







From Vientiane to Xiengkhuang
Duration: 13 days
Place: Vientiane - Luang Namtha - Muang La - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang - Xiengkhuang
Meals: 11 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Highlights
13-Day Tour in Laos: Perfect for nature lovers, featuring a trek through the wild eastern region, followed by an exploration of the North and its cultural treasures.
- Vientiane: A small, green capital with shady streets, featuring a peaceful colonial quarter with beautiful buildings. The large Khua Din market is an authentic meeting place for artisans and farmers, along with many jewelry and weaving workshops.
- Oudomxay: This mountainous province in northwestern Laos borders China and is home to many small villages inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Lue, Hmong, and Black Thai.
- Muang La: Located in northern Laos, Muang La is home to ethnic groups like the Lue, Thai, Hmong, and Akha who live in small mountain hamlets. This area offers stunning wild nature ideal for trekking, with terraced rice fields and plantations.
- Nong Khiaw: Nong Khiaw features an extraordinary beauty with its dramatic riverside landscapes, dense jungle, towering karst mountains, and steep cliffs.
- Luang Prabang: A UNESCO World Heritage site, Luang Prabang is a charming and tranquil city. As the former religious capital of Laos, it is home to dozens of elegant temples and exudes a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere.
Itinerary
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Your adventure in Laos has started:
Upon arrival at Vientiane's International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
Our notes : The check – in is at 14h00. If you arrive early in the morning, we suggest you make a special reservation to guarantee the availability of your room upon arrival. Please contact us for the price.
Overnight at hotel
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Our day is spent visiting the capital city's main attractions such as temples and monuments:
- Vat Sisaket,
- Phraken Ho,
- Patouxay,
- The large golden stupa of That Luang,
- The temple Wat Si Muang,.
- Relax in the Wat Sokpaluang, enjoying a wonderful steam bath and massage.
- Enjoy some free time to stroll and investigate some of Vientiane’s markets, including the covered market, known as the “Morning Market” with lots of local crafts, jewelry, gold and silver on display.
Overnight at hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Vientiane – FLIGHT – LUANG NAMTHA – MUANG SING
Transfer by private car with driver to the airport of Vientiane for your flight to Luang Namtha.
You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Depart by road to Muang Sing, a journey of approximately 1h30min.
The ethnic people in the district are mainly Thai Dam, Thai Lu, H’mong Yao – Mien, Akha, Shan, and Yunnanese.
Overnight at hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Muang Sing – Nam Keo Noi Waterfall – Ban Lao Khao – Massage
Akha Ecolodge – A program designed to protect the traditional Akha culture and provide them with supplementary income.
Enjoy a 3 – hour trek through primary and secondary forests, passing through old Akha villages nestled among pine woodlands.
Along the way, observe the local flora and fauna, including medicinal plants, and learn about their uses in traditional practices.
End your day with a Zen moment: relax and unwind with a soothing Laotian massage.
Overnight at Akha Ecolodge
Meal: Breakfast -
Ban Lao Khao – Ban Phou Yae – Ban Houeinagang – Ban Eu La – Ban Tamee – Massage
Morning trek to Ban Phou Yae through a beautiful stretch of secondary forest.
Continue your trek to Ban Houei Neng, where you’ll witness traditional cotton spinning and rice threshing techniques still used by local villagers.
The journey then takes you to Ban Eu, with opportunities to observe rice planting or harvesting, depending on the season.
At Ban Tamee, your guide will introduce you to traditional musical instruments, share local legends, and explain the customs and cultural practices of the village.
End the day with a Zen moment: enjoy a relaxing Laotian massage to soothe body and mind.
Overnight at Akha Ecolodge
Meal: Breakfast -
Ban Tamee – Ban Nam Hoo – Ban Phiyer – Muang Sing
Morning immersion in village life to experience the rhythms and daily activities of the local population.
Begin your trek to Ban Nam Hou through lush forest trails. Along the way, enjoy magnificent panoramic views over Muang Sing.
Discover local handicrafts and traditional know – how passed down through generations.
Return to Muang Sing by local truck transport.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Muang Sing – OUDOMXAY – Muang La
Spend some time at the local market, discovering all the herbs and spices that perfume and flavor the Laotian kitchen.
Enjoy a city tour and visit a village of weavers close by.
Then, take the road to Oudomxay. The region is populated by ethnic groups, and our journey takes you past their homes along the way.
Pass through the villages of Ban Na Teui, Namor and Ban Tawan, populated by the Hui Lao, Mien Yao, Lanten and H’mong,
Arrive in Muang La for an overnight stay.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
In Muang La, discover the temple of the Sacred Buddha, a place of pilgrimage.
Visit Muang Khua, located halfway between China and Vietnam, on the banks of the Nam Ou River.
Head down the river by boat to return to Muang Ngoy. During the cruise, we pass through splendid scenery of karst landscapes and unspoilt nature.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
1.5 hours downstream to Luang Prabang, disembark to visit two sacred caves of Pak Ou, Tham Ting Cave and Tham Phoum Cave.
Observe some elephants bathing in the water close to the banks, or some locals trying their luck and panning for gold.
On the journey back, stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai,
Overnight at hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:
- Experience unforgettable moments by attending the procession of barefoot monks,
- Visit some small morning markets,
- Visit a local food market
- Visit the temple of Wat Visoun,
- Explore the National Museum (formally the Royal Palace)
- Cross the Mekong River by boat to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village.
- Visit Vat Xieng Mene, and then follow village paths and rocky trails along the Mekong towards Vat Chom Phet.
- Climb the stairs to this unique temple,
Overnight at hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch -
Transfer to Ban Long Lao, a small Hmong ethnic village, where a 3 – hour trek to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall awaits.
If the hike is not feasible, the journey can be done by car.
- Depart for the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, approximately 30 km from Luang Prabang.
- On the way, visit minority villages such as H’mong village of Ban Thinkeo and Khmu village of Ban Thapaene.
- Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong,
- Return to Luang Prabang by private car.
Overnight at hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
We begin with a 6hr drive to the province of Xieng Khuang.
Along the way, stop to visit some ethnic villages, the Khmu and Hmong in traditional costumes.
Visit the “Plain of Jars” to discover massive sandstone jars weighing as much as 6 tonnes, scattered over a dozen separate sights.
Visit villages of ethnic H’mong and Thai Phuan Dam people
Overnight at hotel
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On the road east of Muang Khoune, stop at Baw Yai (Big Hot Springs) and Baw Noi (Small Hot Springs).
Explore the beauty of Vang Vieng, the number one outdoor spot of Laos with its caves and karst formations!
Free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport for your international departure flight.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All flights mentioned in program
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
BOOKING POLICY
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.
Of course, Hanoi Voyages offers tailor-made and custom tours, so all changes are possible before departure, even after confirmation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us so that we can offer you a suitable solution.
We prioritize having a local guide specialized by region: one for the north, one for the central area, and one for the south. However, we balance the itinerary to minimize the tour guide's presence so you can save costs and enjoy other services.
It’s best to make your reservation as early as possible to find attractive prices and availability of services.
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