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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.
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"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
Price:
17 days from £5,375pp
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Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Luang Prabang.
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Arriving in Luang Prabang, you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.
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![Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang]()
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![Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos]()
Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos -
![Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos]()
Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
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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.
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![Alms Giving Luang Prabang]()
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![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
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Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of this most charming of towns.
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![Tad Sae waterfall]()
Tad Sae waterfall -
![Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos]()
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos -
![Kamu Lodge]()
Kamu Lodge
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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.
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![Plain of Jars near Phonsovan]()
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![Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, central Laos]()
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![Local village, Phonsavan, Laos]()
Local village, Phonsavan, Laos
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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.
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![Chillis and Kaffir Lime Leaves; Phonsavan Market, Laos]()
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![Plain of Jars, Phonsavan]()
Plain of Jars, Phonsavan
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Head south to Vang Vieng, one of the most picturesque areas in the country.
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![Kayaking, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
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![Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Vang Vieng, Laos
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Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful area.
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![Local river boats, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
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![Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos -
![Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos
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Transfer from Vang Vieng with your guide and driver to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
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![Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos]()
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![Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos]()
Wat That Luang, Vientiane, Laos -
![Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos]()
Patuxai Monument in Vientiane, Laos
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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.
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![Pha That Luang, Vientiane]()
Pha That Luang, Vientiane -
![Patuxai monument, Vientiane]()
Patuxai monument, Vientiane -
![Pha That Luang, Vientiane]()
Pha That Luang, Vientiane
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Today, you will head south with your guide and driver to the beautiful Hin Boun National Park.
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![Nam Hin Boun, Laos]()
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![Kong Lor Caves, Hin Boun]()
Kong Lor Caves, Hin Boun -
![Hin Boun, Laos]()
Hin Boun, Laos
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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.
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![Late in the day, central Laos]()
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![Dusk on the river, central Laos]()
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![Trek, Thakhek]()
Trek, Thakhek
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Spend the day exploring the area with your guide, heading out to Buddha Cave. Evening in Thakhek.
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![Nong Pa Fa, Thakhek]()
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![Architecture in Thakhek]()
Architecture in Thakhek
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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.
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![Wat Phou, Champasak]()
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![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
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Spend a day on the water with your guide exploring this beautiful region.
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![Khone Phapheng]()
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![Sunset over the Mekong]()
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![Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone]()
Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone
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Head to the magnificent Wat Phou temple complex today, exploring these impressive ruins that pre-date Angkor Wat.
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![Champasak, Laos]()
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![Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak]()
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![Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak]()
Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palace, Champasak
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A final morning to relax before a transfer to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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![Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palaces, Champasak]()
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![Local temple, Champasak, Southern Laos]()
Local temple, Champasak, Southern Laos -
![Champasak local life walking tour]()
Champasak local life walking tour
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Accommodation
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Le Sen Boutique Hotel ![Le Sen Boutique Hotel,Luang Prabang]()
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Maison Souvannaphoum ![Pool area, Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum]()
Maison Souvannaphoum
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Avani Luang Prabang ![Pool at Avani, Luang Prabang]()
Avani Luang Prabang
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Maison Dalabua ![Maison Dalabua]()
Maison Dalabua
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Vansana Hotel ![Vansana Hotel, Phonsavan]()
Vansana Hotel
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Riverside Boutique Resort ![Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng]()
Riverside Boutique Resort
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Mandala Boutique Hotel ![Mandala Boutique Hotel, Vientiane]()
Mandala Boutique Hotel
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Souphattra Heritage Vientiane ![Swimming Pool, Souphattra Heritage Vientiane]()
Souphattra Heritage Vientiane
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Chantha House ![Chantha House, Hin Boun]()
Chantha House
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Inthira ![Inthira, Thakhek]()
Inthira
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The River Resort ![Riverside Rooms, The River Resort, Champasak]()
The River Resort
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La Folie Lodge ![Pool, La Folie lodge, Champasak]()
La Folie Lodge
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- Luang Prabang
- The Plain of Jars
- Vang Vieng
- Vientiane
- Hin Boun
- Thakhek
- Champasak
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Vang Vieng | ||
| Vientiane | ||
| Hin Boun | ||
| Thakhek | ||
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