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7 Days / 6 Nights — Vientiane, Plain of Jars & Luang Prabang

Get to know the heart and soul of South East Asia.

From the temples of Vientiane to the mysterious Plain of Jars and the royal heart of Luang Prabang — this itinerary captures three completely different facets of Laos in one well-paced week.

Itinerary

Scenic 7 Days / 6 Nights — Vientiane, Plain of Jars & Luang Prabang

Tour Quick Facts

Start Vientiane
End Luang Prabang
Duration 7 Days
Group size
Style Luxury Private Tour

On arrival, meet Laos Travel's tour guide and driver and begin discovering the essential landmarks of charismatic Vientiane (if time permits). Start at Wat Sisaket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, its cloister walls covered in over 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images. Visit Wat Phra Keo, then continue to Patuxai Victory Monument for sweeping panoramic views, and Pha That Luang, the most revered shrine in the country. End the day along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun sets.

Included Activities

  • Wat Sisaket — oldest surviving temple
  • Wat Phra Keo religious museum
  • Patuxai Victory Monument
  • Pha That Luang — most revered shrine
  • Mekong riverside sunset stroll

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

After breakfast, take a short flight to Xieng Khouang. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Phonsavan, meaning the "hills of paradise", capital of Xieng Khouang Province. Check into your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, take an orientation tour of the town with the option to visit the thought-provoking UXO Information Centre, run by British organisation MAG, which has been helping clear Laos' unexploded ordnance since 1994. Evening free at leisure.

Included Activities

  • Domestic flight Vientiane → Xieng Khouang
  • Phonsavan orientation tour

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • UXO Information Centre

Explore the 3 sites that make up the Plain of Jars. Despite UNESCO World Heritage status since 2019, very few visitors travel to this mysterious megalithic area, treating you to one of Southeast Asia's quietest UNESCO sites. Nobody knows for certain how long the jars have been here or their original purpose — theories range from ancient funeral urns to vessels for fermenting rice wine. Discover the plain of undulating green fields where around 300 giant stone jars are scattered, the largest weighing six tonnes. Observe local village life, visit a small monastery in Ban Xieng Di, and pass important Indochina War battlefields.

Included Activities

  • Plain of Jars — 3 main UNESCO sites
  • Ban Xieng Di monastery
  • Local village life & former battlefields

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Farewell Xieng Khouang for the long drive west to Luang Prabang, the enchanting World Heritage town and former royal capital. Wind along mountainous roads reaching 1,500m at the highest point, with short stops at local villages along the way (approximately 7–8 hours total). On arrival, enjoy free time to explore Luang Prabang's cafés, restaurants and night food stalls.

Included Activities

  • Leisure time / No scheduled activities

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Visit the former King's Palace, now the National Museum, displaying rare furniture, traditional costumes, arts and jewelry. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most photographed temple in Luang Prabang. Board a private boat for the Mekong cruise to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues. The boat continues to Ban Muang Keo Village to see local weavers and whisky distillers, before climbing Mount Phousi for a gorgeous view of the town.

Included Activities

  • Former Royal Palace — National Museum
  • Wat Xieng Thong
  • Pak Ou Caves by Mekong boat
  • Ban Muang Keo Village — weavers & whisky distillers
  • Mount Phousi viewpoint

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

An early start for the captivating Tak Bat alms-giving ceremony at sunrise. Back at the hotel for breakfast, then spend the morning at Kuang Si Waterfall, trekking through jungle parklands to the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre to help with the bears' midday scatter feed. Walk through the national park to the waterfall itself, where a 60m cascade feeds multi-tiered turquoise pools — swim if you feel energetic. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the tranquil park before returning to town to relax or explore independently.

Included Activities

  • Tak Bat alms-giving ceremony
  • Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
  • Kuang Si Waterfall swim
  • Picnic lunch

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Enjoy some last-minute exploring or shopping until it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home or on to the next destination. Farewell peaceful Laos!

Included Activities

  • Leisure time / No scheduled activities

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Inclusions and activities

Flights

International & Domestic Flights Included

Meals

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B/L/D)

  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on excursions

Transport

  • Air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers

  • Private excursions throughout the journey

Accommodation

  • Comfortable hotels as indicated, all taxes included

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Standard check-in 2:00pm / check-out 12:00pm

Included activities

  • All program services and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Temple visits, river cruises, waterfalls, cultural villages as listed in the day-by-day

Optional activities

  • Camel/jeep-style add-on excursions where noted
  • Spa, cooking class & cultural shows on request

What's Excluded

  • Laos e-visa (free guidance provided)
  • International & domestic flights unless specified
  • Meals/entrance fees not specified in itinerary
  • Tipping & personal expenses
  • Peak season surcharges
  • Travel insurance
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