Itinerary
Day 1:Bangkok
Hotel:
Deluxe:
HOLIDAY INN SILOM
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Arrival in BANGKOK, customs procedures, and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore Thailand's capital, a vibrant city that blends ancient temples with modern skyscrapers.
Day 2:Bangkok
Hotel:
Deluxe:
HOLIDAY INN SILOM
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
We will take an extensive tour of the city of BANGKOK. We will visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (entrance included), the Golden Mount (entrance included), from whose summit we will enjoy panoramic views of Bangkok, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (entrance included), home to one of the largest reclining Buddhas in the world. We will end our tour at the Grand Royal Palace (entrance included), the former residence of the Kings of THAILAND. Inside the palace, we will visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important in all of Thailand. Afterwards, we will cross the Chao Phraya River by ferry to the IconSiam Shopping Mall. Free time. Return to the hotel on your own.Note: To visit the Grand Palace, visitors must wear long pants or a long skirt, and a long-sleeved shirt or one with sleeves at least to the elbow.
Day 3:Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - KANCHANABURI
Hotel:
Standard:
COMSAED RIVER KWAI
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Departure toward the west of the country. We will stop to visit the Wat Tham Suea Temples, located at the top of a hill. We will ride up on a cogwheel train, and from the summit we'll enjoy beautiful panoramic views.We then continue to the War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum (entrance fees included), an emotional tribute to the prisoners of war who died during the construction of the Death Railway.Afterward, we will take a boat ride along the River Kwai, which will bring us to the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, an important historical landmark. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.We continue on to Hellfire Pass (entrance included), a deep rock cutting that reveals the harsh conditions endured by prisoners during the railway's construction.Arrival in KANCHANABURI and check-in at the hotel.
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Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
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WAT THAM SUEA TEMPLES
Wat Tham Suea, or Tiger Cave Temple, is a renowned Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi, famous for its giant golden Buddha statue atop a mountain and its network of caves. The climb offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
Day 4:KANCHANABURI - Ayuthaya - Phitsanulok(489 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
TOPLAND HOTEL
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Departure to the majestic historic city of AYUTTHAYA (admission included), the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam. There, we visit two of its most iconic temples: the impressive Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and the enigmatic Wat Mahathat, famous for the Buddha head entwined in the roots of a sacred tree. We then continue traveling north. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Arrival in PHITSANULOK in the late afternoon.
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
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Ayuthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Thailand, once the seat of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It features magnificent temple and pagoda ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Phitsanulok, Thailand
Phitsanulok is a historic city in northern Thailand, renowned for its sacred Buddha images and rich cultural heritage, serving as a gateway to Sukhothai Historical Park.
Day 5:Phitsanulok - Sukhotai - LAMPANG - Chiang Mai(366 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
THE EMPRESS PREMIER CHIANG MAI/DUSIT PRINCESS
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Early in the morning, for those who wish to participate, we will leave the hotel to make an offering to the monks and experience up close one of the most important rituals of Buddhist culture. Afterwards, we will depart for SUKHOTHAI to visit the Archaeological Site (entrance included), known for its incredible beauty and sophisticated temples. We will also visit Wat Si Chum Temple (entrance included), home to a massive Buddha statue. Lunch included en route at a local restaurant.We continue toward LAMPANG, where we will visit one of the most revered wooden temples in the country (entrance included). Finally, we arrive in vibrant CHIANG MAI, where we will take a brief panoramic city tour to see the main highlights before heading to the hotel. Overnight stay.
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Phitsanulok, Thailand
Phitsanulok is a historic city in northern Thailand, renowned for its sacred Buddha images and rich cultural heritage, serving as a gateway to Sukhothai Historical Park.
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Sukhotai, Thailand
Sukhotai, the ancient capital of Thailand's first kingdom, is known as the cradle of Thai civilization. It features magnificent temple ruins, Buddha statues, and royal palaces, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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LAMPANG, Thailand
Lampang is a peaceful ancient city in northern Thailand, famous for its horse-drawn carriages, teak architecture, and rich Lanna cultural heritage, known as the 'City of Carriages'.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Day 6:Chiang Mai
Hotel:
Deluxe:
THE EMPRESS PREMIER CHIANG MAI/DUSIT PRINCESS
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
We begin the day by visiting two unique mountain temples in CHIANG MAI: Wat Pha Lat (entrance included), hidden in the jungle, and the legendary Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (entrance included), one of the most sacred temples in northern THAILAND. Afterwards, we head north to visit Elephant Eco Valley (entrance included) and learn more about the lives of elephants. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Later, we will have the opportunity to visit a Karen ethnic community-an experience designed to promote respect, intercultural understanding, and support for local development. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 7:Chiang Mai - Chiang Saen - Chiang Rai(314 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
THE HERITAGE CHIANG RAI HOTEL AND CONVENTION
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Visit to the Tweechol Botanical Garden (entrance included), a large and well-maintained botanical garden featuring a rich variety of tropical plants and an orchid garden. A vehicle tour inside the park is included. We continue to the MAE KACHAN Hot Springs. Afterwards, we stop at the iconic White Temple (entrance included), decorated with mirrors and blending Buddhist symbolism with modern creativity. Lunch included at a local restaurant.We then head toward the Mekong River, where the "Golden Triangle" is located-the border between THAILAND, MYANMAR, and LAOS. We will learn about the culture and history of the area at the Opium Museum (entrance included). Arrival in CHIANG RAI in the late afternoon.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
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Chiang Saen, Thailand
Chiang Saen is a historic riverside town in Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand, situated on the Mekong River near the borders of Laos and Myanmar. It is known for its ancient temple ruins and as the gateway to the Golden Triangle.
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE
A famous historical and cultural region in northern Thailand where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet at the confluence of the Mekong River, known for its opium trade history and now a major tourist attraction.
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Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Day 8:Chiang Rai - HOUAYXAY - PAK BENG(258 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
LE GRAND PAKBENG RESORT
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Buffet menu; Dinner: Included - menu Laos:
Starter:
Fresh springrolls
Chicken satays
Corn soup served with bread basket
Main:
Sweet sour fish
Massaman moo pork curry
Stir fried vegetables
Served with rice
Dessert: seasonal fruit platter
Beverage: green tea or coffee
Early departure toward CHIANG KHONG (Thailand border control). A shuttle bus (included) will take us to HOUAYXAY (Laos border control). We then continue to the pier to begin a seven-hour journey on a traditional boat. Along the way, rural life unfolds on both banks, with hidden villages, lush jungles, and landscapes that seem frozen in time. Lunch included on board. Arrival in PAKBENG in the early afternoon. Accommodation and dinner included.Note: Please make sure you have the required documents at hand for entering Laos: passport, visa, and a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (required by authorities depending on your country of origin).Note: LAOS has less-developed infrastructure compared to its neighboring countries. The pier for boarding and disembarking on the Mekong is very simple. The boat used on the Mekong River is not luxurious; it is a very traditional vessel with basic services.
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Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
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HOUAYXAY, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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PAK BENG, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Day 9:PAK BENG - Luang prabang(212 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
MEUANGLUANG
Deluxe:
LE BEL AIR BOUTIQUE RESORT
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Set menu Laos:
Lao salad
Larb chicken or tofu is vegetarian
sticky rice
Exotic fruit and crepe with homemade sugar can syrup; Dinner: Excluded
We cross to the other side of the Mekong River by boat to visit an Elephant Sanctuary (admission included), where rescued elephants-formerly used in hard labor-are now cared for and allowed to live with greater dignity in a natural environment. We will take a gentle walk through the forest alongside them and watch them bathe in the Mekong. Lunch included in the park. Then we continue by road toward LUANG PRABANG. Arrival in the late afternoon.
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PAK BENG, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Luang prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Day 10:Luang prabang
Hotel:
Standard:
MEUANGLUANG
Deluxe:
LE BEL AIR BOUTIQUE RESORT
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Set Menu Laos:
Stuffed cucumber soup recipe
Fried fish with garlic
Olive paste and boiled vegetables
BBQ chicken
Stirfried bamboo shoot
Fruit, drinking water
sticky rice, steamed; Dinner: Excluded
City tour of the former royal capital. We will begin with the Royal Palace, now the National Museum (admission included). We continue to Wat Mai Temple (admission included), known for its five-tiered roof, and then to the Temple of the Golden City (admission included), the most important Buddhist monument in LAOS, featuring roofs that slope almost to the ground and dazzling mosaics. From there, we head to the pier for a boat ride along the Mekong River, observing local life. Lunch included on board. The journey concludes with a visit to the Pak Ou Caves, a sacred sanctuary that houses thousands of Buddha statues hidden within the rock. Return by road and stop at the village of BAN XANG KHONG, well known for its cotton and silk weaving. Accommodation
Day 11:Luang prabang
Hotel:
Standard:
MEUANGLUANG
Deluxe:
LE BEL AIR BOUTIQUE RESORT
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Set Menu Laos:
Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables
Fried spring roll
Chicken curry
sticky or steam rice
Seasonal fruit
1set for 1 person; Dinner: Included - Set Menu Laos:
Soup pork or chicken stuffed Cucumber
Minced pork or chicken salad with Local herbs Laab
Fried spring rolls or LPB sausage
steam fish or mushroom in Banana leave
Sticky or steam rice
Seasonal fruit
Early departure to attend the Tak Bat ceremony, where saffron-robed monks walk barefoot and in silence to receive food offerings. Traveling through lush green fields, we arrive at Living Land Farm, where we will discover the entire rice-farming process from start to finish.Nearby, at Laos Buffalo Dairy, we will have the chance to interact with the animals and sample handcrafted cheeses. Nature then takes center stage with a visit to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, where turquoise waters cascade over terraced pools surrounded by dense jungle.Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Return to LUANG PRABANG.At the end of the day, transfer to a local home to take part in the traditional Baci ceremony, where you will have the privilege of experiencing this sacred ritual. Dinner is included. Return to the hotel.
Day 12:Luang prabang - VANG VIENG(182 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
VANGUIENG BOUTIQUE
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Set Menu Laos:
Duck minced Salad Duck Laab
Fried Sweet and sour pork
Mixed Vegetable salad lao stile
Minced pork soup with Tofu
stick or steam rice
Seasonal fruits; Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to LUANG PRABANG train station to board the train (included) to VANG VIENG, a town surrounded by impressive karst formations and rice fields. Arrival and lunch included at a local restaurant.After lunch, we transfer to PHOXAY to begin an approximately 1.5-hour hike. The walk starts in the small Hmong village of BAN PHATHAO. Along the way, we cross lush green rice paddies until reaching the Elephant Cave Temple (entrance included). Return by road to Vang Vieng. Arrival at the hotel and free time.Note: During the rainy season, the walking portion will be replaced by a vehicle transfer from Ban Phathao village to the Elephant Cave.Transfer to a viewpoint to enjoy the sunset from an elevated terrace. One drink is included while you take in the sunset. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
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Luang prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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VANG VIENG, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Day 13:VANG VIENG - Vientiane(129 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
CITY INN
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included - Set Menu Laos:
Parboiled Vegetables and Tomatoes Jeow
Grilled Dried Beef or Pork
Stuffed Cucumber Soup
Steamed Mekhong Fish with Garlic and Lime Sauce
Beef Nyam
Steamed rice
Mixed Fruit in season; Dinner: Excluded
Departure to visit the Angel Cave (entrance included), home to impressive caverns, stalactites, and stalagmites. We then continue to VIENTIANE for a city tour.Our visit begins at That Luang Temple (entrance included), often visited by local pilgrims. We then pass by the Patuxay Monument, one of the city's main landmarks. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.In the afternoon, we continue to Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo (entrances included), home to an impressive collection of Lao and Khmer religious art. We conclude the day with a visit to COPE (entrance included), where we learn about the tragic legacy of LAOS as one of the most heavily bombed countries in the world during the Vietnam War.Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
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VANG VIENG, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Day 14:Vientiane - Siem Reap(667 km)
Hotel:
Deluxe:
HOTEL TARA ANGKOR/LOTUS BLANC RESORT SIEM REAP/SAKMUT BOUTIQUE
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to the airport to board a flight (included) to Siem Reap, located in the heart of Cambodia and the gateway to the majestic Angkor temples. After completing immigration and customs formalities, meet our assistant in the airport arrivals area. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. It is a popular resort town and a gateway to the Angkor region. Siem Reap today - being a popular tourist destination. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Day 15:Siem Reap
Hotel:
Deluxe:
HOTEL TARA ANGKOR/LOTUS BLANC RESORT SIEM REAP/SAKMUT BOUTIQUE
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Tras el desayuno, salida hacia los Templos de Angkor. En este lugar se encontraban las capitales del Imperio jemer durante su epoca de esplendor. Angkor es una antigua palabra del sanscrito para referirse a ciudad; las palabras thom y wat son del actual Idioma jemer para "grande" y "pagoda" respectivamente. Asi pues Angkor Thom se puede entender como la Gran Ciudad y Angkor Wat como la Ciudad del Templo. Dedicaremos la manana a descubrir la antigua ciudad amurallada de ANGKOR THOM, visitando el Templo de Bayon, el Templo Real de Baphuon, Ta Prohm, la Terraza de los Elefantes y la Terraza del Rey Leproso de siete metros de altura y dominada por la estatua del Rey Yama. Almuerzo incluido en restaurante local. Por la tarde, visita del famoso y magnifico templo de ANGKOR WAT, simbolo del Estado de Camboya y uno de los principales monumentos Khmer, probablemente consagrado al Rey Visnhu y al conocimiento astronomico. Todos estos templos han sido declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco y se trata del mayor y mejor complejo arqueologico de todo el sudeste asiatico. El dia concluye con la visita del Templo Pre Rup, conocido como el templo de la montana, cuyas piedras ofrecen lindos tonos ocres al final de la tarde.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. It is a popular resort town and a gateway to the Angkor region. Siem Reap today - being a popular tourist destination. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Day 16:Siem Reap
Hotel:
Deluxe:
HOTEL TARA ANGKOR/LOTUS BLANC RESORT SIEM REAP/SAKMUT BOUTIQUE
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Desayuno. A las 08:00, visita del lago Tonle Sap, la mayor reserva de agua dulce del sudeste asiatico. El nivel del agua tiene la particularidad de subir varios metros cada ano durante la epoca de lluvias, llegando a cuadruplicar el volumen original segun las crecidas del rio Mekong. Se dara un paseo en barco por el lago hasta el pueblo Chong Kneas para conocer de cerca la vida de los pueblos pescadores de esta zona.A las 14:00, salida a las afueras de Siem Reap para visitar el conjunto de los templos de Roluos. Este complejo fue la capital de la antigua civilizacion Hariharalaya que reino entre los siglos VIII y IX. Visita de los principales templos: Bakong, Preah Koh y Lolei. Esta noche, cena Khmer con espectaculo de danzas tradicionales Apsara en un Teatro Apsara. Recogida en el hotel alrededor de las 19:00 y traslado en coche hasta el restaurante.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. It is a popular resort town and a gateway to the Angkor region. Siem Reap today - being a popular tourist destination. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Day 17:Siem Reap
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Traslado ao aeroporto incluido. Fim dos servicos.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. It is a popular resort town and a gateway to the Angkor region. Siem Reap today - being a popular tourist destination. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish-speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
Includes departure transfer
City tour in: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Luang prabang, Vientiane
Excursion: Elephant Eco Valley and Karen ethnic village, Pak Ou Caves , Living Land Farm, Laos Buffalo Dairy and Kuang Si Waterfalls , Hmong village of Ban Phathao, Elephant Cave
Boat: Boat trip on the River Kwai, Boat trip on the Mekong River , Boat trip on the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves
Evening transfer: Sunset with drink included
Experiences: Offering to monks at sunrise (Tak Bat ceremony), Visit to Karen ethnic village , Mae Kachan Hot Spring , Rural life on a farm in rice fields and caring for buffaloes, Traditional Baci Ceremony , One-and-a-half-hour trek visiting rural villages and rice fields
Ticket admission: The Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), The Golden Mountain, The Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Pho), The Grand Royal Palace with Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Tham Suea Temple , War Cemetery, War Museum The Jeath, Hellfire Pass , Ayutthaya Historical Park (Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wat Mahathat Temples) , Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Si Chum Temple , Sacred Temple Wat Phra That Lampang Luang , Wat Pha Lat Temple, Doi Suthep Temple and Elephant Eco Valley , Tweechol Botanical Garden , Opium Museum , White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) , Shuttle bus Thailand-Laos border , Elephant Sanctuary , Royal Palace (National Museum), Wat Mai Temple, Temple of the Golden City (Wat Xieng Thong), Pak Ou Caves , Living Land Farm, Laos Buffalo Dairy and Kuang Si Waterfalls , Elephant Cave , Angel Cave (Tham Nang Faa) , Phat That Luang Temple, Wat Sisaket Temple, Wat Phra Keo Temple, and COPE Visitor Centre
Ferry: Chao Phraya River
Funicular: Cable car
High speed train: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
Flights included: Vientiane-Pakse
6 Lunch included in: PAK BENG, PAK BENG, Luang prabang, Luang prabang, VANG VIENG, Vientiane
2 dinner included in: PAK BENG, Luang prabang
Price Excludes
Optional items
Personal expenses