From the border to the ancient capital - 5 Days - LOB01

Pick up at Dien Bien Phu border in the morning, drive to Muang Khua 70 Km.  Arrive in Muangkhua a small trading town then we continues by boat cruise to Muong Ngoi 4-5 hours.  Muong Ngoi is one hour north of Nong Khiaw. The village is small with narrow footpaths lined with coconut palms and a common site is fisher folk mending their nets creating a SouthSea ambience.  A true Lao style of life is abundant here and time seems to stand still. We stop for lunch served with local food along the river bank. Overnight in Muang Ngoi.

Arrive at Dien Bien Phu’s border post in the morning and drive 70 km to Muang Khua.  Arrive in MuangKhua, a small trading town before continuing by boat for 4 to 5 hours to MuongNgoi.  MuongNgoi is situated one hour north of NongKhiaw. The village is small with narrow footpaths lined with coconut palms.A common sight here isfishermen mending their nets.  Time seems to stand still in this region and the lifestyle is centuries old. You stop a local lunch along the river bank. Overnight in MuangNgoi.

Breakfast at the hotel before boarding a traditional riverboat to head downstream on Nam Ou River towards LuangPrabang past a stunning karst landscape. Picnic lunch on board. Arrive at Pak Ou , where Nam Ou River meets the mighty Mekong. Visit the sacred Pak Ou caves housing thousands of Buddha statues. Continue towards Luang Prabang where you will arrive before sunset. Upon arrival at the pier meet your guide who will take you to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel. Start your tour of the city at Wat Vixoune influenced by Tai-Lu architecture then make your way to That Makmo, the watermelon shapedstupa. Wat Aham is next, then Wat Sipphoutthabat with its fine carved doors and view over the Nam Khan River. Walk through small lanes to Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful templeof LuangPrabang dating back to the 16th century. The roofs of the main chapel sweep low to the ground and coloredglass panels adorn the walls of the chapels. Lunch at a local restaurant.In the afternoon the tour continues at the National Museum, which was once the king’s palace and Wat Mai with its five-tiered roof and exquisitely carved veranda. In the heart of the city, climb Mount Phousi for a panoramic view over the city and its mountainous backdrop.  Overnight at hotel in LuangPrabang

After breakfast, drive 30 km south to visit Kuang Si Waterfall, which, though not very high, is spectacular and exceptionally beautiful surrounded by a lush, green national parl. You stop en route to visit TaladPhosymarket where fresh produce is on offer and Ban Na Oune, a small village inhabited by the Hmong hill tribe, probably the best-known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuang Si waterfall, you will stop at Ban Tha Pane village home to the Khmu minority group. Picnic lunch will be served at a shady park near Kuang Si waterfall. There is plenty of time to relax and swim in the cool water before the return trip to Luang Prabang. Overnight at the hotel in LuangPrabang

After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for your departure flight. Afresiatica Travel’s services end here.