Heritage Trails of Laos

Day 1: Arrival in Luang Prabang

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and driver, who will transfer you to your hotel. After a short orientation, relax and unwind. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner featuring local Lao cuisine.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Discovering Luang Prabang’s Heritage

After breakfast, explore Luang Prabang’s highlights including:

• Royal Palace Museum
• Wat Xiengthong, a fine example of Lao temple architecture
• Wat Mai and Wat Visoun, showcasing distinct Buddhist art
• Arts and Ethnology Centre, offering insights into Laos’ diverse ethnic cultures
• Visit nearby weaving villages for local handicrafts
• In the evening, climb Mt. Phousi for a panoramic sunset view over the Mekong River.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Village Experience & Pak Ou Caves

After breakfast:

• Drive to Ban Khia Luang village and engage with local schoolchildren by donating books and supplies.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family
• In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Mekong to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues
• Return to Luang Prabang by boat, enjoying scenic riverside views.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Fly to Vientiane – Half-Day City Tour

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Vientiane. Upon arrival, enjoy a half-day city tour of the capital:

• Wat Sisaket, the oldest surviving temple
• Wat Prakeo, former royal temple of the Lao monarchy
• That Luang Stupa, the most sacred monument in Laos
• Patuxay Monument, the Lao version of the Arc de Triomphe
• End at the COPE Visitor Centre, raising awareness about UXO clearance in Laos.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 5: Vientiane to Pakse – Champassak & Wat Phou

After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse. Upon arrival:

• Board a private boat to Champassak
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou, an ancient Khmer temple complex
• Explore the surrounding ancient Khmer ruins and French colonial architecture
• In the late afternoon, continue by land and ferry to Khong Island (Don Khong)

Overnight on Khong Island.

Day 6: 4000 Islands Exploration & Khone Phapheng Falls

Explore the scenic region known as Si Phan Don (4000 Islands):

• Visit Don Khone Island by bicycle or boat
• See remnants of the old French railway bridge
• Admire Li Phi Waterfall
• End at Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume
• Return to Don Khong for a relaxing evening.

Overnight on Khong Island.

Day 7: Bolaven Plateau – Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

After breakfast, drive to the lush Bolaven Plateau, known for its cool climate, waterfalls, and plantations:

• Visit ethnic minority villages (e.g., Alak, Katu).
• Explore tea and coffee plantations; learn about the production process.
• See the spectacular Tad Fane and Tad Yuang Waterfalls.
• Relax at Tadlo Waterfall, a serene spot to end the day.
• Return to Pakse in the evening for a Farewell Dinner.

Overnight in Pakse.

Day 8: Departure from Pakse

After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore Pakse before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.