The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos. Scattered in the landscape of the Xieng Khouang plateau, Xieng Khouang, Lao PDR, are thousands of megalithic jars. These stone jars appear in clusters, ranging from a single or a few to several hundred jars at lower foothills surrounding the central plain and upland valleys
Means & Time | Destination | Activity | Meal | |
Day 1 | Vientiane | Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer to hotel. After a short break, visit some famous places in the city: The oldest Wat Sisaket, The Wat Prakeo, That Luang Stupa. Stay overnight at hotel in in Vientiane. | L | |
Day 2 | Vang Vieng | Drive to Vang Vieng. Enjoy a short tubing along Somg river. Overnight at hotel in Vang Vieng. | B,L | |
Day 3 | Xieng Khouang | Transfer to Xieng Khouang. Visit the Plain of Jar. Visit the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and some nearby villages. Overnight at hotel in Xieng Khouang. | B,L | |
Day 4 | Luang Prabang | Visit Central Market of Phonsavan. Then head to Luang Prabang. Visit some nice places on the way to Luang Prabang. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang. | B,L | |
Day 5 | Luang Prabang | After breakfast, visit National museum, Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai and visit Wat Xieng Thong. After lunch, transfer you to airport for your departure flight. | B,L |
Welcome to Vientiane. Upon arrival, meet your guide transfer to your hotel.
After a short break, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Stay overnight at hotel in in Vientiane.
Today We are driving ahead about 3hours and hlaf to Vang Vieng. Upona rrival, check in at yoru hotel. Enjoy a short tubing along Somg river about 2hours. You can see the stunning view of the town.
Stay overnight at hotel in Vang Vieng.
After breakfast, We drive to Xieng Khouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
We then drive out to visit the Plain 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 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.
Stay overnight at hotel in Xieng Khouang.
Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavan to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises.
Afternoon, we then heading out this small town to Luang Prabang about 270KM, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
Arrival in Luang Prabang. Checking into hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, visit National museum, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai and visit Wat Xieng Thong.
After lunch, transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
INCLUSION:
EXCLUSION:
Discover the most famous places in Laos with 8 day tour, including: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Xieng Khouang, Kuang Sii Waterfall, Plain of Jars, Pak Ou cave, Elephant Village, Mekong river and much more…
Discover the distinctive charm and beauty of Laos in this journey through the kingdom formerly known as Lang Xang, the Land of Million Elephants. Staying in some of Indochina’s most elegant hotels you will have the opportunity to taste the unique atmosphere in Luang Prabang as well as see enigmatic …
Northern Laos is an adventurer’s delight. Quiet roads, diverse terrain, and friendly locals present a side of Laos not often seen by travellers. This 5 day biking tour allows you to discover the hidden splendor of Northern Laos on two wheels. With full vehicle support, you can opt to rest …
The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape in Laos. Scattered in the landscape of the Xieng Khouang plateau, Xieng Khouang, Lao PDR, are thousands of megalithic jars. These stone jars appear in clusters, ranging from a single or a few to several hundred jars at lower foothills surrounding …
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of
The Luangsay Mekong cruise proposes here a one way journey over two days with one night accommodation at the LuangSay Lodge in Pakbeng. You can choose to travel down river from Chiang Khong / Houei Say (the Thai/Lao border) to Luang Prabang OR upriver from Luang Prabang to the Thai/Lao …
Pick you up at hotel or welcome you at airport in Luang Prabang Together with your local guide you will proceed to the “Elephant Village” about 15 km out Elephant riding, Elephant Tour in Luang Prabangof town and in the middle of a green, natural surrounding, settled on the banks
After breakfast we will pick you up at your hotel and visit main highlights of Luang Prabang. In the morning, we visit the vegetable market and the former King’s Palace in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang learning about today’s life and history
Southeast Asia is famous for many things, not least the array of different culinary experiences that are on offer. Tourists are already familiar with cuisines like Thai, Chinese and Malaysian, which are readily available across the globe, but the region has so much more to offer.