This well packaged itinerary offers something of everything within a limited timeframe. Your journey commences with a river cruise on the Thai boarder as you make your to Luang Prabang - visiting local hill tribes and the popular Pak Ou Caves. You spend two nights in Luang Prabang and then take an excursion Vang Vieng – where we visit the Vang Xang archaeological site which dates back to the 8 – 11th century. Finally the tour takes you to Vientiane where you explore popular and historic landmarks.

A tourist trail is forming between the capital city of Vientiane, the small riverside village of Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Ngoy/Nong Khiaw, the Mekong, Pakbeng, Muang La and Huay Xai at the Thai border to the west. This loop can easily be covered by combination of road and river in a week, but 10-15 days is best to fully appreciate the lush countryside, magnificent temples, and friendly people.