8D7N Vientiane-Xieng Khouang-Luang Prabang

8 Days 7 Nights Vientiane – Xieng Khouang – Luang Prabang (2 domestic flight)
Day 01 Kuala Lumpur – Vientiane (AK612 KUL/VTE 1510/1645) (No Meal)
Upon arrival at Wattay Int’l Airport, you will be met and greet by local guide (English Speaking) and transfer to hotel for check-in. Free at own leisure. Hotel: Lao Orchid Hotel (3*)
Day 02 Vientiane – Xieng Khouang (By Air) (QV401 VTE-XKH 1300/1330) (B/D)
After breakfast in hotel, morning free at own leisure till you transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Xieng Khouang. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby village, home to the Hmong Hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and colorful history. Set dinner will be served at local restaurant. Overnight in Phonsavanh. Hotel : Vansana Plains of Jars Hotel (2.5*) Note: QV- Lao Airlines
Day 03 Xieng Khouang – Luang Prabang (By Road) (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel, early morning we visit the Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch the different hill tribe people barter and exchange merchandises. We then head out towards Luang Prabang. En route we stop off to see the Buddha images in Thampra, a site more than 200 years old, and various Hmong and hill tribe minority villages along the way. After a photo stop, we continue driving uphill, enjoying the splendid natural scenery of the mountains, the forest & landscape. The journey will take us over mountainous regions until we approach Luang Prabang, one of the most beautiful traditional towns in Asia. We proceed to Phousi Hill with 328 steps leads to the summit that offers a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding rivers and cityscape. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Hotel : Villa Senesouk (Deluxe Twin Room at Extended Building) (2*)
Day 04 Luang Prabang - PAK OU CAVE (Boat Trip) –Luang Prabang (L/D)
Morning boat cruise along the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, where you will discover gold-lacquered Buddha statues of all shapes and sizes nestled deep in the limestone caverns. Embark on a cultural tour of Luang Prabang in the afternoon, in which you will visit the Royal Palace, now National Museum, before exploring the gilded temples such as Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple, a museum for religious artifacts; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple. Continue Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Hotel : Villa Senesouk (Deluxe Twin Room at Extended Building) (2*)
Day 05 Luang Prabang – Free Day (No Meal)
Today is free day for you to explore on yourself the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today known as the World Heritage City. Hotel : Villa Senesouk (Deluxe Twin Room at Extended Building) (2*)
Day 06 Luang Prabang – Vientiane (By Air) (QV110 LPQ-VTE 1040/1120) (L/D)
Morning you will transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will be met by local tour guide and transfer to local restaurant for set lunch. After lunch, discover the quiet charm of this Lao capital city at Wat Sisaket with the hundreds of Buddha statues nestled in the temple walls and Vat Ho Phra Keo, the temple that once housed the sacred "Emerald Buddha". Then ascend the steps up to Patuxai, Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe for a spectacular view over a city that has almost no high-rise buildings before heading to That Luang, the cultural icon of Vientiane. Set Dinner will served at local restaurant. Hotel: Lao Orchid Hotel (3*)
Day 07 Vientiane – Free Day (B) Hotel: Lao Orchid Hotel (3*)
After breakfast in hotel, today is free day for you to explore this charming city on yourself.
Day 08 Vientiane – Kuala Lumpur (B) (AK613 VTE/KUL 1710/2045)
After breakfast, free at own leisure till you will transfer to Wattay Int’l Airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur.