The sleepy riverside town of Vang Vieng

Laos tours

The sleepy riverside town of Vang Vieng

Our specialists’ unrivalled knowledge of Laos means they’re well placed to advise you on creating a tailored tour in this fascinating country. Their itinerary ideas act as a starting point when planning your route and are intended to be personalised to reflect your interests, whether you wish to wander the backstreets of Luang Prabang, relax by the water’s edge in the rural south, or admire the scenery on a sedate river boat journey.

The country's laid-back atmosphere and colourful traditional culture is fuelled by the wonderful Laotian people, and each bespoke tour will include opportunities to learn about their traditional way of life.

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Our recommended tours in Laos

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Laos, and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

  • Vat Phou Cruise in the 4000 islands

    Laos Past & Present

    • Cruise along the Mekong on the Vat Phou boat.

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

    • Sail around the beautiful 4,000 Islands and perhaps spot the Irrawaddy dolphin.

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

    10 days from £3,370pp

  • Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos

    Classic Laos tour

    • Explore the capital, Vientiane, with its museums, temples and fantastic cuisine.

    • Visit Wat Phou, Champasak and the laidback river hamlets in the 4000 island region.

    • Three full days to explore the kaleidoscopic temples, colonial architecture and relaxed atmosphere of UNESCO protected Luang Prabang.

    • A full day cruising along the northern reaches of the Mekong.

    • Discover the hill tribes and stunning scenery surrounding Muang La.

    13 days from £3,885pp

  • Plain of Jars site one, near Phonsavan

    The Hidden Heart of Laos

    • 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.

    17 days from £3,995pp

  • Exploring Xe Bang Fai Cave

    Off the beaten track Laos and Cambodia

    • Soak up the culture in Vientiane; one of Southeast Asia's sleepiest capital cities.

    • Explore the stunning scenery of central Laos, including caves of Kong Lor and Xe Bang Fai.

    • Enjoy an unforgettable experience, camping under the stars in Nam Theun National Protected Area.

    • Follow the old 'Angkor Road', taking in the temples of Wat Phou, Preah Vihear, Banteay Srei and of course, Angkor Wat.

    16 days from £4,095pp

  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

    Essential Laos explorer

    • Discover the secrets behind some of Thailand's best loved cuisine in Bangkok.

    • Visit the elephants of Chiang Rai.

    • Spend a day cruising down the upper Mekong.

    • Explore Muang La and learn about Laos' ethnic minority groups.

    • Explore Luang Prabang's old UNESCO Heritage town.

    15 days from £5,575pp

  • Red Dzao Woman, Thanh Kim Valley, Sapa, Vietnam

    A tribal journey through northern Vietnam and Laos

    • Explore the frenetic Vietnamese capital and sample some of the country's best loved street food.

    • Journey through the rarely visited and strikingly beautiful Ha Giang region of Vietnam. Here you will explore the history and culture of the Dao and Hmong minority people.

    • Trek your way through Hoang Su Phi and Sapa as well as taking a cable car to the highest point in Indochina - Mount Fansipan.

    • Wander through the old battlefields of Dien Bien Phu and learn about Vietnam's greatest ever military victory.

    • In Laos you will take one of the most rewarding river journeys in the region followed by some time in remote Phongsali.

    • End with some luxury at Muang La Lodge and some time in UNESCO recognised Luang Prabang.

    19 days from £5,800pp

  • Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang

    Intrepid Laos tour

    • Trek in a remote National Park.

    • Stay in Laos' very first eco-lodge.

    • Enjoy a relaxing boat ride through northern Laos.

    • Soak up the atmosphere of spiritual Luang Prabang.

    • Explore the enigmatic and remote Plain of Jars.

    23 days from £6,750pp

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