The essentials of Laos 10d/9n

      Welcomed by the driver and local guide, then transfer to the city or hotel depending on the group's arrival time. The afternoon is dedicated to the first visit to the capital of Laos, Vientiane, with its monuments: Vat Sisaket, Vat Hoprakeo, the great stupas That Luang and Patousay (Victory Monument). Night in Vientiane.

    Our northern Laos tour begins with a drive on National Highway 13 to Vangvieng. En route visit the archaeological site of Vang Xang. If road access is possible, you must leave the dirt road to return to Bane Houei Mo Village, a fishing village conveniently located on the lakeside of the Nam Gume River, the center of fish drying and distribution in the north. provinces of the country. At the end of the day, you will reach Vangvieng, a beautiful area of ​​ along the Nam Song River, then take a canoe trip along the river and discover Tham Chang Cave, which offers a panoramic view of the entire area.

Night at hotel.

      A beautiful mountain road in northern Laos leads to the charming town of Luangprabang, which has been a World Heritage Site since 1995. This is an opportunity to get acquainted with the hill tribes: Hmong, Khamou, Yao who practice animism and speak different dialects. At the end of the day you arrive in Luangprabang. Night in Luang Prabang.

      Departure for Kuangsa Waterfall, 30km south of Luangprabang along a small road passing through villages, rice fields and teak forests. Nature has created such perfect waterfalls and pools. Enjoy the bath. Return to Luangprabang with a stop at Pak Ou Cave. You will visit two caves carved into the rock overlooking the river, which contain more than 5,000 Buddha statues of different sizes.So a two-hour cruise on the Mekong to enjoy the beauty of the setting sun is truly an unforgettable experience. At the end of the day, arrive in Luangprabang and settle into the hotel. Night in Luang Prabang.

        After breakfast at a local home, continue basket weaving and conversing with the tattooed elders. Tattooing has been an old tradition within the Thai ethnic group for centuries, but unfortunately our new generation is abandoning it, leaving few elders. Next, head to the Nam-Ou Nongkhiao River. A boat trip on the river. Half a day of relaxation and discovery of the picturesque peaks of this mythical river.Then to Noong Kiaw. Night at hotel.

    Continue via Nam-Ou to the barracks with two fun boat rides. On the way, on the cliff on the right, you will see cave paintings - a red trail, pictures of people, buffaloes and other animals, from which era, unfortunately, no one knows? After the playoffs, take the bus to Elephant Camp. At the end of the day, arrive at Elephant Camp and check into the hotel. Night in your hotel.

  This morning, continue your elephant ride to the Elephant Bath and Tad Set Waterfall, weather permitting (this waterfall is particularly rich in water from June to January). Continue to Luangprabang by road, then free time. Night in Luang Prabang.

      This visit takes place on foot early in the morning and begins with the offerings of the monks in the alleys of the historic center. Breakfast at the hotel, then climb to Mount Phousy from where you can admire the magnificent panorama and admire the statues and famous temples and stupas. Return to Mount Phousy to explore the old neighborhood of Namkhane Street, past beautiful colonial-style buildings and temples. In the afternoon, continue to visit other temples and the former Royal Palace , now converted into a national museum, built in 1904 and housing many beautiful halls: Protocol Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Throne Hall, King's Secretary Reception Hall, etc. Night in Luang Prabang.

      In the morning, cross the Mekong by boat to visit the other bank of the Bane Xiang Mene River: Wat Xiang Mene, Wat Chomphet overlooking the Luangprabang side and Wat Long Khune. Transfer to Luang Prabang Airport for the return flight. End of our program.