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Vientiane and Central Laos Tour 8 Days 7 Nights

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Duration: 8 days
Start /End: Vientiane /Thakhek
Travel: 6 places
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
Group size: Min 2, Max 12

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Vientiane – Phou Khao Khuay – Paksan – Konglor – Ban Thalang – Thakhek
Departure: 2024
Category: Small Group Tours
Suitable: Culture, Nature
Suitable: Group Travel
Type: Private

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Why you’ll love this trip?

Have an exciting tour to discover the tranquil of Vientiane
Chilling time with your family in the holiest sites of That Luang
Enjoying the scenery and observing a simple way of life in Ban Kong Lor
Exploring Tham Nong Paseum Cave, the adventurous cavern and its dramatic stalactites

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The Vientiane & Central Laos Tour 8 Days 7 Nights will bring you an in-depth look at Vientiane and some central provinces in Laos. First of all, we will visit Vientiane, a tranquill and peaceful city. Next, we will have some specific activities. We would visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power. We would go to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes, which is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. We also have a quick stop at Wat Prabath Phonsane, known as “Temple of the footprint of Buddha”. Explore the famous Kong Lor Caves is a must try activity.

Be with us – ICA Travel Group who will care for you with its best knowledge, enthusiastic manner, and warm heart. Let’s experience the Vientiane & Central Laos Tour 8 Days 7 Nights with ICA Travel Group.

Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

Upon arrival at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, transfer toyour hotel in town(early check-in upon availability).

From its sleepy tuk-tuk drivers to its location on the right bank of thelumbering, lazy Mekong, this former French trading post is languid tosay the least.

Indeed, despite being the capital and largest city of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, there’s not a whole lot to do in Vientiane. But thatis also, quite honestly, its selling point.

There is no activity planned for today, so you can stroll around the townfor your own exploration.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane exploration – Buddha Park

In the morning, we will first visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous forits supernatural power.

After that drive to Buddha Park which takes around 45 minutes away. Also known as Xieng Khuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.

We then visit Lao Disable Women Development Center, which assistdisable women to cope with their disability and advocatefor theirrights. Spend time watching the video and learn about the effort to earntheir daily living. You can support them by buying some smallhandicrafts at the shop.

Start the afternoon with a visit to That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthathirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire.

Then, enjoy a panoramic view over the city as you climb the stairs to the top of Patuxai, Vientiane’s own “Arc de Triomphe”.

Continue down Lane Xang Avenue the sereneWat Sisaket, the only temple left intact after the Siamese (Thai) invasion in 1828.

Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art.End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as thesun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, orsample a snack from one of the many local food stalls.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 3: Tuk tuk Safari – Local farm experience

Our tuk tuk driver (also our guide) will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast, and take you to an organic rice, fish and vegetable farm onthe outskirts of Vientiane.

Run by a Lao non-government organization using traditional Lao farming methods, this is the perfect place to try your hand at rice farming. The friendly farmers will show you how to get your feet wet planting rice seedlings (during rainy season), or if it’s harvest season then cut andthresh your own rice for lunch!

Do a spot of fishing, collectfresh duck eggs, learn about organicfertilizer and how it is made, and harvest fresh seasonal organicvegetables and bamboo (if in season).

Once you’ve finished in the field, you’ll cook up a traditional Lao lunchwith the days’ produce. Learn how to cooksticky rice and make papayasalad and sit down to enjoy a picnic-style lunch and a well-earned rest.On the way back into town, we’ll take you to a local fresh food marketto check out the amazing diversity of Lao food. Stop for a while in themarket fora traditional Lao coffee or sample some delicious Lao sweets.Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 4: Vientiane – Phou Khao Khuay – Paksan

An early morning departure at 7:30am for the National Park at Phou Khao Khuay, the closest national protected area to Vientiane.

You arrive in the village of Ban Hatkhayat around 9:30 am where you will be joined by two local guides with your freshly made Lao picnic.

The easy trek begins at Pha Say with its stunning view across a 40m deep gorge and the dense jungle.

You follow narrow, shaded trails and discover the different types of forest in the park: semi-deciduous, tropical and bamboo–extraordinary, unspoilt habitats.

You have the chance to learn about the medicinal uses of the forestplants and also the other plant types that abound in the forest. You takeyour picnic lunch in a dry riverbed (depending on the season).

Your afternoon continues with a pleasant stroll to the waterfall at TadSay before making your return to the village. You may be lucky and seesome the colorful butterflies and birds that live in theforest.

After that, we will return to Ban Hatkhay and hop on the minivan totransfer directly to

Day 5: Pak San – Kong Lor Cave

After breakfast, we will transfer to Ban Konglor. Along the way, it is interesting to have a quick stop at Wat Prabath Phonsane (‘Temple ofthe footprint of Buddha’). You will then leave the highway and enter the Phou Hin Poun NPA(National Protected Area). The scenery will become much morespectacular, featuring limestone karsts, forests and rice paddies.From leaving the highway to reaching your destination will takeapproximately 2 hours.On arrival in the small town ofBan Kong Loryou will check in, freshen upand then head out to explore the famousKong Lor Caves.You will be given life jackets and head torches before a short walkaround to the main entrance of the cave.Upon entering the cave, you will board a long tail boat which will takeyou through the length of this spectacular cave along an undergroundsection of the Hin Boun River-a length of 7.5km before you see daylightagain!The river flows all year and reveals vast formations of stalactites andstalagmites, which you will explore partlyon foot whilst inside the cave.In places the cave is up to 90m wide and 100m high.The cave is still used by local villagers as an access route to the regionbeyond. It is far quicker than climbing over the mountains which thiscave cuts through!Once out on the other side you can stop for refreshments and walk tolocal villages, enjoying the scenery and observing a simple way of life(discuss with your guide how far you would like to walk).Return by boat, travelling ‘downstream’ through the cave, to Ban KongLor.Overnight in Ban Kong Lor

Day 6: Ban Konglor – Ban Thalang

For early risers we recommend a walk at around 06:30 to explore the villages as they wake up and prepare for the day.

After breakfast, start your exploration of Konglor Cave. You will be givenlife jackets and head torches before a short walk around to the mainentrance of the cave.

Upon entering the cave, you will board a long tail boat which will take you through the length of this spectacular cave along an underground section of the Hin Boun River-a length of 7.5km before you see daylight again!

Theriver flows all year and reveals vast formations of stalactites and stalagmites, which you will explore partly on foot whilst inside the cave.In places the cave is up to 90m wide and 100m high. The cave is stillused by local villagers as an access routeto the region beyond (it is farquicker than climbing over the mountains which this cave cutsthrough!).

Once out on the other side you can stop for refreshments and walk to local villages, enjoying the scenery and observing a simple way of life (discuss with your guide how far you would like to walk).

Return by boat, travelling ‘downstream’ through the cave, to Ban Konglor.

In the afternoon, we will take a short drive to the beautiful villageThaLang in Nakai District.

The rest of the afternoon is freefor your own exploration. You canchoose to stroll along the river to admire the sunset, or go fishing on thelake, which is created by the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Dam (extracharge).

For the overnight place, you have 2 options. For the ones who like partying, Sabaidee Guest house will be the solid choice. If not, Phousi Thalang will give you a quiet and peaceful atmosphere to enjoy your night.

Day 7: Ban Thalang – Thakhek

Wake up early, you will prepare for your own breakfast with the help of Sabaidee Guesthouse owner.

After that we depart for Thakhek, the capital town of Khammouane Province. Along the way, we will make a short stop to visit Nam Theun 2 Visitor Center, where we can have some information of this Hydro power project.

We then continue driving about 2 hours to the village of Ban Nakhang Xang, to meet the village guide, who leads the trek.

Trek through secondary forest, while the guide points out forest products that provide the local people with significant food resources. The trail passes through a cave that exits into a striking valley surrounded by towering cliffs and forest.

The picnic lunch will be served wherever you feel hungry, we recommend to have it at Tham Hip, which offers the great panoramic view over the area.

In the afternoon, continue the trail, following the shoreline of Nong Thao Lake, where trekkers can see local fishermen at work.

At Tham Nong Paseum Cave, the adventurous can swim into the 400-metre-long cavern and explore its dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.We then continue walking, and climb a bamboo stairway to the Buddha Cave, which was rediscovered in April 2004. The cave contains 229 bronze Buddhas that are said to be over 300 years old.

Late afternoon, we will drive to Thakhek to spend the night.