After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market, and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong before board a short afternoon flight to Xieng Khouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the “Plan 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 Khun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. O/N in Phonesavanh.(B)

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave - Luang Prabang

Today, we enjoy a short guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sen  and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as  an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with  thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of  Ban Xang Hai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. O/N in Luang Prabang. (B)

The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. O/N in Vientiane. (B)

An early morning transfer to airport for flight to Pakse. On arrival, we embark on a long tail boat to Champasak , then travel by roads to the ruins of Wat Phu which is well known as  the most important Hindu  sanctuary of the Khmer Empire between 9th –13th century. Here is also a chance to visit some nearby Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines. O/N in Khong Island.(B)

Today, we enjoy a cruise venturing into the widest reach of the Mekong River from  where thousands of  islets jut out in dry season, giving this area a lovely name” Siphandon ”.  A long the way, we stop at the Liphi waterfalls and the fisherman village of Ban Khone. On return, we take a short drive to the Lao-Cambodia border at Weukham and the sight of Khone Phapheng, which boats Southeast Asia’s biggest water falls. O/N in Khong Island.( B)

Upon leaving Khong Island, we continue our journey towards Tadlo. The road conditions are very poor, but the deep contrast of lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil is incredible all along the way. En route, there are some opportunities to explore a part of Boloven plateau and visit some hill villages of the Katu, Alak and Nge ethnic minority people. O/N in Pakse. (B)

There is a free time for your own exploration of Pakse Town before we board a flight to Vientiane.  After checking into hotel, we transfer out to see the Buddha Park, a blend of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk on a parkland located by the Mekong River and the impressive Friendship Bridge. A view of the spectacular sunset over the Mekong River is perfect way to finish the day. O/N at Vientiane. (B)

There is free time for your relaxation until transfer to Wattay Airport or Friend ship Bridge for departure. (B)