15 days discovering natural and archaeological sites
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay - Vientiane ?
The map of your stay "15 days discovering natural and archaeological sites"
Detail of the stay : 15 days discovering natural and archaeological sites
How to get there - Vientiane
Vientiane
Luang Prabang
Steps: Luang Prabang
Departure to Luang Prabang by plane or bus. This last option gives the opportunity to discover 3 Khmer sanctuaries located between Vientiane and Luang Prabang: Dan Souk, Vang Sang and Dane Pha (Buddha sculptures carved in stone). In Luang Prabang, visit of the Royal Palace (national museum), the Vat Xieng Thong, one of the most beautiful temples of the country with its frescoes and mosaics, then walk along the Mekong river or on the Mekong (by pirogue) to admire the sunset (magnificent viewpoint!). Dinner by the water.
Places of interest : VAT XIENG THONG
Surroundings of Luang Prabang
Escapade in the surroundings: visit the caves of Pak Ou by boat and the surrounding villages. The day continues to the Khuang Si waterfalls (agencies in the city center organize this excursion). Return at the end of the afternoon.
Houay Xay
Steps: Houay Xay
Departure for Houay Xay by boat, cruise on the Mekong (2 days with Luang Say Mekong Cruises): admire the scenery, white sand beaches, mountains and verdant forests. Stopover and overnight in Pak Beng, at Luang Say Lodge (or Pak Beng Lodge).
Places of interest : MEKONG CRUISES
Houay Xay
Steps: Houay Xay
The cruise continues, stopping in Hmong villages along the river; an opportunity to rub shoulders with the minorities and understand their lifestyle. Arrival at Houay Xay in the late afternoon. Night on the spot.
The Houay Xay area
From here, we set off for a 2-day trek in the surrounding area (for the more adventurous!).
The surrounding area of Houay Xay
Steps: Houay Xay
Overnight in remote villages in Laos. Authenticity guaranteed! Return to Houay Xay.
Luang Namtha
Steps: Luang Namtha
Departure for Luang Namtha. The region lends itself to beautiful walks: rent a bike or scooter for the day to explore the villages close to the city. Nature is verdant and eco-tourism is on the rise: immerse yourself in the Nam Ha National Park (ZNCB).
Phongsali
Steps: Phongsali
Those who wish to do so can also continue their journey to Phongsali province, a very wild and little-known region for visitors, whose eponymous capital is nicknamed the City of Mist. Here the mountains are steeper and the roads are often in poor condition. Return to Luang Prabang.
Phonsavan
Steps: Muang Khoun
Reach Phonsavan (10 hours by bus) where you will find the famous Plain of Jars as well as vestiges of the Indochina war. Visit Muang Khoun (former Xieng Khouang).
Paksane
Steps: Vientiane
Early morning departure for Paksan in the center of the country (north-east of Vientiane).
Phou Khao Khouay
Steps: Paksane
Paksane is the starting point for an incursion into the Phou Khao Khouay Nature Reserve (National Protected Area) which is home to forests and waterfalls. Possibility to stay with local people.
