Day 1: Vientiane – Phou Khao Khuay
Depart Vientiane at 7:30 AM for Phou Khao Khuay National Park. Start the Orchid Trek at Pha Say, with views of the gorge and jungle. Walk through tropical and bamboo forests and learn about local plants and their uses. Enjoy a Lao picnic lunch before visiting Tad Say Waterfall. Overnight at a local homestay in Ban Na.
Day 2: Trekking to Tad Leuk – Nam Pien Yorla Pa
After breakfast, take a Songthaew to the trekking point and visit the Visitor Center. Follow the Tad Leuk Nature Trail through the forest before enjoying lunch at Tad Leuk. Continue along the Nam Leuk River to Tad Sang Waterfall, where you can swim and relax. Transfer to Nam Pien Yorla Pa in the afternoon.
Day 3: Nam Pien Yorla Pa – Trekking & Zipline
Take a short jungle trek to the zipline area. Cross the 600-meter flying bridges before enjoying an 8-course jungle zipline experience. Afterward, relax at the water park and pool. The afternoon is free for activities such as cycling, quad biking, or rollerblading.
Day 4: Nam Pien Yorla Pa – Ban Thaheua
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the resort surrounded by jungle. In the afternoon, drive to Ban Thaheua on the northern shore of Nam Ngum Lake, known as the “sea of Laos.” Check in at Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5: Ban Thaheua – Kayaking Experience
Optionally start the day with a sunrise visit to see local village life. Then kayak along Nam Ngum Lake, learning about local fishing and fish preservation. Stop at Houy Pa Mom Village for tea or coffee and a traditional weaving demonstration. Kayak back to the resort and enjoy a free afternoon.
Day 6: Nam Ngum Lake Lunch Cruise – Vang Vieng
Board a boat at Sanctuary Nam Ngum pier for a cruise among the lake’s islands. See local fishing and riverside life before enjoying a BBQ lunch on an island. After the cruise, transfer to Vang Vieng and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore.
Day 7: Vang Vieng – Exploration – Hot Air Balloon
Explore Vang Vieng’s limestone caves, including Tham Jang and Tham Nangfa (Angel Cave). Relax at Blue Lagoon and enjoy a short long-tail boat ride on the Nam Song River. Return to town with optional stops at local villages or the market. In the late afternoon, enjoy a hot air balloon ride over Vang Vieng at sunset.
Day 8: Pha Namxay Viewpoint – Muang Feuang
Start early with a hike to Nam Xay Viewpoint for sunrise views of Vang Vieng’s karst mountains and river. Return for breakfast and enjoy a free morning. In the afternoon, drive to peaceful Muang Feuang on the Nam Song River and check in at your hotel.
Day 9: Morning Alms Giving – Leisure Day
Take an early trip to a floating house on the Nam Song River to see the morning alms giving ceremony. Watch local monks receive food offerings and give blessings. Return to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day is free for activities such as tubing, kayaking, or rafting.
Day 10: Muang Feuang – Vientiane – Departure
After breakfast, leave Muang Feuang for Vientiane. Stop at Sinxayaram Temple, known as the “Kingdom of Buddhism,” before continuing to Vientiane. Arrive in the afternoon, depending on road conditions and stops. For departure, an evening flight after 4 PM is recommended.