The Hidden Heart of Laos
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Luang Prabang.
Arriving into Luang Prabang you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.
A chance to take part in a spiritual ritual that has been a part of Luang Prabang's heritage since time immemorial - alms giving to the local community of monks at dawn. You then return to your hotel for breakfast before spending the day with your own private guide e...
Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of this most charming of towns.
Transfer by road through the mountains to Phonsavan, home to the mysterious Plains of Jars. The road travels through some of the most impressive scenery in Southeast Asia.
Visit the three sites of the strange giant stone jars and the ancient capital at Muang Kham. You may wish to try the hot springs while you are here.
Head on south to Vang Vieng, one of the most picturesque areas in the country.
Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful area.
Transfer from Vang Vieng with your guide and driver to Vientiane, the Laos capital.
A morning tour of Vientiane and the rest of the day free - we highly recommend the herbal sauna and massage in the grounds of a monastery on the edge of town, or just relaxing at your lovely hotel.
Today you will head south with your guide and driver, to the beautiful Hin Boun National Park.
This morning you will visit Kong Lor Cave, before heading on to Thakek, an attractive town with some interesting buildings and a good spot to break your journey south.
Spend the day exploring the area with your guide, heading out to Buddha Cave. Evening in Thakek.
Venturing further into the heart of Laos today you head south to the 4,000 Islands region, with three nights to explore the area.
Spend a day on the water with your guide exploring this beautiful region.
Head to the magnificent Wat Phou temple complex today, exploring these impressive ruins that pre-date Angkor Wat.
A final morning to relax before a transfer to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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