Day1. Arrival - Luang Prabang

On arrival in Luang Prabang transfer to hotel. In the afternoon after a brief orientation tour of the spiritual capital of Laos before climbing the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. Stop at the evening hilltribe market. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day2, Luang Prabang  (B)

After breakfast, visit beautiful Wat Xieng Thong showing its best face in the morning sun, before heading to the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum and Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-reliefs. In the afternoon, continue the exploration of town with stops at Wat That, Wat Visun and Wat Aham. Cross the Mekong for a walk on the opposite riverside and climb to Wat Chompet and a different view of the city for sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3  Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave (B)

Breakfast at hotel, take an excursion (a few hours) to visit Pak Ou cave. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Visit Ban Xanghai, the well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky to be distilled and tasted. Lunch at local restaurant by Mekong river. Return to Luang Prabang boat and continue by car to visit Ban Xangkhong, the well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.  Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4 ,Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfalls (B)

Breakfast, this morning you may want to rise 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. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene and the weaving village of Ban Phanom. Time permitting you may also wish to drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5, Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

After breakfast, visit a weaving village where traditional Lao textiles are woven and where Sa paper is made. Stop at Wat Pa Phon Pao, a forest retreat. Return to town and transfer to the airport for departure flight.