Turquoise cascades at Kuang Si Falls

Vientiane & Luang Prabang Weekend

Vientiane → Luang Prabang4 Days · 3 Nights

The trip

A short, temple-paced weekend — Vientiane's stupas, then Luang Prabang's morning markets.

The shortest way into Laos. A day in the capital for Pha That Luang and the riverside, then a short flight to Luang Prabang for temples, the night market and a sunset over the Mekong from Phousi Hill.

Trip highlights

  • Pha That Luang, Vientiane's golden stupa
  • Domestic flight to Luang Prabang
  • Luang Prabang night market
  • Sunset over the Mekong from Phousi Hill

Day by day

A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arrive in Vientiane

    Transfer to your hotel, evening at leisure by the river.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Vientiane, then fly north

    Pha That Luang and the old town in the morning, afternoon flight to Luang Prabang.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Luang Prabang

    Temple visits, the morning market, sunset from Phousi Hill and the night market after dark.

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Departure

    A slow breakfast, then an airport transfer.

What's included

Included

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Domestic flight Vientiane – Luang Prabang
  • All transfers and sightseeing transport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Laos visa and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners

Experiences included

  • Pha That Luang
  • Luang Prabang night market
  • Phousi Hill sunset

Good to know

  • Placeholder pricing — confirm with Compass & Atlas before publishing.
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Along the way

Pha That Luang golden stupa in Vientiane, Laos
View over Luang Prabang from Phousi Hill
Turquoise cascades at Kuang Si Falls

Ready when you are

Questions about this trip?

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