How to Spend a Week-long Trip in Laos - Highlights of Laos!
The country's laidback capital of Vientiane, party centre Vang Vieng, and beautiful World Heritage city Luang Prabang can all be explored in about 7 days with some bus trips and well-placed café stops. All of this is achievable inside one week in Laos without sacrificing the unique feeling of tranquillity that the nation provides.
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Visit Laos' most significant national landmark, Pha That Luang, and the surrounding temples in the welcoming capital of Vientiane. Also make your way closer to town to see the inner city's magnificent temples, including the Wat Si Saket, and take some café breaks in between to taste the exquisite local beverages. Take a walk along the Mekong with the rest of Vientiane's city people at sunset.
Day 2: Vientiane
Tuk Tuk Safari is a fantastic tour that gives you a taste of the authentic Vientiane. You will witness a goldsmith at work, travel behind the scenes at local eateries that assists street kids, and visit the inspirational COPE centre that supports victims. JoMa Bakery Café, Le Banneton, and street sellers selling baguettes as well as fruit shakes are all good places to dine in Vientiane.
Day 3: Vang Vieng
The old party town known to everyone as Vang Vieng is perched on the beautiful Nam Song (also known as the Song River) and is surrounded by towering rocky karsts. This is one of Laos' most magnificent locations. Kayaking, climbing and caving are all popular activities. With a flavorful drink in hand, witness the sun change to scorched peach just behind the cliffs.
Day 4: Vang Vieng
What better way to take in what the Nam Song offers than in an inflated tube ride? This offers a delightful few hours floating downriver through the forest, rice fields, and cliffs. It has long been a rite of passage for Western visitors in Laos. Start early to preserve the 2nd part of the day for something else. If you're visiting in October, right after the wet season, be warned that the river runs quickly, so be cautious. Try the zip line in the afternoon, which involves being strapped to a cable and flying over a green canopy just over a river, valleys, and forests. Pizza Luka is a splendid place to dine in Vang Vieng.
Day 5: Luang Prabang
Take an early bus to Luang Prabang, a stunning World Heritage site. Travelling through hilly roads that expose beautiful hilltop towns perched on the brink of dismal cliffs while kids play by the roadsides alongside blue Hmong homes is indeed a mesmerising sight. When you arrive in Luang Prabang, go directly to the peninsula to visit some of the 33 wats (temples), walk along the riverbank, stop at cafés, and watch the sunset over the mighty Mekong. In the evening, take a walk through the Handicraft Night Market, where you can get Laos specialities like handcrafted quilt covers or silk at a bargain. Also, make sure you book your accommodation in advance. For instance, you can check out Luang Prabang hotels the likes of Avani+ Luang Prabang for a comfortable stay.
Day 6: Luang Prabang
Just prior to breakfast at Le Banneton for the finest croissants in town, take a morning yoga session with Luang Prabang Yoga. Then take a tuk-tuk to an epic beautiful waterfall, Tat Kuang Si. Take a swim in the refreshing azure-green pools at the foot of the waterfall, which is situated amid lush rainforest. Don't miss the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre. Head to the river as dusk is about to settle in to watch the sunset while sipping a Beerlao.
Day 7: Luang Prabang
Take your time seeing the city's many beautiful and well-known temples. Then take a boat over the Mekong to visit the hamlet of Ban Xieng Maen, but return in time to see the sunset over Luang Prabang from the mountaintop Phu Si.
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