Best Laos Tour
TLA101: 11 Days Private Tour of Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Pakse - 4000 Island - Don Khong - Pakse
Tour Type: Private Tour, any part of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Luang Prabang, Airport pick up
Today, your guide and the driver will pick you up at the airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel.
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Day 2 Luang Prabang
In the morning, our best Laos tour will start with a cruise along Mekong River for 2 hours to Pak Ou Caves. Over 4,000 Buddhist statues are enshrined here and the King used to pray for rain here. In midway, we will stop over at Ban Xanghai Village to learn more about the LauLao (Lao whisky) and LauHai (Lao wine). Then head to Ban Xieng Khong famous for Saa Paper.
In the afternoon, we will return to downtown and go sightseeing Royal Palace Museum and the most well-known Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang. In the end, follow the guide to watch the charming sunset at Mount Phousi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
In the afternoon, we will return to downtown and go sightseeing Royal Palace Museum and the most well-known Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang. In the end, follow the guide to watch the charming sunset at Mount Phousi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Royal Palace Museum
Wat Xieng Thong
Day 3 Luang Prabang
Today, we will set off early to watch the very characteristic Alms-giving at 05:30. Every dawn, these monks in orange robes will line up to accept the alms giving from the believers. Then go back to the hotel for breakfast. Afterwards, the guide will lead you to Phosi Market to see the various local goods. Next, we will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the villages like the Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe and Ban Ou, Lowland Lao which are famous for traditional handicrafts. Followed by is Kuang Si Waterfall where you can play water in the lake or take a walk on the nearby forest trails. If interested, we can also head to explore Bear Rescue Centre. Send you back to the hotel at the end of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Day 4 Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
We will spend 6 hours today to Vang Vieng by car. After arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng
Day 5 Vang Vieng
In today's best Laos tours, we will first drive to Khmu village of Viengsamay and then transfer to a boat to enjoy the scenery of Nam Song River. Then take the car to Tham Phoukham Cave. During the way, you will have a general understanding of the locals' daily life. Upon arrival, the guide will lead you to the mysterious and beautiful limestone caves. There is a lake called Blue Lagoon inside, where you can enjoy a swim. Next, a zipline ride will be arranged for you to have a bird’s eye view of the natural beauty.
In the afternoon, Tham Jang Cave full of special stalactites will be visited. From the hole of the cave, you will be able to overlook Vang Vieng. The guide and the driver will send you back to the hotel after today's sightseeing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng
In the afternoon, Tham Jang Cave full of special stalactites will be visited. From the hole of the cave, you will be able to overlook Vang Vieng. The guide and the driver will send you back to the hotel after today's sightseeing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng
Nam Song River
Day 6 Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Today, we will join in the group tour to have a close contact with elephants in Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary. In the morning, you will be transferred to the Sanctuary in an hour to meet the guide there. After learning the knowledge of elephant and getting bananas and sugarcanes, the guide will lead you to track elephants and you can stroke, feed and take photos with them. The guide will also introduce you the story of every elephant, their lifestyle and habits. Then lead the elephants to the nearby mud spa. When they finish the mud treatment, help them wash off the mud in the nearby river. Finally, we will take pictures with them and get changed for clean clothes. Afterwards, head to taste some fresh fruits and snacks. In the end, we will return to Vang Vieng and drive about 4 hours to Vientiane. Check in the hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Day 7 Vientiane
After breakfast, start today's best tours of Laos to Wat Sisaket, the most ancient temple in Vientiane. It was built in 1818 and enshrines more than 200 Buddhist statues. Now, the temple has been the center of Laos' ancient cultural artifacts. Then go sightseeing Haw Phra Kaeo where exhibits numerous precious collections. The next stop is the Buddhist holy land Pha That Luang, also one of the local landmarks. Afterwards, we will climb up Patuxai. Its appearance resembles Triumphal Arch while the details have integrated the unique Laos style and Buddhism elements. In the afternoon, we will travel to Buddha Park, also named Xieng Khuan, to appreciate the delicate Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Pha That Luang
Day 8 Vientiane - Pakse
In the morning, transfer you to the airport for the flight to Pakse. After arrival, the local guide will lead you to explore Wat Phou temple of Khmer of Wat Phou ruin. You can go sightseeing the museum built on the site, climb up the tallest temple here and take pictures. Next, proceed to Bolaven Plateau and visit Tad Fane waterfalls and Tad Yuang waterfall. Finally, we will move on to Pakse and check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Day 9 Pakse - 4000 Island - Don Khong
First, we will drive to 4000 Island region. At Ban Nakasang pier, take the boat to tour Done Det and Done Som and get to know the lifestyle of the fishermen on the islands. Then continue to Done Khone Island and hike along the railway constructed by France in 1897. Next, follow the guide to Liphi Waterfall and Khone Phapheng Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Mekong River. In the end, we are going to the local largest island Don Khong to spend overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pon Arena
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pon Arena
Don Khong Island
Day 10 Don Khong - Pakse
At dawn, appreciate the splendid sunrise and enjoy the breakfast. Then we will take the car for about 4 hours back to Pakse. In midway, pay a visit to Phou Salao town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Day 11 Departure from Pakse
Our best tours of Laos draws to an end today. We will transfer you to the airport according to the flight schedule and see you off. Bon Voyage!
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
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Earlier Booking, Bigger Savings
10% off - book 60 days before, 5% off - book 30 days before
Travelers | 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
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Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec | $2209 $1988 | $1719 $1547 |
May-Sep | $1999 $1799 | $1509 $1358 |
- Prices are per person in US Dollars based on double occupancy.
- The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
- Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
- Domestic flight(economy class seat): Vientiane - Pakse
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Service of English speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International flights into and out of Laos
- Peak season surcharge (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Laos New Year)
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Laos Visa fee
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