Highlights of Laos
The profound spirituality, spectacular mountain terrain and welcoming people of Laos make it the favourite of many travellers.
Fly to Luang Prabang with an overnight stay in Bangkok to begin your tour. Tour Luang Prabang by tuk-tuk visiting Wat Mai, Wat Visoun, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat That. The following day travel upstream on the Mekong River to the sacred caves of Pak Ou. On your return to Luang Prabang you’ll be treated to the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat before a visit to the fresh food market.
Visit the mysterious Plain of Jars, and the small village of Pathang for tunning views over the Karst Mountains.
Continue south to Vientiane, the capital of Laos and spend an afternoon visiting Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument before journeying on to Khong Island, home to the towering Tad Yuang and Tad Fane waterfalls, the biggest in Southeast Asia.
What's Included:
- Return flights.
- 12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar).
- Fully Inclusive basis.
- All listed excursions, activities and entrance fees.
- All domestic transfers.
- Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders.
- Services of an experienced tour manager.
Day 1-2: London - Bangkok
Fly overnight to Bangkok. On arrival you will be met by your expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight - Bangkok (day 2) Meals - Dinner (day 2)
Day 3: Fly to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang. When you arrive you will have some free time to explore.
Overnight - Luang Prabang Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Discover Luang Prabang
Tour the city by tuk-tuk, visiting Wat Mai, Wat Visoun, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat That. Later, climb Phousi Hill to watch the sun set before exploring the hilltribe market.
Overnight - Luang Prabang Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Mekong River Cruise
Travel upstream on the Mekong River to the sacred caves of Pak Ou. Enjoy lunch on board and continue cruising to the villages of Thin Hong and Ban Xang Khong. That evening enjoy a traditional music and dance performance.
Overnight - Luang Prabang Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Experience Luang Prabang
Rise early to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat and visit the fresh food market. Continue to Wat Sene and the National Museum. Later, visit the stunning Kuangsi Waterfalls, stopping at a local market en route. Stop at Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre before returning to Luang Prabang.
Overnight - Luang Prabang Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Journey to Phonsavan
Drive to Phonesavan via Phoukhoun, stopping at Tham Phra Cave and Nong Tang Lake on the way.
Overnight - Phonsavan Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Plain of Jars
Visit Sites No.1 and No. 2 of the mysterious Plain of Jars. You will also visit the village minority group, Muang Khoune and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) office, an organisation that helps clear unexploded landmines from many years of war.
Overnight - Phonsavan Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Travel to Vang Vieng
Drive to Vang Vieng, stopping enroute at Pathang Village, which boasts stunning views over the Karst Mountains. Visit Tham Chang Cave in the afternoon.
Overnight - Vang Vieng Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Drive to Vientiane
Continue south to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This afternoon you will visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa and the Patuxai Victory Monument.
Overnight - Vientiane Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Journey to Khong Island
Arise early for a morning flight to Pakse. Upon arrival drive to Champassak where you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Khmer ruins of Wat Phou. Later, take an elephant ride to Phou Asa Hill and continue to Khong Island by road.
Overnight - Khong Island Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Khong Island
Enjoy a morning boat ride through the Si Phan Don area, also known as Four Thousand Islands and visit an old French railway station before lunch. That afternoon walk through the local villages to the Liphi Waterfalls where you will be given a fishing lesson by a local fisherman.
Overnight - Khong Island Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Tad Fane Waterfalls and Pakse
Depart Khong Island and drive to Tad Yuang and Tad Fane waterfalls, the biggest in Southeast Asia. Continue to the Bolaven Plateau where you will visit a tea or coffee plantation. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Pakse before stopping at the evening market.
Overnight - Pakse Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 - 15: Pakse - London
Transfer to Pakse Airport for your flight back to the UK (via Bangkok).
Meals - Breakfast
