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Beautiful Laos

8 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Take in the very best of Laos on this private 8 day tour. Travelling from enchanting Luang Prabang and the picturesque Khouang Si waterfall in the north, to Pakse and the beautiful 4000 Islands in the south. Taking in the charming laid-back capital of Vientiane en route.

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Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Luang Prabang

Ends

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for included sightseeing

Group Size

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Superior

Countries

Laos

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1
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Per Person From
USD$1,705.00
Deposit From
Final payment
USD$1,072.00
$2,338.00

Tour Highlights

Luang Prabang - Explore the UNESCO Listed former royal capital, visit the National Museum and see the beautiful Wat Xieng Thong Temple
Monks life encounter - visit a local market, enjoy a hands on cooking class, preparing dishes for the monks' lunch at a local temple
Khouang Si Waterfall - Soak up the scenery at this beautiful three tiered waterfall
Stroll around the Luang Prabang Night Market before dinner at a local home, accompanied by a traditional Baci ceremony
Vientiane - Take in the highlights of this laid back capital, including the COPE Centre, That Luang Stupa, Patuxay Monument and the Buddha Park
Pakse - Visit the provincial capital of Champasack where the Mekong and Sedon Rivers meet and take a boat out to picturesque Khong Island
Khone Phapeng - Marvel at the largest waterfall in South East Asia, known as the Niagara of the east.
Enjoy a scenic 4000 Islands boat trip, exploring Khone Island and visiting Liphi and Khone Phasoi Waterfalls

Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
5 nights superior hotels and 2 nights standard hotels in Pakse and Khong Island. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Private 4000 Islands boat trip and boat trip out to Khong Island
Economy class flight from Vientiane to Pakse
Train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Entrance fees to all included sights
Local English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeing
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 8
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Luang Prabang

Welcome to Laos. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Day 2 - City tour & Khouang Si waterfall

This morning take in the highlights of enchanting Luang Prabang on a city tour. Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the former Royal Palace which is now a National Museum and the sobering UXO Centre, where you will learn about Laos’ Hidden War. In the afternoon travel to the beautiful Khouang Si waterfall, where you can swim in the turquoise pools, and visit the Sun Bear Reserve, a conservation centre that rescues animals from the wildlife trade. This evening explore the Luang Prabang Night Market before dinner at a local home, accompanied by a traditional Baci ceremony.

Overnight: Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Free day in Luang Prabang

Today is free for you to spend at leisure in Luang Prabang or choose one of the optional excursionsAlternatively there is an optional excursion to the Pak Ou Caves on a Mekong boat trip. Within the caves are thousands of tiny gilded statues of Buddha that were left by pilgrims and worshipped for centuries. Then stop at the village of Ban Xangkhong, known for its hand woven silk and traditional Saa Paper making. Alternatively, visit a local farm n Luang Prabang, to learn about the production of rice, using water buffalo for and other traditional processes.

Overnight: Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Monks' life encounter

Set off after breakfast for a visit of the Morning Market where, together with the guide and local host lady, you pick all ingredients needed for your upcoming cooking class. Then drive to a small village on the outskirts of Luang Prabang to enjoy a unique cooking class. Learn how typical Laos dishes such as Laap Laos, Orlam soup and papaya salad are cooked. The food is then brought to a local temple to offer for the monks’ lunch, and as part of this ritual, your name will be asked for a blessing chant. Later, join an open talk about Buddhism in Laos with the monks before returning to Luang Prabang for a light lunch, sampling the food you have cooked.

Early this evening board the train in Luang Prabang for a 2-hour rail journey to Vientiane. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 - Vientiane city tour

Today visit the COPE educational centre, a compelling centre that teaches us about Laos’ Hidden War and the aid that is being given to help civilian victims of conflict. Afterwards we continue on to the unique Buddha Park or Xiang Khouan as it’s known locally, the park is filled with hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu statues creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Later, take a tour of Vientiane visiting Wat Sisaket, one of the oldest temples and home to thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and also visiting the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route to Lao’s national icon, That Luang Stupa, we pass the Patuxay Monument, known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe.

Overnight: Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Pakse and Khong Island

Luang Prabang - Pakse - Don Khong Island. Today fly to Pakse, the laid back provincial capital of Champasack and drive to the ancient temple of Wat Phou, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Laos. Then enjoy the beautiful lush scenery as you take a small boat across the Mekong to Khong Island. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring this sedate and picturesque island and its villages on foot or by bike.

Overnight: Don Khong Island
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - 4000 Islands Boat Trip

Don Khong Island - Pakse. Set sail this morning on a scenic 4000 Islands boat trip, exploring Khone Island and its highlights. Visit the old French heritage sites on Khone and see colonial buildings and the remnants of a locomotive from the first Lao railway. Visit Liphi Waterfalls – aka "Devil's Corridor", which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking the Lao border with Cambodia. Then continue to visit Khone Phasoi Waterfall and witness the daring fishermen with their fishing traps on Mekong River, with its many rapids. After the boat ride visit the famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng, the largest waterfalls in South East Asia, also known as the Niagara of the east. After the boat trip return to Pakse.

Overnight: Pakse
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Pakse

Explore Pakse town your own way. Arrangements come to an end after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Santi Resort and Spa
Luang Prabang

Set just outside the main town of Luang Prabang, the Santi Resort and Spa is a modern property set in manicured gardens. Guest rooms are set on two levels and are spacious with excellent amenities. Meals are served in the main restaurant and the outdoor pool is perfect for a cooling afternoon dip. If you need to get into town then take advantage of the free shuttle service that runs nearly every hour. Located on the outskirts of Luang Prabang.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Lao Poet Hotel
Vientiane

The stylish Lao Poet hotel provides a relaxing retreat in the heart of Vientiane. The beautifully appointed guest rooms feature polished concrete floors and warmly coloured walls. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a spacious rainfall shower and complimentary bottled water is provided each day. Up on the rooftop guests can enjoy a Signature Cocktail whilst the sun is setting and a swim in the hotel's infinity pool. The restaurant serves famous Lao dishes and tasty Western fare, while the Poet Spa offers wide selection of beauty and health treatments. Conveniently located within walking distance of the National Museum, ​major temples, the Patuxay Monument and the Mekong River, this popular hotel is also surrounded by a variety of restaurants, bustling street food stands and the popular Vientiane night market.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Pakse Hotel
Pakse

Originally a cinema and casino in the 1960s, this characterful hotel has been recently renovated to combine traditional Lao culture with the French Indochina spirit. The cozy rooms feature free WiFi internet access and rosewood furniture with tasteful decorations. The rooftop restaurant offers superb panoramic views of the city as well as traditional Lao, Thai and French cuisine. The hotel enjoys a perfect location in the centre of Pakse, within walking distance from the Mekong River, the bus station and local shops and banks. The international airport is 3km away.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value. Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
6 Dec - 13 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
7 Dec - 14 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
8 Dec - 15 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
9 Dec - 16 Dec
$1,705
$2,325
10 Dec - 17 Dec
$1,705
$2,325
11 Dec - 18 Dec
$1,705
$2,325
12 Dec - 19 Dec
$1,705
$2,325
13 Dec - 20 Dec
$1,705
$2,325
2025
Twin/Double
Single
4 Jan - 11 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
5 Jan - 12 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
6 Jan - 13 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
7 Jan - 14 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
8 Jan - 15 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
9 Jan - 16 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
10 Jan - 17 Jan
$1,785
$2,435
11 Jan - 18 Jan
$1,785
$2,435

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