DAY 1: ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG (Meals: B)
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be 'the best preserved city in South East Asia'. During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU - LUANG PRABANG (Meals: B)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well time to explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - KHOUANGSI WATER FALL (Meals: B)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. From there you will visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, all Khmu villages. This then takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG - ELEPHANT RIDING - KAYAKING (Meals: B)
After pick up from your Hotel (8:30-9:00 a.m.) you will proceed to the Adventure and Elephant camp about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a green surrounding. After crossing the small river you will be introduced to our Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic ride. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature on this 1-1,5 hr. ride. Make your way through forests and along the Nam Khan river up to the waterfalls of Tad Sae. (in dry season we ride a village trail) After a visit and your lunch you will be instructed for the soft 4 hr. kayaking back into town. Even if you are inexperienced paddler...this is an option to get into it. Some easy rapids are along the way down to Luang Prabang and of course wonderful nature and great views. Village stops along the way are included as well as a pick upo service at the arrival in Luang Phabang by late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG - XIENG KHOUANG (Meals: B)
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and begin our days drive through beautiful mountain scenery to Xieng Khouang, a province of Laos famous for its 'Plain of Jars'. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop off and visit the numerous villages along the way. On arrival we check in to the hotel, the evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Xiengthong

DAY 6: XIENG KHOUANG - PLAIN OF JARS SITE 2ND - 3RD (Meals: B)
After breakfast we head out to the old capital of Muang Khoun province and its nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Thai Dam people. Our excursion continues to the 2nd and 3rd Plain of jars fields, where you can obtain more scenic views. Along the way, we visit more local villages and learn about the local culture and lifestyle. Return to Phonsavanh by late afternoon. Overnight in Phonsavanh

DAY 7: XIENG KHOUANG - VIENTIANE (FLIGHT) (Meals: B)
Following breakfast, we visit the Central Market. After you will have free time to explore the town further before catching our flight back to Vientiane. After checking into the hotel, time permitting we continue our sightseeing tour of the surrounding areas of Vientiane; we visit the impressive Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, close to the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe. A spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane

DAY 8: VIENTIANE - CITY TOURS (Meals: B)
AM: This morning, you will commence sightseeing with a visit to the market. The market is wildly colorful amid baskets piled with rice, eggs, and tea, ducks, pigs and fish both alive and dead, are food stalls selling noodles, soup, and 'food to go' wrapped in banana leaves, existing cheek by jowl with sellers of jasmine, orchids, and marigolds - the latter being woven into garlands for temple offerings. From there you begin a walking tour of the city's old Wats beginning with the venerable Wat Sisaket with its many wall niches holding small Buddha, Wat Prakeo - a former royal temple, the major Wats of Wat Mixai, Wat Ong Tu, Wat Haisok and Wat In Paeng, ending with some French colonial houses.
PM: You will pay a visit to the studio of Carol Cassidy, an American who has done much to advance the Lao weaving tradition. Later this afternoon you visit That Luang Stupa, a national symbol of Lao sovereignty and a Buddhist shrine, overnight in Vientiane

DAY 9: VIENTIANE DEPARTURE (Meals: B)  
After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure flight

 INCLUSIVE:
• Accommodation in twin shared 
• Domestic air ticket without airport tax
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• English speaking guide (each city)
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: as stated in above sights
• Gov't tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

EXCLUSIVE:
• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int'l airport departure tax
• Int'l air tickets to / from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Additional tour require beside above sights
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others