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Highlights of Laos: Luang Prabang and Vientiane in 5 Days
- Luang Prabang
- Vientiane
Set out on an enthralling Laos 5-day itinerary, starting from the enchanting city of Luang Prabang and concluding in the vibrant capital, Vientiane. This thoughtfully crafted itinerary provides a thorough exploration of the region's cultural and natural wonders. It's a well-structured Laos 5-day itinerary intended to enable you to discover the country's key landmarks, including the remarkable cultural and historical monuments found in both Luang Prabang and Vientiane.
- Explore Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Luang Prabang city tour with temples and local culture.
- Discover Pak Ou Caves along the Mekong River.
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls with turquoise pools.
Morning alms, a sacred Laotian tradition
Laotian culture woven into every view
Kuang Si Falls, a beautiful glistening waterfall southwest of Luang Prabang
Timeless traditions in the land of Laos
Golden stupas and cultural richness in Laos
- Luang Prabang
- Vientiane
Day 1 LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL – BACI CEREMONY
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Situated in northern Laos, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its outstanding cultural, historical, and architectural values, and its harmonious blend of the natural and built environment. After a restful break, take a stroll to soak in the atmosphere of this ancient city.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a private Baci ceremony with a local family. This traditional Lao ritual offers a profound cultural experience, giving you a deeper insight into the spirituality of the country. Following the ceremony, share a delightful dinner with the host family, marking a memorable start to your Lao cultural exploration.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2 LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR
After breakfast, embark on a walking tour through the city’s lesser-known lanes, immersing yourself in its authentic, traditional atmosphere. You will explore four different architectural styles categorized by UNESCO:
- Traditional Lao houses built from tropical hardwood or bamboo on stilts.
- Hybrid structures of wood and cement from the French colonial era.
- French colonial buildings similar to those in Vietnam and Cambodia.
- Old Chinese shop houses, blending commercial and residential purposes.
Later, visit key attractions in the city center, including the oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the exquisite Wat Xiengthong, showcasing classical Laotian architecture. Continue to Heuan Chan, a 19th-century mansion offering a glimpse into aristocratic Lao life, followed by a taste of authentic Lao coffee or tea.
Next, explore the Royal Palace Museum with its fascinating collection of artifacts, and visit the nearby Wat Mai, a richly decorated temple.
In the late afternoon, hike to the summit of Mount Phousi to explore its gilded stupa and enjoy panoramic views of the city and Mekong River at sunset.
The day ends with a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can browse handmade textiles crafted by local and hilltribe artisans.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3 LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES
Rise early to witness the sacred daily alms-giving tradition, where over 200 Buddhist monks collect food offerings from locals in the streets.
Afterward, visit the temporary morning market to observe daily life as vendors sell fresh produce, handmade crafts, and textiles.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, a 16th-century cave monastery filled with thousands of Buddha statues. On the way, stop at Ban Xang Hai, a village renowned for its traditional rice whisky distilling.
Return to Luang Prabang and visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos' many ethnic groups.
Drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, a Thai Lue village famous for its arts and crafts, and explore the nearby Ban Xienglek village, known for its traditional Saa paper-making.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4 LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALL – TRAIN TO VIENTIANE
After breakfast, travel to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall, the largest in the area, featuring three tiers and a 50-meter drop into beautiful azure pools. These pools are perfect for swimming, popular with both tourists and locals.
Optionally, visit the Bear Rescue Center, which houses animals rescued from poachers.
On the way back to town, stop at the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where local artisans craft high-quality fabrics using traditional methods.
In time, transfer to the station for a speed train to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 5 VIENTIANE CITY TOUR – BUDDHA PARK – DEPARTURE
Today, explore the remarkable cultural and historical sites of Vientiane:
- Pha That Luang: Laos' most important Buddhist monument and a symbol of the nation’s sovereignty.
- Haw Phra Kaew: A former royal temple, now a museum of sacred art.
- Vat Sisaket: The oldest temple in the city, known for its thousands of Buddha statues.
- Patuxai: A triumphal arch resembling the Arc de Triomphe, offering great city views.
- Buddha Park: A fascinating collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong River.
- After your tour, transfer to the airport for your departure.
This concludes your 5-day itinerary of Laos. Safe travels and thank you for choosing Kampá Tour!
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Angela's family - Ireland
March 11, 2025 - Hello,
It has already been two weeks since we left your beautiful country, but we continued traveling after that and just returned today. That's why I haven't written to you earlier.
I just filled out the review following the links you sent me.
We really enjoyed the trip you organized for us. It was very informative, interesting, pleasant, and comfortable for people of our age.
The drivers were great, especially the one who took us to Siem Reap. Heang is excellent, thoughtful, smiling, and speaks some English.
The guides are very knowledgeable and all of them were really interesting and attentive to our interests. We especially enjoyed Inthasone, the lady who made us appreciate Laos, and Mr. Nam with whom we discovered rural life. Two charming and humorous people! But they were all impeccable! I thank and congratulate them.
The hotels were always well-located and comfortable.
A big thank you for the flawless organization and follow-up of our trip! I wish y
Frederick's Family - USA
February 17, 2025 - FABULOUS EXPERIENCE WITH AND THANKS TO KAMPA TOUR!!! 1001 THANKS!!!
A perfect trip! A unique and authentic experience!
Custom-crafted, after taking into account our tastes, desires, wishes, and comparisons too... thanks to the expertise, competence, passion, and sensitivity of an extraordinary advisor – a former experienced guide – Nhung: we lived magnificent, personalized moments, which are unforgettable memories, avoiding all the clichés of mass tourism for direct and authentic contacts!!! What great advice in choosing each destination, activity, accommodation... No mistakes!!! Everything was perfect!!!
Thanks to the entire exceptional KAMPA TOUR team, full of talent and kindness in every detail of your trip: from management to administration, through guides who were all so competent and supportive (Lynh, Hang, Sam, ...), skilled drivers with remarkable expertise, particularly in mountainous or complicated sites (like Cuong ...): we shared a full, thrilli
Carles & his partner - Spain
January 04, 2025 - Good morning, Mrs. Thuy Do,
We finally found the time to write to you and share our travel experience.
A huge THANK YOU for this magnificent trip that was absolutely flawless!
Everything was perfect: from the hotels you selected for us to the drivers and guides (Thai, Dzung, and Anh), who were wonderful and accompanied us throughout. And, of course, the fabulous itinerary you organized for us, allowing us to discover incredible wonders, including the rice terraces in the north, the lantern-filled city of Hoi An in the center, as well as Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.
You and the guides and drivers who joined us contributed immensely to making our trip an unforgettable moment of happiness.
We returned home with great sadness at leaving your beautiful country, as well as the smiles and kindness of its people.
Thank you again for your professionalism, availability, kindness, warmth, the welcome at your agency, and your smiles.
We can’t wait to come back—and
Ethan's Family - Switzerland
December 30, 2024 - Dear Nhung,
A huge THANK YOU for organizing our trip, which was flawless. And yet, we gave you so much work!
First, in crafting the itinerary, custom-tailored to include our requested visits. You contacted me several times on WhatsApp, and in the end, the itinerary suited us perfectly and fit within the budget we had set. Thank you, Nhung, for your availability, attentiveness, and patience.
Then, unfortunately, we had to test your skills and professionalism when, one day before departure, my wife had a sinus infection requiring emergency surgery. We were initially supposed to travel as a group of three—my sister, my wife, and me. Given how well-prepared the trip was, I asked my sister to go ahead. Three days after the surgery, which went very well, I decided to join my sister and pick up the itinerary mid-trip (a week later) from Ha Long Bay. Nhung was amazing and remarkably efficient. She canceled my wife's arrangements and organized my transfer to the Ha
Françoise & Claude - France
December 12, 2024 - Dear NHUNG,
A huge THANK YOU for organizing our trip, which was flawless. How much work you must have had to do for us!
First, for creating a custom itinerary, taking into account our requests for visits. To do this, you contacted me several times on WhatsApp, and in the end, the tour was perfect and fit within our budget. Thank you, Nhung, for your availability, your listening, and your patience.
Then, unfortunately, we had to test, quite against our will, your competence and professionalism when, one day before departure, my husband developed a sinus infection requiring urgent surgery. We were leaving as three—my brother and us. We had prepared the trip so well that I asked my brother to go ahead. Three days later, after the surgery went very well, I decided to join my brother and take the tour from Halong Bay (one week later). Nhung was amazing and incredibly efficient. She canceled my husband’s personal bookings and took care of my transfer to the Halon
Eric and friends - Australia
November 25, 2024 - Hello Nhung,
What a wonderful surprise this palace in Sapa is once again.
We deeply appreciate the tranquility and relaxation of this sumptuous and luxurious establishment: it's a perfect retreat after the bustling days we’ve had since our arrival.
What magnificent discoveries we’ve had in the program you organized for us.
Incredible landscapes and settings, remarkable encounters, and extraordinary people everywhere in the local life. The guides were all different but so passionate and engaging (little Linh, so endearing, Hang, and Sam, so dedicated and professional). The drivers were experienced (especially Cuong in the North, who is our favorite: so kind and attentive… and an expert at navigating the mountain roads to keep us safe).
Leonardo and his wife - France
November 15, 2024 - Dear Nhung,
I finally find the time to write to you and share the impressions that our journey to Vietnam left on us.
Beyond the wonderful memories of the 23 days we spent in Vietnam, there is a particular aspect of this trip that I wish to share with you.
My wife and I have traveled fairly extensively. Not as much as we would have liked, but over the years, we have had the opportunity to visit several countries and have learned to organize our trips quite competently and independently. We have never participated in an organized tour and have always chosen our destinations, itineraries, and experiences based on our readings about the countries we visit and our personal tastes and interests. For Vietnam, our starting point was the same, and you may recall that to define our itinerary, we initially sent you a very precise and detailed travel plan.
Véronique Demonçay - Canada
October 20, 2024 - Good evening Mrs. Trang,
We have returned home and resumed work, though with a bit of nostalgia after discovering your beautiful country.
We had an excellent trip; everything was just as planned. Our guide Thien made the stay very enjoyable by scheduling visits during less crowded times. Always kind, cheerful, and speaking excellent English, he shared his knowledge and the great cultural richness of his country. He always gave us great advice. Thank you also to Mr. Long for his careful driving and kindness.
In Cambodia, Mr. Tra (short for his name) also adapted the visit itinerary to less crowded times. He added a temple visit and the visit to the Angkor Scent Workshop. We ended up visiting the floating village of Kampong Phuck, which was closer than the one originally planned, and there weren't too many people yet. This allowed us to visit a local market as well.
Just for your information, it’s necessary to complete the e-Arrival form for Cambodia in add
Pier-Luc Desbiens - Australia
October 7, 2024 - Hello,
We booked this tour at the last minute, and Kampá Tour didn’t disappoint with their prompt organization. Our guide, Thao, was fantastic—full of energy, humor, and knowledge. We spent a lot of time on boats, drifting along the rivers and canals. We loved cycling through the quiet palm groves and cruising through the narrow waterways by sampan in Mekong Delta.
A special thank you to the entire team at Kampá Tour. We spent 15 days in a wonderful country, with remarkable people, extraordinary landscapes, and a fascinating culture... Our return flight on Sunday was also perfect, and we have already been back at work since Monday... but with many images of Vietnam still in our heads and hearts 😊
Best regards,
Pier-Luc Desbiens
Brigitte and Jean - USA
September 22, 2024 - Dear Ms. Thanh LE,
We are already back in Toulouse, and we didn’t realize how quickly time flew by.
Our 18-day Vietnam tour (August-September 2024) was an unforgettable experience.
First of all, we would like to thank your agency, "Kampá Tour," and especially you, Ms. Thanh Le. This trip, organized by your agency, was remarkably well-prepared, with representatives always attentive to our needs. The selection of hotels and destinations was meticulously planned. During our stay, we had five guides who were always there for us, making us live magical moments. A special thanks to Nhi and Lam. We loved our experiences in Sapa, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the Imperial City, and many other places (the list is long).
Regarding safety, it was very reassuring, and we felt well taken care of before and during the trip. On the first day, we had the chance to meet you at your Hanoi office, where you handed us the documents for our tour. I highly recommend this customiz
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1. How long is the ideal stay in Laos?
The ideal length of stay in Laos varies depending on individual preferences. For those with limited time who want to see the main highlights, 3-6 days is reasonable. If you are a Laos enthusiast and wish to explore in depth and experience it in an authentic manner, 2 weeks (10-15 days) is ideal.
Additionally, combining a trip to Laos with neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand can influence the decision on how long to stay in Laos.
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