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14-Day Experience Southeast Asia's Hidden Pearl

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Overview

Known as Southeast Asia's 'Hidden Pearl', on this two-week tour, you'll travel the length of Laos and truly get to know this wonderful country!

Beginning in Luang Prabang, you'll explore the city on the traditional mode of transport, tuk-tuk, before heading off to Kuang Si Waterfalls and Pak Ou Caves. Moving on, Vang Vieng is up next where the outdoor enthusiast in you will come to life with a series of kayaking, boating and trekking tours that are essential when you visit Laos!

Moving on, you'll find yourself in the cultural capital, Vientiane where you'll tour the famous Buddha Park and the many temples in the city before flying to Pakse to explore the 4,000 Islands!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Adventure
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Luang Prabang!

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Welcome to Luang Prabang!

Sabaidee and welcome to Luang Prabang! At the airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel, where you can recover from the long journey. You'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Chitdara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Luang PrabangOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Luang Prabang Airport to Villa Chitdara

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

Day 2

Tuk-Tuk Tour of Luang Prabang

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Tuk-Tuk Tour of Luang Prabang

The tuk-tuk is one of the most popular means of transportation when you visit Laos and the perfect vehicle for an open-air tour through Luang Prabang. You will visit the temples of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai and Wat Phra Buddabhat, as well as the National Museum and finally, you'll climb Phou Si Mountain. The view of the city and the confluence of Nam Khan and Mekong is simply magnificent and is the perfect way to end your city tour.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Chitdara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wat Visoun

    Wat Aham

    Wat Xiengthong

    Wat Mai

    Royal Palace Museum

    Mount Phousi

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Villa Chitdara to Luang Prabang

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

Day 3

Kuang Si Waterfall & Longboat Ride to Pak Ou Caves

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Kuang Si Waterfall & Longboat Ride to Pak Ou Caves

Today you will drive to Kuang Si Waterfall, one of the most famous waterfalls in Laos. Once you arrive at the waterfall, you can take a dip in the pools. Afterwards, you can explore the Kuang Si Conservation Area, where bears live in a protected environment. Back in Luang Prabang, you'll board a traditional longboat and drive upstream on the Mekong River to the cave temple, Pak Ou. On the way back you'll stop in some traditional Laotian villages: Ban Xanghai, Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Chitdara3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kuang Si Waterfall

    Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre

    Longboat Ride to Pak Ou Caves & Traditional Villages

    Pak Ou Caves

    Ban Xang Hai

    Ban Xang Khong

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Villa Chitdara to Kuang Si Waterfall

    Private Driver from Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre to Luang Prabang

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang Province

Day 4

Travel from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

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Travel from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

This morning, you'll leave Luang Prabang and drive to the small town of Vang Vieng. This city is known for its untouched nature and is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. On the way, you'll visit the village of Ban Nadao. Here, you'll enjoy a rural walk through lush green rice fields surrounded by towering mountains, providing a great backdrop for a photo. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Saksiri Riverside Boutique Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vang ViengOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

    Vang Vieng

Day 5

Kayaking, Caving & Hiking in Vang Vieng

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Kayaking, Caving & Hiking in Vang Vieng

Today, prepare to get sporty around Vang Vieng! First, you will be taken by car to the river. From here, you'll go down the river by kayak. Busy paddling will take you to an interesting cave, which will be explored together. After a picnic, you will continue to a bio-farm and then by boat to another cave. Afterwards, you'll paddle back to Vang Vieng.

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    Accommodation

    Saksiri Riverside Boutique Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kayaking, Caving & Hiking in Vang Vieng

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Saksiri Riverside Boutique Hotel to Nam Song River

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vang Vieng

Day 6

Free Day in Vang Vieng

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Free Day in Vang Vieng

Today, the day is at your free disposal to explore Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng was once a small village, then tourism found its way and the small village turned into a bustling backpacker town. Vang Vieng is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia; you'll never grow tired of its limestone karst mountains that protrude out from the flat plains before the mountain ranges. You can spend the day tubing, exploring waterfalls or head out to the surrounding villages!

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    Accommodation

    Saksiri Riverside Boutique Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vang ViengOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vang Vieng

Day 7

Travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

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Travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Today, you'll leave Vang Vieng behind and drive to the capital, Vientiane. It is the largest city in Laos, but unlike the typical hectic cities of Southeast Asia, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. The rest of the afternoon is at your free disposal in the quiet capital. You could take a walk along the Mekong River to explore the night market and admire the sunset over the water.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel 3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    VientianeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vang Vieng

    Vientiane

Day 8

Vientiane City Tour & Buddha Park

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Vientiane City Tour & Buddha Park

Today, you'll visit the most important sights of the city: Wat Sisaket, where thousands of Buddha statues are kept and the former royal temple Wat Prakeo, which once housed the Jade Buddha. On the way to the gold-covered symbol of the city, That Luang, you'll stop at the victory monument, Phatuxay. Finally, you'll drive to the outskirts of the city and walk through the extensive Buddha Park, which is known as one of the highlights of the city, home to 200 Buddhist and Hindu figures of all sizes.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel 3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vientiane

    Wat Si Saket

    Patuxay Monument

    Pha That Luang

    Buddha Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from GRAND HOTEL VIENTIANE to Vientiane

    Private Driver from Pha That Luang Vientiane to Buddha Park

    Private Driver from Buddha Park to GRAND HOTEL VIENTIANE

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vientiane

    Vientiane Prefecture

Day 9

Fly to Pakse, then Explore Wat Phou & Khong Island

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Fly to Pakse, then Explore Wat Phou & Khong Island

Today, you'll head to the airport after breakfast. From Pakse Airport, the journey continues through the south; you'll drive to the nearby city of Champasak and visit the destroyed Khmer temple complex, Wat Phou. In 2001, the complex was declared UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Afterwards, you'll continue through a beautiful landscape to Khong Island, one of the larger of the Si Pan Don island landscape, which is characterised by 4000 islands. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Pon Arena Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wat Phousalao

    Khong IslandOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from GRAND HOTEL VIENTIANE to Wattay International Airport

    Plane from Wattay International Airport to Pakse International Airport

    Private Driver from Pakse to Muang Champassak

    Private Driver from Wat Phousalao to Don Khong

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    Breakfast

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    Vientiane

    Pakse

    Champasak Province

    Muang Khong

Day 10

Visit Laos' 4,000 Islands

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Visit Laos' 4,000 Islands

Today, you'll explore the island landscape of the 4,000 islands by boat and on foot. Here, the Mekong is widest - during the rainy season it can reach a width of up to 12 kilometres. If the water rises, some islands disappear. This phenomenon has also given the area its name. On arrival in Don Khong, you will visit the Liphi Falls, where you will also see the old locomotive, a railroad line and a colonial bridge built by the French.

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    Accommodation

    Pon Arena Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Si Phan Don Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pon arena Hotel to Li Phi Falls / Tat Somphamit Waterfalls

    Boat from Li Phi Falls / Tat Somphamit Waterfalls to Pon arena Hotel

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Muang Khong

    Champasak Province

Day 11

Free Day in Don Khong

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Free Day in Don Khong

Today, the day is free to spend as you wish. The largest island in the Si Phan Don region, Khong Island is a calm retreat and natural paradise. There's plenty of things to do here but one of the best activities is to simply slow down to the local pace of life, kick back in a hammock and relax. If you're looking for more adventure, you can explore the rapids and waterfalls that protect this area and its ecosystem and enjoy the most spectacular sunsets!

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    Accommodation

    Pon Arena Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Khong IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Muang Khong

    Champasak Province

Day 12

Another Free Day in Don Khong

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Another Free Day in Don Khong

Today, you'll have another free day to spend as you wish. If you did enough relaxing in this natural paradise yesterday, today you can take on more adventure. You can head off to the rapids, go swimming in waterfalls and more. In the evening, find yourself a good spot to catch one of the most spectacular sunsets!

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    Accommodation

    Pon Arena Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Khong IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Muang Khong

    Champasak Province

Day 13

Travel to Pakse via Khone Phapheng Falls

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Travel to Pakse via Khone Phapheng Falls

Today you will cross the Mekong River over a bridge and drive to the beautiful Khone Phapheng Rapids (Mekong Falls). Khone Phapheng is the widest waterfall on earth and the largest waterfall in Asia. Here you can take great pictures! You'll then continue to Pakse where you'll check into your final hotel. The rest of the day in Pakse is free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Champasak Grand Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Khone Phapheng

    Free Time in PakseOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pon arena Hotel to Pakse

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Muang Khong

    Champasak Province

    Pakse

Day 14

Departure from Pakse

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Departure from Pakse

This morning, after breakfast, your driver will take you to the airport in Pakse.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Champasak Grand Hotel to Pakse International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pakse

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 21 activities
  • 13 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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