Trip Type: Private Starts: Luang Prabang Ends: Vientiane Departs: Any day of the year Difficulty: Easy – Mid

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Vientiane arrival, Airport Pickup, Half Day Tour

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You will be warmly welcomed at Vientianeg Airport. If your arrival is in the morning you will have time to visit the highlights of the capital (additional cost required). We will transfer you from the airport to Vang Vieng via the new highway and take you to your hotel in Vang Vieng.

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Day 2 Vang Vieng Nam Song River Kayak & Cave

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We depart from Vang Vieng to the start of the kayaking. After some paddling instructions and a safety briefing we set off down the beautiful Nam Song River. We will paddle down a few small sets of rapids along the way to our first stop at Tham Xang, the Elephant Cave. We will walk up to the massive theater like cave while learning about the local history of the area!

After emerging from the cave a short kayak will lead us to a picnic spot on the riverside where we will enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch we shall continue down the river until the next stop at the Organic Farm where mulberry tea and a variety of different fruit wines are produced.

Continuing on down stream we arrive at Tham None Cave which is one of the largest caves in Vang Vieng! It served as a bomb shelter for local villagers during the Second Indochina War. Today it is home to a group of bats and the ‘Magic Stone of Vang Vieng’. Our guides will explain how the magic stone works and the history of the cave. The final leg of the journey is a gentle paddle downstream to Vang Vieng where we will arrive in time to catch the sunset.

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Day 3 Vang Vieng Loop Cycling

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You hop on a mountain bike and cross a bridge over the Nam Song River. We head off on a tour which covers approximately 26km through the karst range of the Nam Song & Vang Vieng.

After a short bike ride, a steep hike to the Silver Flower Cave (Dok Ngern) awaits. Explore the hidden corridor filled with endless stalagmites and stalactites!

Continuing westwards the trail gets a little steeper as we follow the narrow valley of the Houay San river until Pha Deng ‘red cliff’on your sight.

Continuing on we arrive in Phonxay the first village on the banks of the Nam Kouang river. The road here continues south and runs beside the Nam Kouang; we continue our cycling until reaching Blue Lagoon 2. We will take a break here and you will have a chance to relax, swim and take some photos. We then cycle back to Vang Vieng in time for sunset.

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Day 4 Train from Vang Vieng To Luang Prabang

In the morning, spend free time in the city of Vang Vieng. Pick up from your hotel around 11am and take the train from Vang Vieng Station to Luang Prabang. (C82 12:02-12:58) Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel. Spend the rest of your day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own.

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Day 5 Cycling, Kayak to Pak Ou Caves, Mekong River Sunset Cruise back to Luang Prabang

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We leave Luang Prabang in the morning, first visiting Ban Xang Khong village on the Mekong River just north of the peninsula. We will then load the bicycles into the car and drive 20 km north (to avoid the hustle and bustle of the national highway). We will again ride our bicycles to Ban Xang Hai village. There you can see the unique distillation process of Lao Lao whisky. We will continue cycling to the Ou River, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River. We will visit the village and glimpse into the life of the local rice paddies and free range buffalo. Afterward, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the sandy beach on the riverbank.

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In the afternoon, we paddle kayak on the Nam Ou River. We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen on the way. 1 hour kayaking takes us to the first destination the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, Pak Ou. We visit the famous Pak Ou Caves – two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Exploring the caves about 30 min, we start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our journey at Manifa Elephant Camp. Shower and change clothes at Elephant Camp. Return to Luang Prabang on a two-hour sunset cruise to watch the sunset over the Mekong River.

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Day 6 Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall trek & homestay (1)

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Your tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Luang Prabang around 8:30-9:00 AM, then we drive to southeast of Luang Prabang about 30 min and arrive at Ban Huai Pheng Village. Starting from this village where Khmu and Hmong people live together, we will walk 3 km to Nong Kouay village, and in the afternoon we will walk 8-10 km from Nong Kouay village to Long Lao village. Hiking about 12 km on the first day. After arriving at the village, you will tour with your guide to see how the Hmong and Khmu people live together and settle into your homestay. Enjoy a dinner of local food. At night, you will be able to see the beautiful starry sky.

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Day 7 Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall trek & homestay (2)

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After breakfast We will leave the homestay house and head to Kuang Si Falls. We enter into jungle forests. Trekking across rice paddies, the orchards, farm land and forest, we will see the beauty scenery of L

uang 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 around 3-4 hours. Then we take a rest to enjoy lunch at 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. From here we drive back to Luang Prabang and send back to your accommodation or city center between 4:00-6:00 PM.

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Day 8 Luang Prabang Departure

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

(Breakfast)