Beautiful Laos - Small Group Tour

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Luang Prabang, Pakse, Vientiane
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Childrens: (from 4 to 8 years old)

8 Days/ 7 Nights - Tour
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Why you'll love this trip

Explore the splendours of this intriguing country and discover the charm of Luang Prabang, uncover the incredible Pak Ou Caves, visit the unassuming capital of Vientianne and sail the Mekong Delta on this private tour.

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
1 Free & Easy in Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
2 Pak Ou Caves Luang Prabang
3 Temples of Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
4 Vientiane Laos Cuisine Vientiane
5 Vientiane City Tour Vientiane
6 Enjoy the beautiful lush scenery as boating across the Mekong to Khong Island Don Khong Island
7 4000 Islands Boat Trip Pakse
8 Pakse flying home or another country

Detailed Itinerary Of Beautiful Laos - Small Group Tour

Day 1 - Free & Easy in Luang Prabang
Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon offers free time, take a walk around this quaint town and take the time to explore the Luang Prabang Night Market, where you can find an array of handmade textiles made by local villagers and the hill tribes of the area. A welcome dinner will be served at a local house accompanied by a traditional Baci ceremony. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: D         Transport: Mini-Van

Day 2 - Pak Ou Caves
Today discover the incredible Pak Ou Caves on a Mekong boat trip. Here in the cave walls and worshipped for centuries, are thousands of tiny gilded statues of Buddha that were left by pilgrims. Our next stop today is the local village of Ban Xangkhong, known for its hand-woven silks and traditional saa paper making. Later today we make our way to the famous Khouang Si waterfall, visiting the Bear Sanctuary en-route. It’s a time for swimming or just simply relaxing by the water’s edge. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van, Local Boat

Day 3 - Temples of Luang Prabang
This morning, a journey to Tamarind Cafe to take part in cooking real Lao cuisine. We will take a tuk-tuk to Phou Sy market to buy our ingredients for the cooking class. The chef will share his knowledge on local ingredients before travelling to the lakeside classroom outside of town where we will learn to prepare some local favourites such as khao niauw (sticky rice), oh paedek (soup with ground pork) and laarb kai (spicy Laotian chicken salad).Afterwards, we will enjoy our creations.
This afternoon we’ll visit the beautiful Wat Xieng Thong Temple, famed for its intricate mosaics and painted figurines. Our last stop today is the National Museum, before we make our way up PhouSy Mountain to enjoy a fantastic sunset view of Luang Prabang and the Nam Kan River joining the Mekong River.
This evening is at your leisure, or enjoy a Ramayana dance show (optional), one of the best traditional dances in Laos. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: L, B         Transport: Boat, Mini Van

Day 4 - Vientiane Laos Cuisine
Today's unique experience is a “Monks life encounter’. Buddhism is the basis of Laos culture and temples play an important role in Laotian daily life. The daily alms-giving ritual is a must-see for any visitor to Luang Prabang, a “Monks life encounter' offers the opportunity to participate in this practice in an authentic manner at a local temple. We will experience how typical Laos dishes like Laap Laos, Olam soup and papaya salad are cooked and then offer food to a local temple. We will receive a blessing where the monks chant for us as a part of this traditional ritual and later, join an open talk on Buddhism in Laos with monks, or enjoy lunch with the food you just cooked, according to your preference. We then transfer to the airport for our flight to Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Flight

Day 5 - Vientiane City Tour
Today we visit the COPE educational centre, a compelling centre that teaches us about Laos’ Hidden War and the aid that is being given to help civilian victims of conflict. Afterwards we continue on to the unique Buddha Park or Xiang Khouan as it’s known locally, the park is filled with hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu statues creating a peaceful atmosphere. On our way back to town we visit the Vientiane Orchid Centre which hosts one of the largest orchid collections in the world. Later, take a tour of Vientiane visiting Wat Sisaket, one of the oldest temples and home to thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and also visiting the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route to Lao’s national icon, That Luang Stupa, we pass the Patuxay Monument, known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van

Day 6 - Enjoy the beautiful lush scenery as boating across the Mekong to Khong Island
Today fly to Pakse, the laid back provincial capital of Champasack and drive to the ancient temple of Wat Phou, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Laos. Then enjoy the beautiful lush scenery as you take a small boat across the Mekong to Khong Island. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring this sedate and picturesque island and its villages on foot or by bike. Overnight in Don Khong Island.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Flight

Day 7 - 4000 Islands Boat Trip
Set sail this morning on a scenic 4000 Islands boat trip, where you may spot the rare Irrawaddy Mekong Dolphin! After our boat ride we visit the famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng, the largest waterfalls in South East Asia and also known as the Niagara of the east. Overnight in Pakse.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Local Boat

Day 8 - Pakse
Explore Pakse town your own way. Arrangements come to an end after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Flight

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Included:
  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Private boat trips on the Mekong in Luang Prabang and Pakse
  • Economy class flights Luang Prabang - Vientiane and Vientiane - Pakse
  • English speaking specialist guides at local sights
  • Transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
  • 7 nights standard 3 star hotels.
  • Superior (4 star) and deluxe (5 star) properties are also available
  • Airport arrival and departure transfersEntrance fees to all included sights
  • Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Excluded:
  • Single Room Supplement is 660 USD
  • International flights and visa
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Notes:
  • Please reconfirm the departure time or pick-up time with our travel consultant via email or phone call one day prior to departure date.
  • The trip maybe will be operated by VINADAY TRAVEL's partners. 
  • Please request vegetarian or Halal food options 24 hours in advance of your tour. Please note a surcharge will be incurred.
  • Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) are subject to supplementary charges

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Good tour

Very organized and informative

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