4 Days Vientiane Luang Prabang Tour: Two Laos’ Capitals Overview

BRIEF:

Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

Day 2: Vientiane – City tour – Luang Prabang by train

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure 

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane Laos – City tour – Luang Prabang by train (B)

After breakfast we will visit the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.

On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we will stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

We then board speed train to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City Luang Prabang. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.    

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B)

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos.

Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered). 

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the National Museum at the former Royal Palace 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.

Continue to the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture.

We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.  Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We come back city in the afternoon, stop to visit Ban Xang Khong, famous for Saa paper making.

This evening is free on your own to stroll around the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of textiles made by the local and the hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang 

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Rooms available until 12h00. Free at leisure until transfer back to Luang Prabang airport for departure flight.

End of your 4 days Vientiane Luang Prabang tour.

Vientiane Luang Prabang Tour Price:

Surcharge for peak season:

+ Le Bel Air Resort: From 01 – 05 Jan. 2025: + USD 30/room/night
+ Eastin Hotel: From 01 – 05 Jan 2025: + USD 20/room/night
+ Pullman Hotel: From 24 Dec. 24 –2 Jan. 25; 29 Jan – 16 Feb 25: + USD 20/room/night

Surcharge for peak season:

+ Le Bel Air Resort: From 21 – 31 Dec. 2025: + USD 30/room/night
+ Eastin Hotel: From 23 – 31 Dec. 2025: + USD 20/room/night
+ Pullman Hotel: From 24 – 31 Dec. 2025: + USD 20/room/night

Compulsory Gala Dinner:
+ Pullman Hotel: USD 80/pax for 31 Dec 2024

1, Supplement for airticket: N/A

2, Supplement for lunch: USD 12/ pax/ meal

3, Supplement for dinner: USD 12/ pax/ meal

ACCOMMODATION 

STANDARD HOTEL 
VIENTIANE = Sabaidee @ Lao (Superior)
LUANG PRABANG = Villa Chitdara (Standard)

SUPERIOR HOTEL 
VIENTIANE = Eastin Hotel (Superior Balcony City View)
LUANG PRABANG = Le Bel Air Resort (Garnier)

DELUXE HOTEL 
VIENTIANE = Crowne Plaza (Standard)
LUANG PRABANG = Pullman Hotel (Deluxe)

Inclusive & Exclusive of 4 days Vientiane Luang Prabang tour prices:

INCLUSIONS:

✅ Private transportation in private air-conditioned

✅ Accommodation in twin shared

✅ English Speaking Guide

✅ Admission fee to indicated sights

✅ Boat trip as stated above sight

✅ Meals: daily breakfast at hotel

✅ Alms giving

✅ Speed train Vientiane – Luang Prabang (one way)

✅ Government tax and service charge

✅ Luggage handling

✅ 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour

✅ 2 cold tower per day during the tour

EXCLUSIONS:

❌ Travel insurance (compulsory)

❌ Domestic airfare and airport tax in Laos

❌ International airfare and airport tax to & from Laos

❌ No early check in or late check out (except as indicated)

❌ Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

❌ Single room (quoted separately)

❌ Visa stamping fee to Laos, if any

❌ Optional excursions and entrance fees and permits during free time

❌ Additional transportation required due to any emergency situation

❌ Tipping/ Gratuities

❌ Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills, shopping…

❌ Excess luggage charges

❌ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

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