Optional Tours In Vientiane And Luang Prabang

OPTION 1: HAFL DAY – VIENTIAN TOUR (4 hours)

After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing with visit to Wat Ho Phakeo - a former royal temple, built in 1565 by King Setthathirat, the temple was originally designed to house the famous Emerald Buddha, which he had brought with him from the Kingdom of Lanna, That Luang - The most important national monument in Vientiane, is a symbol of both Buddhism and Lao sovereignty, was constructed in 1566 by King Setthathirat. Proceeding visit to Wat Sisaket, built in 1818 by Chao Anou - the very king responsible for incurring the wrath of the Siamese and causing his capital's obliteration. The interior of the main hall, and the walls of the surrounding courtyard, are inset with thousands of tiny niches and shelves containing 6840 Buddha images and Buddhist inscriptions from the 18th century & Wat Simuang. Then Patouxai war memorial. Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Patouxai (Lao for Gateway of Victory) is adorned with an array of rough hero Lao historical imagery and offers a splendid, panoramic view of the city from its top.

OPTION 2: FULL DAY – VIENTIAN TOUR (8 hours)

After breakfast, we then take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, enjoy sightseeing with visit to Wat Ho Phakeo - a former royal temple, built in 1565 by King Setthathirat, the temple was originally designed to house the famous Emerald Buddha, which he had brought with him from the Kingdom of Lanna, That Luang - The most important national monument in Vientiane, is a symbol of both Buddhism and Lao sovereignty, was constructed in 1566 by King Setthathirat. Proceeding visit to Wat Sisaket, built in 1818 by Chao Anou - the very king responsible for incurring the wrath of the Siamese and causing his capital's obliteration. The interior of the main hall, and the walls of the surrounding courtyard, are inset with thousands of tiny niches and shelves containing 6840 Buddha images and Buddhist inscriptions from the 18th century & Wat Simuang. Then Patouxai war memorial. Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Patouxai (Lao for Gateway of Victory) is adorned with an array of rough hero Lao historical imagery and offers a splendid, panoramic view of the city from its top.

In the afternoon, drive to visit Buddha Park - is a religious sculpture park Located by the Mekong River 24 km down Stream from Vientiane. Where you can see the view of Nongkhai as well. Buddha park or Garden of Statues (1958) comprises a collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture in a level field of grass. Then visit the Ban Nong BouaThong - a famous weaving village in Vientiane.

OPTION 3: VIENTAINE – VANG XANG FULL DAY TOUR (8 hours)

In the early morning, heading out to the town, we travel by roads to Vang Vieng (90kms from Vientiane) with stop over at the archeological sight of Vang Xang dating back from the 11th century and visit Nam Ngum dam the biggest hydro-electricity in Laos. On the way, stop over to visit traditional salt attraction at Ban Keune and one hour boat trip on Nam Ngum lake before transfer back to your hotel for over night.

OPTION 4: HALF DAY – LUANG PRABANG TOUR (4 hours)

After breakfast, a half day city tour around Vientiane with visiting to Wat Visoun - inside you will see the stupa which is know as that Makmo because the form is like the half of Watermelon, the temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes and doorways. The Wat houses numerous religious art treasures, wat Aham, which was formerly the residence of the Sangkharat (Supreme Patriarch of Lao Buddhism). Two large banyan trees grace the grounds, which are semideserted except for the occasional devotee who comes to make offerings to the town's most important spirit shrine at the base of the trees. Oldest temple of Sene wat Sene, magnificent Wat XiengThong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground. Which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. Finally, visit Phousi temple with 382 steps up to take a good view of the beautiful sunset, of greater Luang Prabang and Mekong rivers on surrounding.

OPTION 5: FULL DAY –LUANG PRABANG TOUR (8 hours)

Morning, a full day sighseeing around Vientaine including visit National Museum at the former royal Palace which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao cultural dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Then, we explore some other major sights including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, inside you will see the stupa which is know as that Makmo because the form is like the half of Watermelon, the temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes and doorways. The Wat houses numerous religious art treasures, wat Aham, which was formerly the residence of the Sangkharat (Supreme Patriarch of Lao Buddhism). Two large banyan trees grace the grounds, which are semideserted except for the occasional devotee who comes to make offerings to the town's most important spirit shrine at the base of the trees. oldest temple of Sene wat Sene, magnificent Wat XiengThong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground. Which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple and the ancient royal temple of Wat Long Khoune. Finally, visit Phousi temple with 382 steps up to take a good view of the beautiful sunset, of greater Luang Prabang and Mekong rivers on surrounding. Back to your hotel. End of your services.

OPTION 6: FULL DAY ELEPHANT TOUR (8 hours)

This is a full day tour around the wonderful world heritage city of Luang Phabang. It includes a motorboat trip to Tad Sae waterfall, the visit of the Elephant and Adventure Camp as well as some sightseeing along the way. This trip brings you with little effort out of the city life. Discover small villages and some great nature. Pass the Tiger Trail Adventure Camp and experience the wonderful cascades of the Tad Sae waterfall. This trip is perfect for beginners.

OPTION 7: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU FULL DAY TOUR (8 hours)

Morning, we enjoy an excursion by boat for along the Mekong River to visit the holly caves of Pak Ou: Tham Ting and Tham Phoum. A repository for old or damaged Buddha images that once graced household shrines, the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum have become highly venerated sanctuaries. During Lao New Year boatloads of Luang Prabang residents make the 25km pilgrimage up the Mekong River to the caves to wash the Buddha images and make merit, just opposite Mekong river’s bank is the village of Ban Xang Hai. Though for centuries the village made its living by crafting stoneware jars, more recently it has become famous for brewing a particularly fiendish liquor, made from fermented sticky rice, called 'lao-lao.' Back to your hotel and end of service.

OPTION 8: LUANG PRABANG – KUANGSI WATER FALL FULL DAY TOUR

Morning, heading out of the town. We drive south to Ban Xom, a lowland village which boasts its cotton production. After visiting the Khmu villages at Ban Nam Ok Hou and Ban Thapenne, we spend the remainder of the day at the beautiful Kuangsi waterfalls - a beautiful spot 32 km south of town with a wide, many-tiered waterfall. Go on a trail ascends through the forest along the left side of the fall to a second tier, a large pool will appears in your eyes (swimming is available), tourists will stop here for a while, explore the fell and surroundings with lot of interests. Back to Luang Prabang, end of your service.