HIGHLIGHT OF LAOS 07 DAYS

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.

Take a Mekong Riverboat trip on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves – the caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a village famous for its hand weaving.

At morning drive to Xieng Khoang. After check in hotel visit the mysterious Plain of Jars.

The Plain of Jars is a extensive area around Phonsavan, surrounded by mountains,where massive stone urns of mysterious origin are scattered about in a least a dozen major groupings. Thoung Hai Hin (Stone Jar Plain), is 15 km southwest of Phonsavan, and the largest of the sites, featuring 250 jars, mostly weighing from 600kg to one ton each; the biggest of them weighing as much as six tons !.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Xieng Khoang.

This morning we have time to visit the interesting Central Market in Phonsavan, visit the MAG exhibition and Site 2 of the Plain of Jars before taking a short scenic trek to Site 3 via a Tai Dam and Lao Leum village. Afternoon go to visit the old capital of Muang Khoun and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hilltribe and Tai Dam people. Overnight in Muang Khoun.

At morning drive to Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng was once a key military airfield during the Indochina wars, the town’s central feature is the long-abandoned runway along the eastern side of town. On the west side, a small river separates the town from the nearby caves & mountains, which can easily be visited from town. Visit the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders.

Overnight in Vang Vieng. Riverside Boutique Resort.

Cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different lifestyles of the locals. Drive to Vientiane about 3hours.

Arrival at Vientiane, visit the Wat Si Saket, was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and an ornate five-tiered roof, rather than in the Lao style.

We continue to visit Pha That Luang - a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa, generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol. We then visit Patuxai, also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.

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After your breakfast, free time at leisure. Your guide and private car will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departing flight.