Day 02: Vientiane - Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars)
After breakfast, if time permits, visit to the bustling morning market which is the biggest shopping center in Vientiane. Transfer to Wattay airport for departure Xieng Khouang, situated on high plateau of grasses and scrubby trees, this area is doted with more than hundred large stone. Legend has it that these stone jars were cups used by a race of Kha giants to drink alcohol. Apart from the site of the "Plain of Jars" Xieng Khouang province was one of the most heavily bombed areas of Laos in the American air-war which began in 1964 and lasted for nine years. On arrival take a brief city tour around the town before check- in. Overnight in Xieng Khouang.

Day 03: Xieng Khouang - Plain of Jars
This morning drive (10 km) to Phonesavan, Xieng Khouang Province in northeastern Laos, to visit Plain of Jars which dates back at least 2000 years ago. Continue to visit plain of jar (Site2) 'Hai Hin Phu Salato'. En-route visits the Hmong village of Ban Na Sala where you can learn about their housing, living and working condition which is completely different from others. In the afternoon drive to Maung Khoung, the old capital of Xiengkhoung which was heavily damaged during the war, there you can see some former French settlement and hospital as well as the damage famous temple of Wat Phia Wat. Overnight in Xieng Khoung.

Day 04: Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars) - Luang Prabang
After breakfast take a long trip by road 8 and which will last 9 hours till you arrive. Enjoy a most scenic drive to this remote area. Tucked away in a long narrow valley, the steep road winds through a brilliant evergreen pine-forest passing see the scenic view to Luang Prabang which is the ancient first capital of Lane Xang Kingdom and a World Cultural Heritage city. Late afternoon arrive in Luang and check-in at hotel.

Day 05: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave
After breakfast visit Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which more than any temple in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luan Prabang's architecture. Enjoy a boat ride (a few hours) upstream on the Mekong River. Watch slender canoes bobbing by the shore, floating poles marking the location of nets and fish traps, children playing on the sand beach, women washing laundry or taking showers. Visit Pak Ou cave situated in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mount of Mekong and Ou rivers. Two large caves are home for one thousand Buddhas which are allegedly more than 300 years old. It is believed by the locals that many good-natured spirits reside in these caves. Climb some more steps up to visit a small royal cave Wat nearby you will see Lao typical villages a screen of foliage, slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats that mark the location of nets and fish traps. Stop at Ban Muang kao, well-known for the famous Lao welcome cocktail 'lao-khao'. Watch the rice alcohol-processing plant and learn the step-by-step traditional process. Arrive back to Luang Prabang in late afternoon continue by road to the villages of Ban Xang Khong, a well known villages for their jute paper production, silk weaving and natural dying. Learn the step-by-step processing techniques used to manufacture these products which have been used since ancient times. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 06: Luang Prabang - Kuangsi Waterfall
After breakfast drive to Kuangsi Waterfall (30 km) south of Lauparaban which is not very high but its spectacular and green surrounding makes it a preserve National Park. En- route visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of the hill tribe called "Hmong". They are the best known minority group in Laos. Conitue to visit Ban Tha Pane village and see the minority of Khmu tribe. Relax at the shady park near by Kuangsi water fall. Return to Laung Prabang. You will have enough time to walk up the 329 steps of Mt. Phousy to enjoy the view of the over the Mekong. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 07: Luang Prabang - Departure
After breakfast visit the exquisite Royal Palace Museum.Built in 1904, during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. Architecturally it combines a blend of traditional Lao motifs and the French Beaux-Art styles. This museum houses a wonderful collection of objects of art, costumes from the Royal Theater, jewelry and other interesting treasures belonging to former kings. The rest of the day if free. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to your next destination.

Service:

• Baggage handling and porter
• Private air-conditioned transport + boat
• Transfers & tours with English speaking guide
• Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
• Refreshing tower and drinking water on tours
• Accommodation in twin or double-sharing room
• Meals: Daily breakfast
• Service charge & government tax
• Boat trip from Luang Prabang to Houeixay for VTE to Thai border

Not included:

• Visa fee
• Travel insurance against any personal injury of illness and damage of the property incurred during the course of this trip
• Domestic air ticket VTE- PHONSAVAN US$ 87,--p.p./subject to change without prior notice
• International air tickets to/from Laos
• Departure tax
• Personal expenses such as: drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips, etc.
• International and domestic air fare for Italian & Russian speaking guides live in BKK
• Xmas/New Year/Chinese New Year possible supplements