Highlights of Laos - 7 Days
Southeast Asia
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Vientiane – Explore Laos’ capital on a guided city tour including the iconic golden Pha That Luang and the Patuaxi Monument, Khouangsi Waterfall – Swim in the turquoise pools, enjoy stunning scenery and meet ethnic minority villagers en route
, Thalat – Browse the stalls at the colourful market where various hill tribes come to trade goods, Vang Vieng – Visit the blue lagoon and hike the forested hill to the Tham Pou Kham cave., Luang Prabang – Ride on a tuk-tuk around the old town and visit the striking Wat Xiengthong Monastery, Living The Land Farm Experience – Plough a rice paddy with a water buffalo and enjoy a delicious lunch of local cuisine
Availability
From 2024-04-28 to 2025-12-14
Departure dates & prices
Dates
Availability
Price
What's included
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
6 nights 4 star and special class hotels.
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 7.
Guided sightseeing - Vientiane, Vang Xang, Vang Vieng, Tham Jang Caves and Luang Prabang.
Excursion to Khouangsi Waterfall and ethnic minority villages.
Half day living land farm experience.
Escorted by English speaking Laotian tour guide.
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
Itinerary
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Day 1, Vientiane
Sunday. Welcome to Laos! Enjoy an airport arrival transfer and hotel check in. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.
No meals included.
Day 2, Vientiane city tour
After breakfast we explore the charming and laid-back capital of Laos with a city tour. We visit the oldest Buddhist monastery temple in the country - Wat Si Saket - and the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo, built to house the famed Emerald Buddha. Today it serves as the national museum of religious art. Learn about Laos' tragic past and present suffering at the COPE Centre, an organization that works with victims of unexploded bombs and mines. Next visit Pha That Luang, the most important monument in Laos and a symbol of both Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.
We also stop to view the imposing Patuxay monument - Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe. Later in the afternoon enjoy time exploring the hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures scattered throughout Buddha Park. End the day with a sunset dinner besides the Mekong River.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 3, Vang Vieng
Vientiane - Vang Vieng. We leave the capital early and journey north through lush countryside to Vang Vieng, peaceful village of Vang Vieng, situated on a curve of the Nam Song River. In the afternoon, we cross the Nam Song River and venture to the other side, traversing a picturesque, unpaved route that winds through the Vang Vieng countryside, passing small villages and rice fields. This journey leads us to the blue lagoon and the Tham Pou Kham cave. The striking landscape, with its towering karst rock formations between Vang Vieng and the blue lagoon, is a sight to behold and makes the trip truly worthwhile. Inside the cave, we find a maze of chambers, galleries, and crevices adorned with stalagmites and stalactites, and the air inside is cool and damp. Following our exploration of the cave, we descend to the Blue Lagoon, where you can relax, swim, or simply unwind in the refreshing waters.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 4, Tham Jang Caves
Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang. This morning we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang once used by the local people as a hideout during Chinese invasions. We observe the lifestyles of the local people at Ban Huai Ngai village before making our way further north to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Luang Prabang.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Luang Prabang
Consider rising early this morning to view the daily ritual of saffron-clad monks and their procession down the streets of Luang Prabang collecting alms from the residents. After breakfast this morning we hop on a vintage tuk-tuk and explore the old town of Luang Prabang. Our first stop is the bustling morning market where we learn about some of the local products on offer. We will then visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its low sweeping roof, representing traditional Laotian architecture. We end our morning at the impressive former Royal Palace which is now a national museum filled with ornate reception rooms and spectacular artifacts.
This afternoon we make our way to Khouangsi Waterfall, stopping en route at local villages to discover the different ethnic groups in this region. At the falls we can take in a dip in the turquoise pools, enjoy the scenery or explore the forest on one the walking trails.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 6, Living Land Farm Experience
This morning we head into the countryside to visit the Living Land Farm for a fun and hands on half day farming experience. Learn how rice is planted and cultivated in the rice paddy, experience the life of a rice farmer and plough the rice paddy with a water buffalo. Then we enjoy a tasty lunch of traditional Lao dishes at the farm's Rice House, while soaking up the spectacular views of rice terraces and mountains beyond.
The afternoon is free for you to independently explore more of Luang Prabang. Consider visiting the sobering UXO Centre to learn more about the Second Indochina War, take in more of the city's beautiful temples or head to the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre set in beautiful tropical gardens.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 7, Luang Prabang
Saturday. Spend the morning further exploring this delightful city before hotel check out and an included departure transfer to the airport.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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