Laos Grand Tour - 15D/14N

photo of a pagoda in Luang Prabang, Laos, courtesy of Laos Tourism BoardLaos is one of Asia’s least traveled countries, despite its rich array of cultures and traditions. This small, landlocked nation offers the traveler an unmatched glimpse of the South East Asia of old. The itinerary offers a complete overview of the land and its culture with guided visits of Luang Prabang and surroundings, a visit to the capital city of Vientiane as well as a visit to the remote areas, Don Khong Island, one of the most peaceful and friendly places you will have ever visit and Pakse.

Vientiane, is the country’s center of culture and commerce, its major attractions include beautiful Buddhist monasteries and important monuments surrounded by striking scenery; Wat Saket, Wat Pra Kaew, That Luang Stupa should definitely not be missed. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The ancient royal city, surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary Khan river, is a sleepy town which has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao culture with its splendid natural scenery and sense of timelessness. Vang Vieng is known for the gorgeous Nam Song River and the magnificent karst limestone mountains rising up out of the land and stunning at any hour. The mountains are of course particularly beautiful with the golden pink glow of sunset behind them… the perfect time to sit and have a drink in one of the riverside restaurants.

Highlights:

Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Oudomxai - Muang Sing - Luang Nam Tha - Nong Khiaw - Vang Vieng - Tad Lo - Don Khong - Don Khone - Pakse

Included: Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only Continental Breakfast) - All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport - Economy class on domestic flights - All entrance fees - English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request) - Accommodation and American Breakfast - Visa-approval letter for Laos.

Not Included: Visas and passports - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc) - Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - International airfare - Airport taxes.

Departures: Daily.

Accommodation: There are three levels of Hotels to choose: Standard, First Class and Deluxe.

photo of a fisherman in the Mekong river at dusk, courtesy of Laos Tourism BoardDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Vientiane - Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer. Sightseeing in Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.
  • Day 2 Vientiane / Luang Prabang - Transfer. Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Transfer - Sightseeing in Luang Prabang. Visit Mount Phousi for sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 3 Luang Prabang - Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls with boat ride. Sightseeing in Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 4 Luang Prabang - By vehicle from Luang Prabang to Oudomxai (Muang Xai).
  • Day 5 Oudomxai / Muang Sing - By vehicle from Oudomxai to Muang Sing. Sightseeing in Muang Sing. Overnight in Muang Sing.
  • Day 6 Muang Sing / Luang Nam Tha - By vehicle from Muang Sing to Luang Nam Tha. Sightseeing in Luang Nam Tha. Overnight in Luang Nam Tha.
  • Day 7 Luang Nam Tha / Nong Khiaw - By vehicle from Luang Nam Tha to Nong Khiaw with sightseeing at Ban Na Yang. Overnight in Nong Khiaw.
  • Day 8 Nong Khiaw / Luang Prabang - By boat from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang with sightseeing at the Pak Ou Caves. Transfer. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 9 Luang Prabang / Vang Vieng - By vehicle from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
  • Day 10 Vang Vieng / Vientiane - Sightseeing around Vang Vieng with short trek. By vehicle from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.
  • Day 11 Vientiane / Pakse / Tad Lo - Transfer. Flight from Vientiane to Pakse. By vehicle from Pakse to Tad Lo with sightseeing on the Bolaven Plateau and surrounding waterfalls. Overnight in Tad Lo.
  • Day 12 Tad Lo / Pakse / Don Khong - Sightseeing around Tad Lo. By vehicle from Tad Lo to Pakse. By vehicle from Pakse to Khong Island with sightseeing at Wat Phou. Overnight in Don Khong.
  • Day 13 Don Khong / Don Khone - By boat from Khong Island to Khone Island. Sightseeing in Khone Island. Overnight in Don Khone.
  • Day 14 Don Khone / Pakse - Excursion to Khone Phapheng Waterfalls - By vehicle and boat from Khone Island to Pakse. Sightseeing in Pakse (incl. Ban Saphai). Overnight in Pakse.
  • Day 15 Pakse - Transfer

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