Laos Expedition

After breakfast, you will take an excrusion to Phou Khao Kway National Park - an area 90-minutes’ drive outside Vientiane. The trek aims to promote environmental awareness as well as encourage orchid preservation and conservation. Your walk will begin from Pha Xay which offers a beautiful view of the waterfalls. You’ll then trek through the lush forests and immerse yourself completely in the park’s spectacular natural beauty, spotting wild animals foraging for food and unusual, distinctive flora along the way. Led by your expert Backyard Travel guide and experienced villager, you’ll visit the best spots to see the wild orchids. At lunchtime you will find the ideal place for a serene scenic picnic, allowing you the chance to rest and relax in an area of perfect tranquility, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Refueled and recharged you’ll then resume your walk to Tad Xay Waterfall, a picture-perfect scene of a seven-tiered waterfall with pools to bathe or swim before finishing off your inspirational scenic trek. You will return to Vientiane late in the afternoon and will have the evening free to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.

Morning flight to Luang Prabang. You’ll then have the chance to get some rest and relaxation at your own leisure before your guide picks you up in the late afternoon and takes you to climb the 328 stairs to the crest of Mount Phousi.

From the top of the mount you’ll be able watch the spectacular sunset over the picturesque city, rivers and hills that surround you as you soak up the spiritual essence of laid-back Laos.

After descending the 150-meter-high mount in the twilight you will be transferred back to your hotel, making a stop on the way at a hill tribe evening market for a spot of shopping. The nightly market is one of the highlights of any visit to Luang Prabang and features an abundance of locally produced craft items for sale. Many villagers come down from the surrounding hills to sell their hand-made produce and fabrics. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, your electric bike tour will begin at the former Royal Palace which now exists as the National Museum. Here you can learn about Laos’ rich history and culture and there are usually special exhibits on display to see. You’ll then move on to Wat Mai Buddhist temple, one of the most richly decorated temples of Luang Prabang and Wat Sensoukarahm which is decorated in a stenciled gold façade.

You will then return your eco-bikes and have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, you will take an hour drive through beautiful landscapes, small villages and rice paddies to the famous Kuang Si Waterfalls.

An elegant three-tier waterfall, the main fall of Kuang Si is approximately 60 meters high and there are several turquoise blue pools in which to bathe . Once you’ve had your fill of the natural beauty around the falls you will next have the opportunity to visit the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center located near the falls. The center is home to around a dozen sun bears that were rescued from the grasps of poachers. The center attempts to rehabilitate the bears and raise awareness of the plight the endangered species face.

On the return journey back to Luang Prabang you will also have the chance to stop at two hill tribe villages to interact with locals and catch a glimpse into their daily lives. Depending on time, you may also have the opportunity to visit Ock Pop Tock, a shop that utilizes the skills of locals who produce goods using traditional weaving techniques.

After breakfast you will enjoy some leisure time to soak up your last moments in Luang Prabang till transferring to airport for your flight home. End of services.