Phonsavanh – Luang Prabang

Day 1: Arrive Phonsavanh

On you first day, your personal Laos Tours host will welcome you at the Laos Airport and transfer you to Phono savanh by road. Afternoon begin your tour with a Visit to Tham Pha Thao Cave- Enjoy a short trek through rice paddies with a stop at a Hmong village in Ban Pha Thao and continue to visit the cave of Tham Pha Thao. Check in hotel at evening .Overnight stay at Phonsavanh.

Day 2: Phonsavanh

Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the Sightseeing in the Plain of Jars (Sites I and II) and Muang KhounSpend the day visiting the famous Plain of Jars, a vast area extending around Phonsavanh from the south-west to the north-east. Mysterious and ancient, over 300 huge stone jars apparently carved out of solid rock are scattered around the plateau. The jars vary in size from 1 to 3.25 meters high and weigh up to six tons each. There are several different theories as to the purpose of the jars, which are estimated to be 2,500 to 3,000 years old. According to local legend, King Khun Chuang had them constructed in order to store wine for the celebration of his conquest of the province in the 6th century. Today’s tour will focues on Site I and Site II, out of the many sites so far discovered. Afterwards continue to Muang Khoun, an ancient capital and stronghold for the Xieng Khuang royal family was destroyed during the Indochina War. The town was rebuilt after 1975 with rows of wooden Lao houses and a market area and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Visit Wat Phia That and That Foun. Overnight stay at Phonsavanh

Day 3: Luang Prabang

Breakfast at the hotel .check out and proceed to Luang prabang by road .enroute Visit the local open-air market. A slow journey along mountain roads with stunning views of the forested mountains, lush valleys and karst formations. Stop at Muang Sui, visiting Wat Ban Phong, the second oldest temple in the province; the scenic Nong Tang Lake, rimmed with limestone cliffs; and the extensive cave network of Pha Cave. Only discovered recently, this cave contains a 5m high Buddha image dating from 777 AD, surrounded by gold and wooden statues of smaller size. Check in hotel at evening .Overnight stay at Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang

Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Sightseeing in Luang Prabang,Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Start the day at Wat Visoun (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals. From there, stroll down the main street of Luang Prabang, stopping at some of the many temples that line its sides, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoum, Wat Sop and Wat Sene. Continue to the National Museum (Royal Palace), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos. (Closed on Tuesdays). Afterwards, visit Wat Mai. Visit Mount Phousi-Climb the hillside stairs to the small temples atop Phou Si, the 100m high hill which sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river. Overnight stay at Luang Prabang.

Day 5 – Luang Prabang

Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves.Travel down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. On the return journey, stop at Ban Xang Hai Village, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky. Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang KhongVisit Ban Xang Khong, a village near Luang Prabang well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk, as well as production of the local sa (mulberry) paper. Overnight stay at Luang Prabang.

Day 6: Depart Luang Prabang

Today is the last day of our tour. Your guide will drive you to Airport where you are expecting your flight back home. Six beautiful and richly-filled days came to an end. We wish you a safe journey and we hope that you will always gladly remember Laos and have great memories of these days spent with us.