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Wat Phou Temple, Champasak, Laos

Laos past & present

10 days from £4,345pp
Wat Phou Temple, Champasak, Laos
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Tour highlights

  • Visit the World Heritage Site of Wat Phou at Champasak.

  • Soak up the culture of Laos' spiritual heart in Luang Prabang.

  • Explore the region known as the 4000 islands at the southern tip of Laos.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic 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 Vientiane.

  • Today, you will arrive at Vientiane Airport and be met by one of our representatives. You will be driven to your hotel by private car.

    • 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

  • Today, you will take a tour of Vientiane, taking in some of the capital's religious and cultural highlights. This is also a great chance to learn more about the country with an informative guide.

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

  • An early start this morning as you are met at your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your flight to the south of the country. On arrival in Pakse, you will be transferred to nearby Champasak and your riverside hotel. The main highlight will be visiting Wat Phou, a World Heritage Site and an ancient capital in the 5th century and part of the Khmer Empire by the 10th century. Evening at leisure enjoying a lovely sunset.

    • Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
      Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos
    • Wat Phou Pavilions, Wat Phou Temple, Champasak Province
      Wat Phou Pavilions, Wat Phou Temple, Champasak Province
    • View over Wat Phou Pavilions and former Baray's, Wat Phou Temple, Champasak Province
      View over Wat Phou Pavilions and former Baray's, Wat Phou Temple, Champasak Province

  • Today you will board a Wat Phou Rice Barge, moving south toward the 4,000 Islands. En route, you will stop at a pre-Angkorian temple before exploring the beautiful archipelago by bicycle.

    • Long tail boats are the best way of navigating the waterways in Laos
      Long tail boats are the best way of navigating the waterways in Laos
    • 4000 Islands in southern Laos
      4000 Islands in southern Laos
    • Docked boats in the 4000 Islands, Laos
      Docked boats in the 4000 Islands, Laos

  • Your final day onboard the Wat Phou Rice Barge starts with a visit to Don Khone Island, an old port established by French colonists. Time permitting, you will then visit the impressive waterfalls of Khong Pha Peng before transferring back to Pakse in time for your onward flight. On arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The evening is at leisure to enjoy a good meal in the old capital.

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

  • Full day to explore the temples of Luang Prabang with your private guide. Rise at dawn to witness the unique sight of hundreds of saffron-robed monks as they stream the streets at morning almsgiving.

    • Temple in Luang Prabang
      Temple in Luang Prabang
    • Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang
      Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang
    • Temple, Luang Prabang
      Temple, Luang Prabang

  • A final day exploring the town at leisure, take in the laid-back atmosphere and riverside life with a refreshing Beer Lao on the banks of the Mekong at sunset.

    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Tad Sae waterfall
      Tad Sae waterfall
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • Final morning at leisure to enjoy Luang Prabang and relax, before you fly back to Bangkok to connect with your onward flight.

    • Kamu Lodge
      Kamu Lodge
    • Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Street scene in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang street scene
      Luang Prabang street scene

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Vientiane
 
Champasak
 
Pakse
 
Luang Prabang
 

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