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Kuang Si Falls near Luang Prabang

Classic Laos tour

13 days from £5,600pp
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the capital, Vientiane, with its museums, temples and fantastic cuisine.

  • Visit Wat Phou, Champasak and the laidback river hamlets in the 4000 Islands region.

  • Three full days to explore the kaleidoscopic temples, colonial architecture and relaxed atmosphere of UNESCO protected Luang Prabang.

  • A full day cruising along the northern reaches of the Mekong.

  • Discover the hill tribes and stunning scenery surrounding Muang La.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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

    • Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos
      Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos
    • Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
      Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
    • Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos
      Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos

  • 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 several highlights, including the National Museum, COPE Centre, and That Luang, more commonly known as the 'Great Stupa'. In the evening, the riverfront in Vientiane comes to life with a number of pop-up markets appearing. You may wish to explore before finding another restaurant for dinner.

    • Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos
      Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos
    • Pha That Luang, Vientiane
      Pha That Luang, Vientiane
    • Patuxai monument, Vientiane
      Patuxai monument, Vientiane

  • After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your morning flight to Pakse. On arrival, you will be met by a local guide and transferred to your hotel in Champasak via the ancient ruins of Wat Phou.

    • Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
      Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
    • Pakse market, Laos
      Pakse market, Laos
    • Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos
      Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos

  • Spend the full day exploring Laos' lower Mekong — a picturesque area known as the 4000 Islands. Here you will take various modes of transport, visit small hamlets and view powerful waterfalls.

    • View from La Folie Lodge, Champasak
      View from La Folie Lodge, Champasak
    • Khone Phapheng
      Khone Phapheng
    • Sunset over the Mekong
      Sunset over the Mekong

  • This morning you will join your guide for a walking tour around the village of Champasak before enjoying lunch in a local home. Later you fly 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 explore at your own leisure. The local night market is a nice introduction, bright, colourful and easy to navigate. Here you can find a selection of excellent value souvenirs.

    • Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
      Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
    • Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • After a leisurely breakfast, you venture out to the surrounding countryside, where you will spend the morning learning how the local people still use traditional methods to grow, maintain and harvest the rice crop. After some hands-on activity, the afternoon is free to relax at the hotel. Later this evening you'll have the opportunity to witness a short Laos storytelling production.

    • Tad Sae waterfall
      Tad Sae waterfall
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Kamu Lodge
      Kamu Lodge

  • Begin your day at the TEAC Centre where you learn about the many ethnic minorities living today in Laos. This afternoon is spent at one of the town's best-loved restaurants, where you learn to prepare and cook traditional Laos cuisine.

    • Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang street scene
      Luang Prabang street scene
    • Monks studying, Luang Prabang
      Monks studying, Luang Prabang

  • Depart Luang Prabang by boat, heading upriver to the small village of Pakbeng. This full-day cruise boasts remarkable scenery and serves as a nice introduction to Laos village life. The night is spent at a simple hillside lodge.

    • Village children, Pakbeng
      Village children, Pakbeng
    • View of the Mekong near Pakbeng, Laos
      View of the Mekong near Pakbeng, Laos
    • Temple detail, Luang Prabang
      Temple detail, Luang Prabang

  • Drive north to Muang La — a remote settlement in the hills of northern Laos. On arrival, you may wish to relax poolside or stretch your legs on a village walk.

    • Local minority hill tribe village, Muang La, Laos
      Local minority hill tribe village, Muang La, Laos
    • River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
      River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
    • Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos
      Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos

  • Spend the full day exploring the surrounding hills where you will meet and learn about the Hmong, Kamu and Akha people.

    • Laos tribal women
      Laos tribal women
    • Muang La, Laos
      Muang La, Laos
    • Muang La, Laos
      Muang La, Laos

  • After a leisurely breakfast you will leave Muang La behind and travel back to Luang Prabang Airport in time for your onward flight.

    • Muang La, Laos
      Muang La, Laos
    • Muang La, Laos
      Muang La, Laos
    • Muang La
      Muang La

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Vientiane
 
Pakse
 
Champasak
 
Luang Prabang
 
Pakbeng
 
Muang La
 

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