5-Day Luang Prabang and Vientiane Tour with Mekong Cruise

Explore the charming town of Luang Prabang, starting with a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, arguably the most stunning temple in the country, with its brilliant mosaics.

Continue to the Palace Museum, which houses an eclectic collection including statues, mosaic-covered walls, French mirrors, and a piece of moon rock given to "the people of Laos" by President Nixon.

Head to the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the city and the surrounding hills. The mountain is dotted with small shrines and monasteries, and it is a perfect spot for sunset, when the golden spires of the wats are beautifully illuminated.

Rise early to witness the monks in their morning meal procession.

Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Proceed on an excursion up the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak Ou, where some of the most famous Buddhist sculptures in Southeast Asia can be found.

Re-board your boat and travel downstream to a rice-wine-producing village on the banks of the Mekong.

Visit Ban Phanom, a tribal village well known for its traditional Lao weaving in cotton and silk. Time is allotted for you to purchase some of these beautiful and inexpensive hand-woven clothes.

Transfer to your hotel for the evening.

Embark on an excursion by road to Khouang Si Falls and the Akha hill tribe village beneath the falls.

A picnic lunch will be provided at the falls.

Return to Luang Prabang and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Fly from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, the country's capital.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy an orientation tour including the Victory Monument, Wat That Luang, the Central Market, Wat Sisaket, and Wat Prakeo National Museum.

Take a tour of the local markets in the morning.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.