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Plain of Jars, Laos

The hidden heart of Laos

17 days from £5,375pp
Plain of Jars, Laos
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Tour highlights

  • Soak up the charming atmosphere of Luang Prabang.

  • Discover the strange giant stone jars of Phonsavan.

  • Explore the 4,000 Islands area in depth and interact with locals in the region.

  • Visit the hidden caves of Kong Lor.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Luang Prabang.

  • Arriving in Luang Prabang, you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.

    • Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
      Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
    • Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • A chance to take part in a spiritual ritual that has been a part of Luang Prabang's heritage since time immemorial — alms giving to the local community of monks at dawn. You then return to your hotel for breakfast before spending the day with your private guide exploring the delights of Luang Prabang using electronic bicycles. In the afternoon, you will take a trip to the scenic waterfalls at Kuang Si.

    • Alms Giving Luang Prabang
      Alms Giving Luang Prabang
    • Early morning Alms Giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang
      Early morning Alms Giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang
    • Monks walking by Mount Phousi
      Monks walking by Mount Phousi

  • Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of this most charming of towns.

    • Tad Sae waterfall
      Tad Sae waterfall
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Kamu Lodge
      Kamu Lodge

  • Transfer by road through the mountains to Phonsavan, home to the mysterious Plains of Jars. The route travels through some of the most impressive scenery in Southeast Asia.

    • Plain of Jars near Phonsavan
      Plain of Jars near Phonsavan
    • Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, central Laos
      Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, central Laos
    • Local village, Phonsavan, Laos
      Local village, Phonsavan, Laos

  • Visit the three sites of the strange giant stone jars and the ancient capital at Muang Kham. You may wish to try the hot springs while you are here.

    • Plain of Jars
      Plain of Jars
    • Chillis and Kaffir Lime Leaves; Phonsavan Market, Laos
      Chillis and Kaffir Lime Leaves; Phonsavan Market, Laos
    • Plain of Jars, Phonsavan
      Plain of Jars, Phonsavan

  • Head south to Vang Vieng, one of the most picturesque areas in the country.

    • Kayaking, Vang Vieng, Laos
      Kayaking, Vang Vieng, Laos
    • Vang Vieng, Laos
      Vang Vieng, Laos
    • Vang Vieng, Laos
      Vang Vieng, Laos

  • Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful area.

    • Local river boats, Vang Vieng, Laos
      Local river boats, Vang Vieng, Laos
    • Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos
      Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos
    • Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos
      Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos

  • Transfer from Vang Vieng with your guide and driver to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

    • Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos
      Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos
    • Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
      Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
    • Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos
      Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos

  • A morning tour of Vientiane and the rest of the day free — we highly recommend the herbal sauna and massage on the grounds of a monastery on the edge of town or just relaxing at your lovely hotel.

    • Pha That Luang, Vientiane
      Pha That Luang, Vientiane
    • Patuxai monument, Vientiane
      Patuxai monument, Vientiane
    • Pha That Luang, Vientiane
      Pha That Luang, Vientiane

  • Today, you will head south with your guide and driver to the beautiful Hin Boun National Park.

    • Nam Hin Boun, Laos
      Nam Hin Boun, Laos
    • Kong Lor Caves, Hin Boun
      Kong Lor Caves, Hin Boun
    • Hin Boun, Laos
      Hin Boun, Laos

  • This morning, you will visit Kong Lor Cave before heading to Thakhek, an attractive town with interesting buildings and an excellent spot to break your journey south.

    • Late in the day, central Laos
      Late in the day, central Laos
    • Dusk on the river, central Laos
      Dusk on the river, central Laos
    • Trek, Thakhek
      Trek, Thakhek

  • Spend the day exploring the area with your guide, heading out to Buddha Cave. Evening in Thakhek.

    • Nong Pa Fa, Thakhek
      Nong Pa Fa, Thakhek
    • Architecture in Thakhek
      Architecture in Thakhek

  • Today, you venture further into the heart of Laos and head south to the 4,000 Islands region, where you will spend three nights exploring the area.

    • Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
      Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
    • Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos
      Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos
    • View from La Folie Lodge, Champasak
      View from La Folie Lodge, Champasak

  • Spend a day on the water with your guide exploring this beautiful region.

    • Khone Phapheng
      Khone Phapheng
    • Sunset over the Mekong
      Sunset over the Mekong
    • Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone
      Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone

  • Head to the magnificent Wat Phou temple complex today, exploring these impressive ruins that pre-date Angkor Wat.

    • Champasak, Laos
      Champasak, Laos
    • Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak
      Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak
    • Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak
      Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak

  • A final morning to relax before a transfer to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palaces, Champasak
      Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palaces, Champasak
    • Local temple, Champasak, Southern Laos
      Local temple, Champasak, Southern Laos
    • Champasak local life walking tour
      Champasak local life walking tour

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Luang Prabang
 
The Plain of Jars
 
Vang Vieng
 
Vientiane
 
Hin Boun
 
Thakhek
 
Champasak
 

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