7 Days Cultural Odyssey Laos

After having breakfast at hotel, begin your morning with the option to participate in the daily morning ritual of Alms Giving, where saffron-clad monks collect offerings from local residents. Then, explore the elegant tranquility of Luang Prabang with a visit to the Royal Palace, now a National Museum, and some of the town’s famous temples, such as Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Aham. In the afternoon, board a private boat for a scenic cruise up the Mekong River to the ancient pilgrimage site of Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of gold lacquered Buddha images. Finally, climb up Mount Phousi to see a panoramic sunset view of the Mekong and Khan rivers and admire the sacred, gilded stupa before strolling through the Street Night Bazaar. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with elephants in their natural habitat with our Elephant Village Trekking Tour. Our English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luang Prabang and take you to our camp. Learn about the Lao elephants and the special herd we have at the camp, feed and bathe the elephants in the Nam Khan river, and even communicate with them like a Mahout. Trek through our exclusive Trail of Falls and enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch before reaching the Tad Sae Waterfall, where you can relax or swim in its natural pools. Return to the camp via a traditional Lao long boat and transfer back to your hotel in Luang Prabang and Overnight.

Having a delicious breakfast at hotel, join us for a unique half-day experience at Bamboo Experience’s venue where you’ll learn about the importance of bamboo to Lao culture through an interactive cooking class and bamboo weaving exercise. After lunch, we’ll visit the stunning Khaung Si Waterfall where you can swim in the turquoise pools or take a walk along the forest paths. Along the way, we’ll visit villages of different Laotian ethnic minorities (Ban Quay, Ban Ou) and the nearby Free The Bears Fund Inc bear sanctuary. In the evening, you’ll take the high-speed train to Vang Vieng and transfer to your hotel for the night.

Embark on an exciting kayaking adventure down the picturesque Nam Song River in Vang Vieng. After a brief safety briefing and paddling instructions, we’ll paddle down a few small rapids before reaching the first stop at Tham Xang, the Elephant Cave. After exploring the cave, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the river before continuing downstream to the Organic Farm, where we can sample mulberry tea and fruit wines. Our next stop is Tham None Cave, one of the largest caves in Vang Vieng. Finally, we’ll end our journey with a gentle paddle downstream to Vang Vieng, arriving just in time for the sunset. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

After breakfast, we embark on an easy 4-hour drive to Vientiane, the national capital. This charming city is a melting pot of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet, and American influences. Upon arrival, we check in at a centrally located hotel and freshen up before heading out for our afternoon city tour. We’ll visit the major temples of Vientiane, including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We’ll also stop at the national icon of Laos, That Luang Stupa, and the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, before visiting the COPE Center. This museum was established in 1997 to help victims of the Indochina War with the care and support they needed, particularly by providing orthotic and prosthetic devices. In the evening, you can enjoy some drinks while watching the sunset over the Mekong River, explore the Night Market, and experience the city’s nightlife at your leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.