chance to join in an easy hike in the countryside, pass over hills, and through forests and plantations, with nice viewpoints to stop at along the way. You can refresh yourself with some fresh sugar cane that can be picked directly from the field to taste the juice. After a 2-hour walk in the beautiful natural environment, we will arrive at Ban Thapene, a village which sits at the foot of the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Enjoy lunch at the nearby private waterfall Carpe Diem Restaurant. We will spend time to explore the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will visit the village of the Hmong people.

After returning to the hotel and resting for a while, finish your day by climbing up Phousi Mountain. Rising 150m in the centre of town, Mount Phousi cuts a distinctive figure on the Luang Prabang skyline. The hill is a popular as a place to watch the sunset. From the summit you enjoy spectacular 360 degree sunset views across the city and its many temples, and over the surrounding landscape to the mountains in the distance. Stroll around the night market and have some free time for dinner before being dropped off at your hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 4 Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng

Pick up from your hotel and visit Wat Wisunarat to see the oldest Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, and then the UXO Center for those who want to learn more about war history.  We drive to the train station. Enjoy the approximately one-hour journey to Vang Vieng on Laos’ new high-speed train. (C85 11:41 – 12:49),

After taking you from Vang Vieng Station to your hotel, you will take a break for lunch. We head off to the Nam Song River to enjoy a relaxing Tubing or kayaking trip in the diverse nature and landscapes of Vang Vieng.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5 Vang Vieng tour Pha Ngern viewpoint, Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon

8:30 am after the breakfast you will be picked up by the tour guide to visit Nam Xay Viewpoint, you will start the climb to the viewpoint – 250m (approx. 30mins). Once you reach the top you will find the most spectacular views, with picturesque landscape over the paddy fields that “pop” out in clear view from their flat surroundings.

After the trek back down the mountain, you will continue to visit Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon. Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon is an improvised eco-water park in a scenic village close to Vang Vieng. Observe sharp stalactites and stalagmites as you descend down steep walls to reach the largest hall of the cave, which holds the bronze statue of a reclining Buddha, with several other smaller Buddha images revered by locals. The green-blue waters of the lagoon outside the cave provide a beautiful relaxation spot, as well as the opportunity to re-live your younger years as you jump off a tree into the water. During your tour, you can also try your hand at abseiling one of the water slides. You will be transferred back to the city and have time for lunch.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6 Vang Vieng – Vientiane, Vientiane Tour

Free time in the morning in Vang Vieng, we head to the railway station at noon for an hour train ride to Vientiane. Transfer from Vientiane station to the hotel and check-in at the hotel. Afterwards, visit the main destinations of the city: Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and Wat Phra Keo, the former royal temple where the famous Emerald Buddha statue was located. On the way to the famous sacred structure, the That Luang Stupa, a national treasure of Laos, we will also have the opportunity to photograph the imposing Patuxai Monument, known as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane.  We will guide you through Vientiane night market. After you enjoy your free time in the evening, we will drop you off at your hotel.

(Breakfast)

Day 7 Vientiane Departure

Enjoy free time in Vientiane until flight time. we will transfer you to Luang Prabang airport.

(Breakfast)

Reference Price

Accommodation prices are subject to change. See spreadsheet for all hotel options.

Downstream Cruise (Huay Xai – Pak Beng – Luang Prabang)

Day 1 Huay Xai – Pak Beng

We will meet you at the immigration office in Hay Xai Thai boarder  Our minivan will bring you to the boat pier for your cruise.

Huay Xai is an important landmark of Laos. Take the position as the border crossing town, it is also the capital of the Bokeo Province up north of the country. You will embark on the cruise this morning at 9:30 AM at the port.

After the brief welcome reception and an hour of sailing, we stop at one of a typical but charming little village by the river. Take the chance to interact with the curios folks and learn about their simple yet hard-working life.

Return back on board and some times later, we enjoy lunch on board.

The afternoon is spent leisurely on board as we approach Pak Beng in the afternoon. Arrival before sunset, check-in to your hotel.

Day 2 Pak Beng – Luang Prabang

Enjoy the early breakfast at the hotel as you take in the fresh air and the new sunlight. Return back on board at 8:00 AM for a long day of sailing to reach Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
After a few hour of the journey, we leave the ship to make a hiking trip to a hill tribe of Baw. Here you can have a taste of the traditional Lao whiskey.

After an hour of visiting, return back on board to continue sailing and enjoy lunch on board.

Spend the early afternoon resting and observing the life on the bank before we reach Pak Ou at around 3:30 PM. Pak Ok Caves is the home to over two thousand Buddha images in all shapes and sizes and the ideal pilgrimage for Laos people from all over the country.

After the visit, we return back on board to finish the journey. Arrive at Luang Prabang at 5:00 PM. Your tour ends with a van transfer from the Luang Prabang pier to your hotel.

Upstream Cruise (Luang Prabang – Pak Beng – Huay Xai)

Day 1 Luang Prabang – Huay Xai

At around 6:30 AM, your guide will be picked up from your hotels in Luang Prabang.

You will embark on the cruise this morning at 7:00 AM at the port.

First stop of the day is to the Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting)  at around 8:30 PM. Pak Ok Caves is the home to over two thousand Buddha images in all shapes and sizes and the ideal pilgrimage for Laos people from all over the country.

Laos Traditional lunch set is served.

In the afternoon, you have a quick visit to Ban Baw village where is home to three ethnicities Lao Loun, Shan and Tai Lue. The village is also famous for Laos Whiskey making.

We will reach Pak Beng at around 4:30 PM this afternoon. We will leave the boat and are transfered to your hotel.

Day 2 Pak Beng -Huay Xai

Enjoy the early breakfast at the hotel as you take in the fresh air and the new sunlight. Return back on board at 7:30 AM for a long day of sailing to reach Huay Xai in the afternoon.

We arrive at a hill tribe village at around 11:00 AM. Make a trek to this village as the guide explain to you about the living condition, the culture of these indigenous people in rural area.

Just before lunch, the boat will stop to visit a traditional Kamu village (Ban Houa Phalam), a tiny cozy place which host about 90 families.

Return back on board for lunch as we spend the afternoon leisure on board with some snacks to help you pass the time.

Then we reach Huay Xai at 4:30 PM, disembark from the cruise. You will then be transfer to your hotel in Huay Xai or the Lao Border Gate (possibility to continue the journey to Thailand on the same day).

Suggestion

By docking your boat and spending two nights in Pak Beng, you will have the opportunity to spend a day exploring this small village along the Mekong River. You can explore the area around the village and viewpoints with your guide or visit an Elephant Camp on the other side of the river.

Price

2-day cruise tour prices without Hotel. This price was estimated in September 2023. Subject to change.

For smaller groups, there are companies (Shompoo cruise, Mekong Smile Cruise) that offer joint tours at lower prices.

Accommodation

Breakfast included. Single is one room per person. Double and twin are priced for two people sharing a room.

Day 1 Luang Prabang arrival
Day 2 Luang Prabang city tour
Day 3 Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls
Day 4 Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw
Day 5 Nong Khiaw Nam Ou River cruise to Muang Ngoy
Day 6 Nong Khiaw - Mekong River Cruise to Pak Ou Caves
Day 7 Luang Prabang rice farming experience
Day 8 Luang Prabang - Pakse flight (QV305 8:05-9:05), Bolaven Plateau
Day 9 Wat Phou
Day 10 4000 Islands
Day 11 Flight to Vientiane (QV306 9:50-10:50) Vientiane Tour Half day
Day 12 Vientiane Departure

Due to domestic flight availability, tours start only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 
Other days of the week require itinerary changes.

Itinerary

Price

Price per person for private tour including itinerary above and list below, excluding hotel and domestic flight (calculated in Agu 2023)

Accommodation

The above rates do not include hotels. You can refer to our contracted hotels (breakfast included) in the spreadsheet below. Please specify the hotel from the spreadsheet or request the grade you would like and we will prepare a combined tour and hotel quote.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G76Ha5LzBRvlF-kCVXrotLPUhR3RreeE8GDtwKEWJt8/edit?usp=sharing

Domestic Flight

Day 8 QV513 Luang Prabang – Pakse $72 per person

Day 11 QV306 Pakse – Vientiane $80 per person

Itinerary

Day 1 Luang Prabang arrival

Welcome to the beautiful country of Laos! Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you at the Luang Prabang Airport with a sign with your name on it. They will then take you straight to your hotel. The rest of the day to relax or to explore by your own.

Day 2 Luang Prabang city tour (B, L)

Visit the main highlights of Luang Prabang heritage area. in one day Walking with a licensed local guide, you will hear many local stories and get a taste of Luang Prabang’s culture, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the temples.

Day 3 Luang Prabang – Living Land Rice Farming Experience / Kuang Si waterfall or Hiking to Kuang Si Waterfalls (B, L)

There are two options for this day. Both visit Kuang Si Falls in the afternoon. Morning activities are different. The first is a rice farming experience at Living Land Rice Farm in the morning. Lunch is organic Laotian food on the farm. Another is a hike from nearby villages to the waterfalls. Lunch at Carpe Diem Restaurant near the waterfall.

Day 4 Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw (B, L)

Pickup from a hotel in Luang Prabang at 8:30 am. About 3 hours drive, stopping at Ban Nayang village for lunch break. Village tour (optional: half-day workshop in the afternoon or overnight homestay in the village and workshop can be added) Arrive Nong Khiaw in the afternoon. Hike to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint after hotel check-in (about 1.5 hours light climbing). If climbing is difficult, we will guide you to another easily accessible viewpoint.

Day 5 Nong Khiaw Nam Ou River Cruise / Muang Ngoy day trip (B, L)

After breakfast, transfer by traditional boat up stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoy. We then trek to the Tham Kang, where according to local legend, a Naga resides to the rear. We then continue through rice paddy fields onto the Lao Loum village of Ban Na, which is only accessible by foot, so retains much of its original character. After lunch, we continue to walk to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor. Afterwards, return to Muang Ngoy and take a boat back to Nong Khiaw.

Day 6 Nong Khiaw – Pak Ou Caves / Mekong River Cruise – Luang Prabang (B, L)

At 8:30, our minivan will pick you up and visit Phathok Caves. Pha Thok Cave is a series of caves in a limestone cliff where villagers and Pathet Lao eluded bombing during the Second Indochina War. Then you will depart from Nong Khiaw to Manifa Elephant Camp by a 2 hour drive. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River and return to Luang Prabang.

Day 7 Luang Prabang – Pakse – Wat Phou – Champasak (B, L)

Leaving Luang Prabang early in the morning, we will take the 8:30am Lao Airline QV513 from Luang Prabang Airport to Pakse. You will be warmly welcomed at Pakse Airport. Your guide will meet you at the airport. We will take a minivan at the airport, visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia’s most dramatically situated temples. We have time to explore these intriguing Khmer ruins, which are perched at the base of Mount Phu Kao.  In the afternoon, we will be transfered to a hotel in Champasak or Done Daeng Island and spend some free time exploring the surroundings.

Day 8: Champasak – 4000 Islands (B, L)

After spending a relaxing morning in Don Daeng, We will head to the 4000 islands.  On the way, visit the pre-Angkorian site named Wat Tomo (Uo Moung). Get on board a traditional boat to the peaceful islands of Don Khon and Don Det. Following lunch, we continue our journey to the extreme south of Laos in the area of the 4000 islands. It dues its name because the Mekong becomes extremely wide and hosts many islands.

Day 9:  Khong Islands 4000 Islands (B, L)

In the morning, we begin by re-tracing the French colonial-past, where some old colonial houses still stand and glimpse the first Lao railway with its own locomotive. We continue our exploration of the area of the 4000 islands by boat and visit the beautiful Liphi waterfall, also known as the Samphamith, which forms a natural border between Lao and Cambodia. We return to Ban Nakasang and drive to the famous waterfall of Khone Phapeng – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, also known as the ‘Niagara of the east’.

Day 10: Bolaven Plateau – Pakse (B, L)

Upon leaving Khong Island we continue our journey towards the Bolaven Plateau, located in the Annamite Mountain Range, which runs along Laos’ eastern border with Vietnam. The renowned coffee of Lao PDR is produced in this region. The climate of the plateau, with its cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall, make it the perfect place for coffee production. After viewing several cascading waterfalls — including the famous Tad Lo and Tad Fan Waterfalls — we’ll return to Pakse for an afternoon walk or visit to its local market. Transfer to your hotel in Pakse.

Day 11: Pakse – Luang Prabang or Vientiane (B)

Enjoy free time in Pakse until it’s time for your flight to Luang Prabang or Vientiane (depending on your departure place).  Our minivans will transport you to and from the airport. Free time after checking in to the hotel.

There are flights from Pakse to Luang Prabang three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and the itinerary stays south for five days from Day 7 to Day 11. If your departure point (last day of the tour) is Luang Prabang and you choose to fly from Pakse to Luang Prabang on Day 11, Day 7 must be a Tuesday for this tour to run as planned. If Day 7 falls on Thursday and Saturday, the length of stay in the South should be reduced from 5 days to 4 days or extended to 6 days.

If you choose Vientiane as your departure point from Laos, Day 7 can be Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday as there are daily flights to Vientiane.

If you depart from Pakse to Ho Chi Minh or Siem Reap, the schedule will be similar to Luang Prabang as flights are only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Day 12: Luang Prabang or Vientiane Departure

Our minivan will take you from your hotel to the airport.

Accommodation

The spreadsheet below lists the hotel prices we can arrange for you. All hotels include breakfast. The price is usually per room for two people. Our margins are low, so it should be the lowest price except for special sales by hotels. We can offer prices for other hotels that are not listed. Please contact us.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G76Ha5LzBRvlF-kCVXrotLPUhR3RreeE8GDtwKEWJt8/edit?usp=sharing

Flight Information

Pakse

Arrival

Vientiane – Pakse: Lao Airline QV305 Daily 8:05-9:05, QV303 Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 15:30 – 17:00, QV515 Tue, Thu & Sat 7:30 – 8:45
Luang Prabang – Pakse: Lao Airline QV513 Tue, Thu & Sat 8:30 – 10:10
Siem Reap (Cambodia) – Pakse: Lao Airline QV514 Tue, Thu & Sat 12:25 – 13:25
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – Pakse: Lao Airline  QV516 Tue, Thu & Sat 12:00 – 13:25

Departure

Pakse – Vientiane: Lao Airline QV306 Daily 9:50-10:50, QV304 Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 17:40 – 19:10, QV515 Tue, Thu & Sat 14:20 – 15:35
Pakse – Luang Prabang: Lao Airline QV514 Tue, Thu & Sat 14:10 – 15:50
Pakse – Siem Reap (Cambodia): Lao Airline QV513 Tue, Thu & Sat 10:50 – 11:50
Pakse – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam): Lao Airline  QV515 Tue, Thu & Sat 9:45 – 11:20