Itinerary

Day 01:   Luang Prabang   (Meals: no)
Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check in
PM: Old city tour with visit to WAT VIXOUNE, known to be the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang with a collection of gilded wooden Buddha’s from 15th and 16th centuries, THAT MAKMO – the watermelon shape stupa.  Proceed to WAT XIENG THONG, with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple.
Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.
Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 02:   Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang   (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel
Embark at the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and go upstream on the Mekong to visit PAK OU CAVE.  Pak Ou Caves are full of Buddha images in various style, ages and sizes. 
On the way stop at THIN HONG, a picturesque village, get a glimpse of daily life.
Visit THAM TING and THAM PHOUM caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues.
Stop at BAN XANG HAI.  This village was once a “Jar-maker village” but today the community fills the jars that are imported elsewhere with lao-lao, the local rice whisky. 
Lunch at local restaurant 
On the way back, stop at BAN XANG KHONG – handmade paper village and BAN XIENG LEK – a weaving village.
Arrive at Luang Prabang, drop in the old city or take a short walk or shop at Hmong market, if time permit.
Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 3:   Luang Prabang  (B, L)
Breakfast in the hotel
OPTION: Early depart to participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black alms bowls receiving, offerings from the local people.
Then you will visit the morning PHOSY MARKET or early morning market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.  Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit Hmong Village at BAN NA OUANE and Khmou Village at BAN THA PEN.  Then drive to KHOUANGSI WATERFALL where you can splash around in the pools of the tiered limestone formations or walk along the forest paths.  Return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon with stop at BAN PHANOM, a well-known weaving village.
Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 4:   Luang Prabang - Departure (Breakfast)
Breakfast in the hotel
Visit the National museum, the former royal palace then proceed to WAT MAI with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda.
Transfer to the airport and departure.