Classic Laos tour

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Laos is one of the few destinations where, in some areas, visitors are yet to deviate from a few well-trodden sights. It’s Indochina’s final frontier, and our specialists have trekked through jungles, scouted out caves and journeyed up rivers to get to know it more intimately. They can help you plan your holiday to Laos to follow in their wake. Only now emer...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Laos is one of the few destinations where, in some areas, visitors are yet to deviate from a few well-trodden sights. It’s Indochina’s final frontier, and our specialists have trekked through jungles, scouted out caves and journeyed up rivers to get to know it more intimately. They can help you plan your holiday to Laos to follow in their wake. Only now emerging after years of isolation, Laos is a country of steep, jungle-robed valleys inhabited by resilient communities who live at a refreshingly unhurried pace. The former royal stronghold, Luang Prabang, is a mosaic of golden wats and Indochinese villas, its streets often filled with silent processions of monks. In the diminutive capital, Vientiane, you’ll find faded French-colonial mansions and coffee shops. The rest of the country is predominately one blanket of green, carved with slow-flowing tributaries of the Mekong. As you explore, you’ll happen upon little-visited hill tribes, backwater towns and Cham temples that predate Cambodia’s Angkor Wat.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityVientiane
End CityLuang Prabang

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Vientiane.

Day 2 : Vientiane

Upon arrival in the Laos capital, Vientiane, you will be collected from the airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day will be left free to relax after your flights.Vientiane helped by its French influence has a number of good restaurants and this evening you may want to try one of our suggested options.

Day 3 : Vientiane

Enjoy your first full day in Laos as you join your guide for a half day city tour of the sleepy capital. You will visit a number of the highlights including the National Museum and That Luang, more commonly known as the 'Great Stupa'.In the evening the riverfront in V...

Day 4 : Luang Prabang

After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your morning flight to Luang Prabang.Luang Prabang is the jewel of northern Laos and has many attractions to explore during your stay.Your first afternoon is free to relax or ex...

Day 5 : Luang Prabang

Today you will join your guide on a cycle ride around the UNESCO recognised area of Luang Prabang. This is a quick way to tick off many of the easy to reach highlights. You will stop off at a number of important historical sites where your guide will offer their own take on the shaping of the remarkably preserved city.The afternoon is free to relax or explore at your own leisure.

Day 6 : Luang Prabang

An early rise today as you skip breakfast and head out on to the quiet streets of Luang Prabang just as the sun begins to rise. The reason you are up so early is to witness the daily alms giving ceremony where a large number of monks parade the streets around the city...

Day 7 : Pakbeng

Time to say goodbye to Luang Prabang and head north along the Mekong on the Luang Say Cruise. This evening you will stop at a small village, Pakbeng, and spend the evening in a charming lodge overlooking the Mekong. Depending on the time of arrival you may have time ...

Day 8 : Chiang Rai

Continue cruising north towards the Thai border at Huay Xai. Disembark your boat and depart Laos for Thailand. Head to Chiang Rai for a two night stay.Chiang Rai is a vibrant university town with numerous interesting sights, roadside cafes and charming gardens.This evening you may want to venture to the town's famous clock tower where the local people gather to eat from the street vendors.

Day 9 : Chiang Rai

Full day exploring the stunning scenery of northern Thailand exploring the majestic setting of the Golden Triangle and infamous opium museum.You will have the chance to stop at various view points affording vistas over three countries; Thailand, Laos and Burma.Enjoy your last night in Thailand in the comfort of your hotel or pick up some souvenirs at Chiang Rai's night market.

Day 10 : International return flight

Transfer to the airport in Chiang Rai for your flight to Bangkok.

Day 11 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,941
Price per day$303
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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