On arrival Luaprabang, after clearing all customs procedures, please walk to the main exit gate, you will be met your guide with your name signboard and we transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, relaxing by walk around the ancient town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city and outstanding example of the fusion of Lao traditional architecture and its urban structure built by the European colonial authorities in the 19 century. Pay a visit to the Royal Palace, which is now a National Museum and houses the precious exhibits that used to be possessions of the former Lao Royal family. Drive or enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent stupa of WatVisounand pass by WatAhamalong the way. Continue to Wat That Luang, monastery of the big stupas, and Wat Mai, LuangPrabang´s oldest Pagoda. Continue to one of the most beautiful sights in town; WatXiengthong. The so-called "Temple of the Golden City" is located on the northern tip of the peninsula and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

After breakfast, embark on a long-tail boat 2-hour cruise up the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, typical Laotian villages are barely visible behind thick foliage. Wooden canoes bobbing by the shore attached to bamboo poles can be seen everywhere while floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Arrive at Pak Ou and explore the sanctuaries which consist of two large caves. Both repositories house thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimetres to two meters in height. Cruise back to town and observe the picturesque limestone formations and the friendly local children playing in the river. Stop at Ban MuangKeo village and observe local weavers and whisky distillers honouring their timeworn traditional crafts before returning to Luang Prabang by car or by the same cruise.

Early morning, visit an impressive ceremony of alms-giving(offerings made to the monks or TakBat in Lao), return to have breakfast at Hotel.
After lunch, meet your guide and transfer by private vehicle to the Kuang Si waterfalls. On the way, visit Phousi market where locals trade their fresh produce and a great selection of exotic fruits and vegetables is on offer. And just across the street, you will have a chance to visit the Ock Pop Tock Weaving Center. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Kuang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian Bear Rescue Center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible, although between November and January the water temperature is very cool. Later, drive to MuangKhai village and board a local boat for a sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to town. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel by private vehicle.

Kuang Si waterfalls can get crowded on the weekends so it is advised to visit during workdays, if time permits.
It is recommended to wear proper walking attire if you want to hike up to the top of the waterfall.

You will be met your guide and transfer to the airport for your flight.
Upon arival Vientiane transfer to Hotel, in the after noon, enjoy a visit to all essential landmarks the small and charismatic city of Vientiane has to offer. A world apart from other frantic Asian capitals, Vientiane still remains a quiet and pleasant town. Start at WatSisaket, which is the only temple left intact after the Siamese invasion of 1828. See thousands of Buddha statues lined up before visiting WatPhraKeo, which is a religious museum that displays a collection of art representing Lao and Khmer artefacts. Continue with a visit to the most popular Wat in town, Wat Si Muang, before visiting the Patouxay monument, Laos' version of the Arc de Triomphe. End the day at That Luang, a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.

Availability: Morning or Afternoon
Suggested time: 08:30 - 12:30 or 12:00 - 16:00
Duration: 4 hours
Most landmarks in Vientiane are open daily between 08:00 - 16.00
Please dress appropriately for visits to religious sights - shoulders, chest and legs should be covered.

On arrival Pakse, we drive surrounding the town and cross to right side of Mekhong River in Pakse by Mekhong bridge then short driving about 50 minutes to visit the charming pre-angkorian ruin temple of Watphou. Watphou is the second world heritage site of Laos 2002. It was located at the base of Phoukao moutain it is far from Champasak District "the ancient City from 6 century " on the west about 6KM and far from Pakse about 36Km it will be about 50minute by car. Watphou was built from 6-12century AD, Pre-Ankorian and Ankorian period. It was the Hindu religion temple. Later it was converted to Theravada Buddhist use. A festivel is held on the site when the fullmoon of February in the year round. In the after noon, you go on the south by road number 13 to Ban KiatNgong where you will enjoy with the elephant riding up the hill Asa 90 minuts, which its view overlooks the rich biodiversity of Xe Pian Protected Area. In year 1815, Phou Asa or Phou Ai Sa was where the villagers got thier warfare training such as sword fighting, horse riding, elephant riding some martail arts skills when the people in the village were being exploited and treated cruelly by landlords. After we drive to Khong Island

After breakfast, We explore the 4000 islands by boat crusing down along the Mekhong river from Accommodations to Done Khone. You are on a boat about 1:40´ you will see the way of life of local people on the islands riverbank along channels river between small islands, big islands and rapids. Mekhong was flowing through Laos 1800km, a part of Mekhong river in southern Laos was separated by many islands and different level became to six big Chanels from left side Mekhong as Khonephapheng rapid, TadPho rapid, Xangpheuak rapid, Khonepasoy rapid, Somphamit rapid and Salaphae rapid stretched to Cambodia on right side Mekhong river. Only one area of Mekhong river wide 14 and long 50 kilometers as Liphi cascade and 4000 islands or SIPHANDONE. Just two of six big waterfalls "Khonphapheng and Somphamith" are popular in the tourists's programs. Arrival Done Khone where you will explore the historical site as French's colonail buildings, Train bridge, railway and Locomotive by Three whell motorbike or Tuktuk. Folowing, after the inspection team of French soldier about Mekhong river had been done from years 1866-1868. Finally the Vessel reached the Hou channel at Ban Khone and launched on 1 November 1893. After 4 years they were constructed railway 3km long and 1 meters wide, from Ban Hangkhone to Ban Khone in years 1897-1900. They used for 10 years later, and because of the passengers increasing the boat pier will be improved, the Train bridge 158m long over Hou channel linking Done Khone and end of Done Ded was built in year 1910 for railway more 2km to the new pier at middle of Done Ded so total railway 5km. We will visit the Somphamith or Liphi fall one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking the end of Laos to Cambodia. We continue discovering the 4000 islands area to the end of Done Khone island where you will see the Dolphins, you then get on the boat to the Dilphins are living along border Laos – Cambodia, if you are lucky you may even see the rare Irrawaddy Mekong dolphins. You get of boat at Don Sadam to mee your car waiting then drive back by Road number 13, on the way we stop visiting the Khone Phapeng fall, the bigest waterfall in South East Asia, known as Niagara of Asia. We return to Khong Island.

In this morning, you leave Done Khong Island, we return to Pakse and continue our journey toward through Boloven plateau. The Boloven Plateau is high land its elevation above the sea level over 1300 meters with its ample rainfall, cool temperature, and rich volcanic soil. It has perfect conditions for growing agricultral crops, as world-class coffee, all kinds of fruits and vegetables, but the coffee is main product, as Arabica and Robusta Coffee. It is a source of many minorities groups. A trip gives visitors the chance exploring the wild beauty of this southern region. We visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu minorities groups and Tad Lo waterfall.

After breakfast, we return to Pakse and transfer to airport.

Remark

Hotels and Guesthouses used on the tour:
In Luangprabang:
In Vientiane Capital:
In Champasak province:
In Khong Island Pon Arena Hotel or equivalence (Mekhong view)
In Bolaven Tadlo Lodge (Standard room)