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Laos Experience

Laos

Tour Code : LN014

13 Days. Experience the delights of Laos. Hilltribes of the north, UNESCO World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang and the Plain of Jars...

Vientiane

3 days

Luang Namtha

2 days

Nong Kiau

1 days

Luang Prabang

3 days

Xieng Khouang

2 days

Day 1 Vientiane
Arrive in Vientiane, take a stroll around town and along the Mekong River
Day 2 Vientiane (B)
A city tour of Vientiane; Wat Sisaket, the former Emerald Buddha house Wat Prakeo and the local Chinese Market of Sang Chieng. In the afternoon visit the COPE Centre
Day 3 Vientiane - Luang Namtha (B)
Transfer for the flight to Luang Namtha, After lunch visit some local villages and the Laos – Chinese border at Pangthong
Day 4 Luang Namtha (B / L)
A gentle trek in the Nam Ha Protected Area through the minority villages. This trek takes you through the rice fields of Luang Namtha and into the forested foothills beyond. A reasonably gentle day's walk, the trail passes through various local villages
Day 5 Luang Namtha – Nong Khiaw (B)
An early morning rise to visit the local market where you can see the local villagers with their traditional dresses selling & trading their locally produced goods. After breakfast, drive through some dramatic landscape to Nong Khiaw, visiting local H’mong and Khmu minority tribes along the way. Enjoy the afternoon to relax or take a stroll along the river bank or just relax and watch the sunset, overnight at a local guesthouse
Day 6 Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast, take the long tail boat which takes about 5 hours along the Nam-Ou & Mekong Rivers to Luang Prabang, passing the local villages and touching the real life of the villagers going about their everyday affairs of fishing, trading & washing along the rivers. Stop to visit the Pak Ou caves and observe the traditional production of rice wine distillation in Ban Sanghai. Arrive in Luang Prabang early evening and check into your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the calm of this French colonial city. Early evening take in sunset from the top of Phu Si Hill
Day 7 Luang Prabang (B)
Free Day in Luang Prabang
Day 8 Luang Prabang (B / L)
Half day Cooking Class with famous Tam Nak Lao Restaurant in Luang Prabang. Starts at 10:00am for outdoor market tour for about 1 hour then you will have demonstration and cooking of two dishes for lunch Luang Prabang Salad and Feu Khua (sticky rice noodle with chicken and vegetables).
Day 9 Luang Prabang (B)
Half Day trip to Kuang Si Waterfall
Day 10 Luang Prabang - Xieng Khouang (B)
Today we leave from Luang Prabang and take the stunning drive to Xieng Khuang the journey will take about 6 hours passing villages and stopping to admire the pristine countryside. On arrival in Xieng Khuang visit the Central Market in Phonsavan before returning to your hotel
Day 11 Xieng Khouang (B)
Spend the day at the plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau before visiting the plain of jars site 2 & 3
Day 12 Xieng Khouang - Vientiane (B)
Transfer for the flight to Vientiane spend the afternoon at leisure
Day 13 Vientiane - Depart
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight
 

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All of our itineraries are tailor-made - click on a price below to see what you can expect at each budget level

The quoted price exludes any international flights but includes all internal flights while on the tour. Tour costs are based on two people travelling and sharing a room. The price quoted may vary depending on the time of year and the final itinerary. If you have a specific budget please get in contact with us so we can make a proposal.


Medium: Price from
£2,350

 

Deluxe: Price from
£2,620

 

Luxury: Price from
£2,870

 


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Medium

Nong Kiau Bungalows

Nestled on the Nam Ou River, surrounded by limestone cliffs and magnificent views over the river and valley

The Boat Landing

Tasteful local style eco bungalows combine tradition and comfort in one of the remotest parts of Laos. A great base to explore the surrounding Nam Ha Protected Area.

Sala Prabang

A restored former colonial building built for the first prime minister of Laos. Set along the river just a few minutes from the Royal Palace in central Luang Prabang.

 
Deluxe

Salana Boutique

Centrally Located with a great mix of Lao Traditional and contemporary style, beautifully furnished with an attention to detail.

Villa Deux Rivieres

A boutique hotel situated in the centre of Luang Prabang, decorated in a traditional Lao style, with modern facilities

Luxury

Ansara Hotel

Located in the centre of Vientiane this restored French Colonial building is a luxurious boutique style hotel providing ambiance and personality with just 14 rooms giving you the ultimate personalized service.

Maison Souvannaphoum

Set in World Heritage town of Luang Prabang and the historic residence of Prince Souvannaphouma, step back in history; be treated like royalty with a stay at this exquisite mansion

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