Plain Of Jars (3 days)

• DAY 1 Arrival Upon arrival to Xieng Khuang, our guide and driver will be waiting to provide transport to the hotel for check in.<br/><br/>After checking into the hotel, take a brief city tour and pay a visit to the MAG Center in town. MAG is a humanitarian organization dedicated to clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of local communities worldwide. Laos is the most heavily bombed nation in the world (per capita).<br/>Overnight in Xieng Khouang
• DAY 2 XIENG KHOUANG In the morning, journey through Phonsavan to the Plain of Jars.<br/>The Plain of Jars is a huge archaeological complex filled with 2500-year-old stone jars sized from 70cm up to four meters. While archaeologists have their hypotheses, the true origin of the jars remains a mystery.<br/><br/>The trip includes visits to the three major sites. Begin at Site 1, the closest site to the town and the largest, before visiting Site 2 at Hai Hin on Phou Salator. The tour ends at Site 3 in Hai Hin Lat Khai, which is the most impressive site with over 150 jars. Nearby the site, pay a visit to Ban Xiengdi, where there is a small monastery known for its Buddha images. On the journey back, take note of the bomb craters that still scar the face of the land today.<br/><br/>Attention: The Plain of Jars was heavily bombed during the war; it is imperative to respect all signage and to stay along the defined trails due to bombs, UXO and landmines.<br/><br/>In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day trip to Muang Khoun. Muang Khoun is home to a unique sitting giant Buddha as well of some old pagodas that remain in ruins. The foundation and columns of Wat Phia Wat are still standing as is the 30-meter stupa constructed in the Lan Xang/Lanna period.<br/><br/>Then return to Xieng Khuang. Overnight in Xieng Khouang
• DAY 3 Departure After breakfast, enjoy free time at leisure until transport is provided to the airport for the onward flight.