Day 1:  ARRIVAL INVIENTIANE (by A/C car)

Arrival at the Wattay Airport. Welcome to Vientiane - the Capital of Laos - the only land - locked country in Southeast Asia 'land of a million elephants' and one of the last places to see old Indochina. Laos' isolation from foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of southeast Asia. Sits on a bend in the Mekong River amid fertile alluvial plains. Despite its chequered past, Vientiane is a laid-back city with a number of interesting Wats and lively markets. Transfer to hotel for check-in and free at leisure for your own activities. Please note that standard check in time is 14.00, check out at 12.00. Early check in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel would probably guarantee early check in or late checkout as an extra surcharge on depend to the rooming’s status at that time. Evening, you will enjoy dinner at local restaurant with Lao Traditional dance. Overnight in Vientiane. (D)

Day 2:  VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG (by A/C car, plane)

After breakfast, you will visit the Vientiane Capital. Morning visit the National Revolution Museum and Kisone Phomvihanh Museum of which where varied antique items and legend of Laos 's history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period. The tour is followed-up to the oldest temples such as : 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. 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. If enough time, proceeding 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. Return to hotel for check out then lunch at local restaurant. After that, transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang by QV103 at 16.30-17.10. Luang Prabang - the ancient capital of the Lao Kingdom, list by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1995. Welcome and transfer to hotel. Luang Prabang today is a small, peaceful town with a remarkably well-preserved combination of Lao and colonial French architecture, which led to UNESCO World Heritage in 1995. Though virtually nothing of the magnificent 14th century capital of Fa Ngoum has survived the ravages of time and numerous invasions, the city is still a veritable treasure trove of beautiful temples, and historical monuments of the kingdoms that rose and fell in the centuries that followed. Transfer to hotel for check-in and time of rest. On early evening, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B, L, D)

Day 3:  LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES (by A/C car, boat)

This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. After breakfast at hotel, 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 Luang Prabang and followed-up is a visit to 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; Wat Mai - largest temple in Luang Prabang with a gorgeous atmosphere, playing the role of a temple for the royal family until 1875. Then, enjoy shopping at the central market and strolling around the shopping area, take your time to enjoy a busy market day,  communicating with the local sales and all sorts of their products. It’s quite a sight to see, to give somewhat a picture of Lao social living. Finally, you climb up to the top of the 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 and free at leisure at night. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B, L, D)

Day 4:  LUANG PRABANG -XIENG KHUANG (by A/C car 260km)

After breakfast, depart (private transfer with tour guide) to Xieng Khuang - the province is best-known for having been heavily bombed during Indochina War, apart from the famous historic Plain of Jars. On the way you will have a chance to have an overview of the local life style along the mountainous road through the tropical rain forest. Stop-over for visit to minority at Salaphoukhoun and Tham Pha. Arrival in Xieng Khuang, transfer to hotel for check - in and take your time to free at leisure for your own activities. Overnight in Xieng Khuang. (B, L, D)

Day 5:  XIENG KHUANG -VANG VIENG (by A/C car 248km)

Breakfast then we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars 1, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history.  We then transfer to Vang Vieng. Along the way, photo-stops can be made for beautiful scenery with mountain range and also to see rural life of various ethnic groups at small villages. Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest. Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B, L, D)

Day 6:  VANG VIENG - VIENTIANE (by A/C car 162km)

After breakfast, drive back to Vientiane (private transfer with tour guide). Transfer to hotel for check-in and a moment of rest. Afternoon 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. Before back to your hotel, you also Ban Nong BouaThong - a famous weaving village in Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane. (B, L, D)

Day 7:  VIENTIANE AIRPORT-FLY BACK HOME (by car A/C)

After breakfast, free at leisure for your own activities until check-out. Transfer to Wattay airport a flight back home. Have a safe trip come home! It’s timely, you have to say Good-Bye Laos. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Laos and may be Indochina countries on further, be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to Indochina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, and then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a colourful Sub region of Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR! GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN! (B)