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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
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 into 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]()
Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang -
![Novice Monk Luang Prabang]()
Novice Monk Luang Prabang -
![Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang]()
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
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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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![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
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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, Laos]()
Luang Prabang, Laos -
![Pak Ou Caves]()
Pak Ou Caves -
![View from Phousi Hill]()
View from Phousi Hill
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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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![Plain of Jars near Phonsovan]()
Plain of Jars near Phonsovan -
![Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, central Laos]()
Plain of Jars, Phonsavan, central Laos -
![Chillis and Kaffir Lime Leaves; Phonsavan Market, Laos]()
Chillis and Kaffir Lime Leaves; Phonsavan Market, 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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![Plain of Jars, Phonsavan]()
Plain of Jars, Phonsavan -
![Plain of Jars]()
Plain of Jars -
![Local village, Phonsavan, Laos]()
Local village, Phonsavan, Laos
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Head on south to Vang Vieng, one of the most picturesque areas in the country.
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![Kayaking, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Kayaking, Vang Vieng, Laos -
![Vang Vieng Nam Song River, Laos]()
Vang Vieng Nam Song River, Laos -
![Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Vang Vieng, Laos
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Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful area.
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![Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Early morning Vang Vieng, Laos -
![Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Early morning mist, Vang Vieng, Laos -
![Local river boats, Vang Vieng, Laos]()
Local river boats, Vang Vieng, Laos
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Transfer from Vang Vieng with your guide and driver to Vientiane, the Laos capital.
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![Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos]()
Patuxai Monument, Vientiane, Laos -
![Wat That Luang, Vientiane]()
Wat That Luang, Vientiane -
![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 in 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]()
Nam Hin Boun, Laos -
![Kong Lor Caves, Hin Buon]()
Kong Lor Caves, Hin Buon -
![Hin Boun, Laos]()
Hin Boun, Laos
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This morning you will visit Kong Lor Cave, before heading on to Thakhek, an attractive town with some interesting buildings and a good spot to break your journey south.
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![Late in the day, central Laos]()
Late in the day, central Laos -
![Nong Pa Fa, Thakhek]()
Nong Pa Fa, Thakhek -
![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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![Dusk on the river, central Laos]()
Dusk on the river, central Laos -
![Architecture in Thakhek]()
Architecture in Thakhek
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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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![Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos]()
Temple detail at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos -
![Champasak, Laos]()
Champasak, Laos -
![Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palaces, Champasak]()
Wat Phou Temple's Southern Palaces, Champasak
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Spend a day on the water with your guide exploring this beautiful region.
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![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 -
![Khone Phapheng]()
Khone Phapheng
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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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![Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone]()
Liphi Waterfall, Don Khone -
![Sunset over the Mekong]()
Sunset over the Mekong -
![View from La Folie Lodge, Champasak]()
View from La Folie Lodge, 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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![Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos]()
Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted near the 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos -
![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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Avani ![Pool at Avani, Luang Prabang]()
Avani
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Apsara Rive Droite ![Apsara Rive Droite, Luang Prabang]()
Apsara Rive Droite
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Amantaka ![Amantaka, Luang Prabang]()
Amantaka
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View more accommodation in Luang Prabang
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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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Ansara Hotel ![Ansara Hotel, Vientiane]()
Ansara Hotel
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Chantha House ![Chantha House, Hin Boun]()
Chantha House
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Inthira ![Inthira, Thakek]()
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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| Luang Prabang | ||
| The Plain of Jars | ||
| Vang Vieng | ||
| Vientiane | ||
| Hin Boun | ||
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| Champasak |
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