Tour Name |
10 days cruise tour of Laos |
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Tour Code | AET-LS03 | ||
Duration | 10 days/09 nights | ||
Places Visited | Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang | ||
Tour Type | Private | Guide Language | English |
Physical Rating | 2(mostly easy) | Cultural Shock Rating | 2 |
Natural Photogenic Index | 5 | Cultural Photogenic Index | 5 |
Welcome to Vientiane! Your enthusiastic guides and experienced drivers will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to refresh yourself from the long flight and save energy for the following 10 days best Laos tour package.
Your all-day tour of the city will take you to vientiane's highlights. Next, please follow your guide to visit the oldest temple in Vientiane - Wat Si Saket. This is a palace temple built in 1818, combining Siamese and Khmer architectural styles. Then you will visit Haw Phra Kaeo, which has beautiful architecture. There are many valuable Lao collections on display here. In the main hall, you could see many bronze Buddha statues with different postures and expressions.
In the afternoon, take a walk in the Buddha Park. There are more than 200 statues of Buddhism and Hinduism in this unusual Park, also known as Xieng Khuan. The tranquil environment along the Mekong River contrasts with a slightly eccentric sculpture built by a Lao shaman in 1958. These concrete sculptures are unique, engaging and stately in a tranquil park. After driving back to Vientiane. You are free the rest of the time.
After breakfast, you will drive to Vang Vieng, which is famous for its karst landscape. You will cross the Nam Song River to Tham Jang caves after checking in at a local hotel. Then take a short hike in the breathtaking mountain scenery to explore the Tam None Cave and some mountain villages. Today's ending is a beautiful sunset panorama, reflected on the Nam Song River.
In the morning, your guide will escort you to Luang Prabang with comfortable car, the whole journey is total about 5 to 6 hours. You will stop for lunch on the way. You can see the beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the ship terminal and take the cruise upstream to Pakbeng. On your trip, you will visit the Pak Ou Caves, known as the soul of the Mekong River. Thousands of statues of various styles and sizes stand in it. You can relax on the boat for the rest of the time before you land at Pakbeng.
You will continue the private Laos tour by boat to Houayxay. On the trip, your guide will take you to a mountain village where you can learn about the local way of life. After that, you will continue to Houayxay, and check in at the hotel.
Today, you will take a bus through the jungle to the Nam Ha National Park. When you arrive at Luang Namtha, you can explore the city on your own for the rest of the day.
After breakfast, your guide will take you to the south of Doiluckkam by Tuk-Tuk and then walk into the Nam Ha National Protected Area, where there are mountains, dense forests, rare wild animals and plants. When you hike in the rainforest, you will feel the thrill of walking in the mysterious jungle. Along the way you would have a picnic and then trudge on to the Nam Ha, Khmu Tribal village - an ethnic minority tribe. After that, you will back to Luang Prabang with a Tuk-Tuk. This concludes today's private trip to Los.
In the morning, your guide will take you to see the alms-giving and then visit the noisy Morning Phousi Market selling various commodities in the morning. After that, you will enjoy the ethnic customs of Laos in Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village.
The last day of your vacation in Laos is free at leisure until transfer you to the airport and let you take the departure flight to your next destination. AET thanks you so much for your traveling with us. AET wish you all the best and hope to arrange your next tour to Laos.
If you plan to take an in-depth classic Laos tour with a river cruise, the 10 days tour will lead you to discover the amazing country.
In Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River. You will board a private vessel and sail along the Mekong river for 2 hours to reach the Pak Ou Cave. You will visit elephant village and have a day tour there. Then transfer to Vientiane, a full day city tour will take you to see the highlights of Vientiane, including the temple Wat Sisaket, the temple Wat Prakeo and Buddha Park. After the tour, you will fly to Pakse and drive to Tad Fan Waterfall.