Lao Heritage

Tour guide of S.E.A Wander Travel picks you up at the airport and takes you to the hotel for check-in.
You check in from 14:00 onwards. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight at hotel in Vientiane.

08:00     Today, you have plenty of time to explore the hidden charm of Vientiane with various historical sites including Haw Phra Keaw - one of the most impressive and interesting temples in Vientiane, Wat Si Saket - outstanding with its beautiful architecture and layout, Pha That Luang - the most beautiful temple of Laos' important religion and Patuxai - a famous landmark and symbol of Vientiane, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city.

13:00    In the afternoon, you will visit the famous Buddha Park - where there are hundreds of large and small Buddha statues and giant Buddha statues up to 40m long. Take your time to discover unique statues of different sizes and shapes of people, gods and animals with various Buddhist and Hindu influences.

17:00    Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Vientiane.

08:00    After breakfast, our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport for the short flight to Luang Prabang (no tour guide in Vientiane).

Welcome on arrival at Luang Prabang by your local guide and drive to your hotel for check-in. Overnight at the hotel.

Your choice for an early morning opportunity: You can join the alms round, when monks walk along long streets to receive offerings (vegetarians) from the people early in the morning, Buddhist ceremonies are still kept in Laos. Or catch the sunrise at Phou Si mountain, where you can see the beautiful panorama of the city in the morning sun.

Visit the central market, see the scene of buying and selling goods, exchanging goods, or watching the variety of colors on the costumes of ethnic minorities in Laos coming to the market.
Next, move on to visit Wat Xieng Thong aka the Royal City Temple - one of Laos' most important monasteries and still an important monument to religious spirits, royalty and traditional arts.

Afterwards, visit the Center for Ethnology and Traditional Arts housed in a historic UNESCO-preserved building. Exhibits here include traditional costumes, religious artifacts and daily labor tools of Lao ethnic minorities that will help you understand more about their lifestyle and traditions.
 
13:00    In the afternoon, we headed to Kuang Si Waterfall, a beautiful turquoise waterfall. Along the way, you will pass through rice fields and lovely little villages dotted along the country road. Stop at several villages before relaxing at the waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the many basins.
 
On the way back to the hotel, stop to visit the Hmong Night Market, where you can
find a lot of traditional Lao souvenirs. It's also a paradise for street food lovers, and you can have your own dinner at one of the riverside restaurants.

Overnight at the hotel.

08:00    Start the day with a visit to the Royal Palace, also known as the National Museum, to learn more about the region's long history and culture.

Afterwards, visit Wat Mai, a beautiful temple located near the Royal Palace and built in the 18th century. It is the largest and most lavishly decorated temple in Luang Prabang.
 
Transfer to the pier, board a longtail boat to go upstream. During the cruise, you will admire the beautiful natural scenery along the river. In the distance, you can see the limestone cliffs where the Pak Ou cave is hidden. The cave is home to thousands of Buddha statues making the area a place of reverence. Take your time to discover many hidden images in the cave.
 
Then hit the road back to the city. Along the way, visit Ban Xang Hai village to learn more about the traditional Lao rice whiskey production process. It is a great opportunity to enjoy its unique taste. Move to Ban Xang Khong village, famous for Lao paper making and silk weaving.

17:00        Back to the hotel late afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.

Enjoy your last minutes in the city before driving to the airport (without a tour guide) for your departing flight. You can only use the room until 12:00 noon. End of service.