The Hidden Heart of Laos
17 days from £3,995pp
Itinerary 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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Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Luang Prabang.
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Arriving into Luang Prabang you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.
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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 own 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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Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of this most charming of towns.
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Luang Prabang , The Plain of Jars
Transfer by road through the mountains to Phonsavan, home to the mysterious Plains of Jars. The road travels through some of the most impressive scenery in Southeast Asia.
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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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The Plain of Jars , Vang Vieng
Head on south to Vang Vieng, one of the most picturesque areas in the country.
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Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful area.
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Transfer from Vang Vieng with your guide and driver to Vientiane, the Laos capital.
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A morning tour of Vientiane and the rest of the day free - we highly recommend the herbal sauna and massage in the grounds of a monastery on the edge of town, or just relaxing at your lovely hotel.
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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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Venturing further into the heart of Laos today you head south to the 4,000 Islands region, with three nights to explore the area.
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Spend a day on the water with your guide exploring this beautiful region.
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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 , International return flight
A final morning to relax before a transfer to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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- Luang Prabang
- The Plain of Jars
- Vang Vieng
- Vientiane
- Hin Boun
- Thakek
- Champasak
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Laos will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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