After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple WatSene and the magnificent WatXiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. En route, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced. Once back in LuangPrabang city we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. We also have time to visit Ban Xangkhong, Ban Xienglek, small villages well known for silk weavings and for Saa (jute) Papermaking 
We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River.  
Overnight in LuangPrabang 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. First we visit the Phousi 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 crafts. After breakfast, with a visit to the former Royal Palace and Houses (Museum), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. we also visit the impressive stupa of WatVisoun following lunch.
 
Afternoon you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village.  This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at WatthabathTai. Over night in LuangPrabang.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Vientiane.  Up on arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Then we have a city tour, first visit the oldest WatSisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of WatPrakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We transfer out to see the Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and to reveal his ideas about the universe. A spectacular view of over the Mekong River, dinner with traditional dance show. 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meal included: Breakfast
Trip ends.