Country
Laos
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Travel Type
Private Tour
 

Laos is a highlight of Southeast Asia with its Mekong River Valley and rugged highlands. It offers the visitor a fascinating adventure, remaining untouched by tourism. Forested hills hide treasures and caves, and temples and pagodas fill the country side with shimmering rooftops. A truly captivating country with welcoming people and beautiful surroundings await you.

Kuang Si Falls near Luang Prabang

This three-tiered waterfall, about 29 kilometers south of Luang Prabang, is a favorite side trip for international guests and locals as well.

Mount Phousi Sunset

Located in the heart of the city and 150 meter high, Mount Phousi is offering unforgettable views over the temples and houses of Luang Prabang.

Inclusions

5-night accommodation in single or double occupancy
5 meals: 5 breakfasts
Transportation by private car or minivan
Traditional boat as mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Return transfers airport / hotel / airport by private vehicle
Private English-speaking local guides
Sightseeing as per itinerary

Exclusions

International airfare – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional excursions – Visa for Laos (can be obtained on arrival $$)

Additional Information

English-speaking private guided tour

Please note that some of the sights/itinerary may change due to season, weather, national holidays, and special events.

1

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN VIENTIANE

Welcome to Laos! Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, your guide will present you with a welcome packet including all necessary documentation and vouchers and all contact information of your guide and local offices.
Vientiane’s unhurried air reflects its status as Southeast Asia’s smallest capital. Old French colonial villas mix with tranquil Buddhist temples in this quaint diminutive city nestled on the banks of the Mekong.
Transfer to the hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and time for leisure.

Accommodation : Vientiane for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 VIENTIANE - BUDDHA PARK - CITY TOUR

Excursion to the open-air museum Wat Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) with an interesting collection of original statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities.
Visit the capital Vientiane. Wat Ho Pha Keo, once a temple of the Lao royal family, built in 1565, now converted into a museum, with beautiful Buddhist sculptures. Next to Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 in the Bangkok style. The interior walls of the monastery are littered with more than 2,000 small niches containing Buddhas made of silver and ceramics.
Continue to the boulevard is Patuxai, a monumental building inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. That Luang Stupa (Great Holy Relic) was built between the 11th and 13th centuries and is considered a national monument of Laos.
Visit the night market on the banks of the Mekong River with a diverse range of Lao goods.

Meals : Breakfast

3

DAY 3 VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the airport and flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by QV101 at 11.30-12.15. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (6 km) to your hotel.
In the charming UNESCO-protected town of Luang Prabang, golden Buddha images adorn gilded temples with sweeping roofs, while saffron-clad monks drift silently by.
Time at your leisure .

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Luang Prabang for 3 nights

4

JOUR 4 LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE - CITY TOUR

Let’s get spiritual as we follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims to the Pak Ou Caves. These ancient limestone caves are crammed full of thousands of Buddha statues, many broken and crumbling, covered in dust and cobwebs. But first, relax on a cruise upstream the Mekong River observing life on the sleepy riverbanks. If there’s time, we’ll stop at a village where the eye-watering Lao Lao whisky is made. Be warned, it’s potent! Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is a charming town filled with heritage buildings, colonial villas and gilded temples.
Wat Xieng Thong: Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 and situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the most beautiful monastery in Luang Prabang and shows the typical Lao art style with old religious artifacts and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art.
Wat Visunalat (Wat Visoun) and That Makmo: Wat Visunalat (Wat Visoun) was built in 1513 during the reign of Chao Wisunalat, it is the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang with a collection of gilded wooden Buddhas from the 15th and 16th centuries. Also visit That Makmo, one of the more unusually shaped stupas in Luang Prabang. It is affectionately called by many locals as That Makmo, meaning Watermelon Stupa, on account of its rotund shape.
Wat Aham: Explore Wat Aham, an old temple known for its two enormous banyan trees.
Mount Phousi for sunset: Climb 328 steps starting from the entrance on the opposite side of National Museum, or 410 steps on the other side of Khan River to the small temples atop Phou Si. The hill is 150m high and sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river.
Transfer to/from Talat Night Market (Hmong Market).

Meals : Breakfast

5

DAY 5 LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SI WATERFALL

5.30: Early this morning, give alms to the monks before starting your tour of Luang Prabang. Begin your excursion with a visit to the local market to see the bustle and activity of the early morning.
We’ll then go to see the rich treasures in the National Museum, formerly the Royal Palace. Check out the royal family’s private quarters. They have been preserved just as they were when the royal family were forced to leave. Nearby is Hor Phra Bang, an ornate temple housing a sacred Buddha shrouded in legends. At New Year, the Buddha is carried to Wat Mai. So, we’ll go there too!
Pack your swimsuit for a unique swimming experience at the spectacular Kuang Si Falls. Water tumbles over limestone rocks into numerous turquoise pools that are used as natural swimming holes. It’s refreshingly chilly and impossible to resist! On the way back to Luang Prabang stop for a walk around a local village. Once there, take also the opportunity to visit the Bear Rescue Center founded by “Free the Bears” Foundation. The Foundation helps to rescue bears held in horrifying conditions throughout Asia, and regularly milked for their bito be used in traditional medicines. It also provides ongoing care to hundreds of rescued bears and operates rescued bear sanctuaries in several countries.

17:00 – 18:00 Experience Petanque with Locals
Elderly locals gather in the evenings to play their favourite game, Petanque. This game originated in the South of France in the early 1900’s is played widely across the country. Join in a game with a local group, and as a way of saying “thanks”, surprise them with some snacks and “Beer Lao” we’ve brought with us.

Meals : Breakfast

6

DAY 6 LUANG PRABANG - DEPARTURE

After breakfast at hotel, time at leisure until your transfer to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (6 km).

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Vientiane

Option A: Salana Boutique Hotel 4* – Deluxe room
Option B: Crowne Plaza Vientiane Hotel 5* – Standard room

Luang Prabang

Option A: Le Bel Air Resort 4* – Garnier room
Option B: Sofitel Luang Prabang Hotel 5* – Garden Suite room

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Land Package
Departures HOTEL OPTIONS
4* HOTEL 5* HOTEL
January 1st – March 31, 2024
1 person (solo traveler) 2570 5080
2 people 1425 2675
3-6 people 1225 2480
Single occupancy supplement  +500 +1645
Reduction for 3rd person with extra bed -135 -980
April 1st – September 30, 2024
1 person (solo traveler) 2210 3805
2 people 1245 2065
3-6 people 1045 1855
Single occupancy supplement +335 +1069
Reduction for 3rd person with extra bed -35 -500
High season supplements
Peak season on January 1-5, 2024 (Minimum 3 nights stay)  +45 per room per night
Peak season on January 1-3, 2024 +495 per room per night 
Peak season on April 12-18, 2024 and February 9-16, 2024 +310 per room per night

Supplement for compulsory dinner on December 24 and 31 to be advised at time of booking if mandatory.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Discover Vientiane and Luang Prabang – Detailed itinerary
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