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Price Guide
4 Nights - £850pp

Hotel, Transfers, Tours included

Tour Info
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast & some other meals
  • Private car, driver & guide
  • Departure transfer from Luang Prabang
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  • Based on 2023-24 Prices

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Northern Laos Highlights

Lolo Woman, Northern Laos

Lolo Woman, Northern Laos

Hmong lady near Muang La

Hmong lady near Muang La

River near Nong Khaew

River near Nong Khaew

Working in the fields

Working in the fields

Silk weaving in Akha village

Silk weaving in Akha village

 

Northern Laos Highlights

Discover the best of northern Laos on this 4 night trip from Luang Prabang.

Stay for 2 nights at Muang La, visiting hilltribe villages and the most scenic areas of this beautiful corner of Laos. Stay at Muang La Lodge which is a very comfortable base for exploring.

After a night at Nong Khiaw head back to Luang Prabang via the Pak Ou Caves and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre.

At a Glance

  • 1 nights Luang Prabang
  • 2 nights Muang La
  • 1 night Nong Khiaw
  • Hilltribe villages
  • Boat trip
  • Caves & Scenery
  • Pak Ou Caves

Day 1: Luang Prabang - Muang La

You will be collected from your hotel in Luang Prabang or at the airport depending on your schedule.

Drive to Muang La and have dinner at Muang La Resort’s Restaurant.

Overnight Muang La. Dinner included.

Day 2: Muang La - Ikho Village

Enjoy an excursion to Ikho and Hmong Villages to discover something of the culture and lifestyle of these two ethnic groups in northern Laos.

The track is superb and offers an incredible climb up to 1000 meters for a memorable and unique view.

The Ikho village, is home to Ikhos, an isolated community from Yunnan and Tibet that still remain extremely traditional. Enjoy lunch with a magnificent view.

In the afternoon, continue on foot for 45 minutes to the Hmong village of Ban Tauser. Explore the village on foot and enjoy some more scenery before returning to the resort.

Overnight Muang La. Breakfast & Dinner included.

Day 3: Muang La - Nong Khiaw

Enjoy an excursion by boat to Muang Ngoi. Muang Ngoi is a peaceful village in the middle of an area with impressive limestone cliffs and caves and is a good place from which to explore the surrounding countryside, including Tham Kang Cave.

Transfer on to Nong Khiaw for overnight.

Overnight Nong Khiaw. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang

Return to Luang Prabang with sightseeing at Pak Ou Caves en-route. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable.

Visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) accompanied by a TAEC guide (closed on Mondays).

The Centre exhibits unique ethnic clothing, household objects, religious artefacts, and handicrafts from various ethnic groups. Learn about their lifestyles, beliefs, and traditions with information in English.

Overnight Luang Prabang. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Luang Prabang

Transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Luang Prabang.

Is this a Private Tour or a Group Tour?

All of our tours are private tailor made itineraries, customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you.

You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions.

What are the departure dates?

Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.

As this is a private tour of Laos, there are no set departure dates.

Which Airlines do you use?

We work with all the major airlines flying to this part of the world.

Typically for Laos, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines would be airlines we most often use.

However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.

Which Hotels do you use?

We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.

We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.

We keep on top of hotel developments in Laos from our office in Vietnam and regularly inspect the hotels we use.

Do you cater for Solo Travellers?

Yes, we have many solo travellers, and Laos is a very safe, friendly and welcoming destinations for those travelling alone.

River cruises on the Mekong through Laos are a popular option for solo travellers, especially with Pandaw Cruises who offer no Single Supplements on many departures.

How long have you been organising holidays to Indochina?

We've been organising tailor made holidays to Laos & Indochina for over 10 years.

Our team has a wealth of combined experience in the industry and our Director has been involved in organising holidays to Indochina since the early 1990's.

Our partners on the ground in Indochina have over 20 years experience in operating there.

They understand the region extremely well and have a strong infrastructure of staff, guides and vehicles.

We've had the same partnership in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos for over 10 years.

How does your office in Vietnam help?

We have our own staff in Saigon which helps in many ways with our customers in Indochina and South East Asia.

It helps us to keep on top of any new hotel and travel developments in the region and forge stronger relationships with hotels and other partners.

We regularly do our own inspections of hotels and destinations in the region.

Should our clients need any assistance during a trip, we always have at least one of our own staff on the same time zone, and we're open 7 days a week in Saigon.

Muang La

With only 5 wooden villas and 10 bedrooms, built in the local traditional style, Muang La offers peace and tranquility in a beautiful setting.

At the side of the Lodge, a natural hot spring thousands of years old feeds a spa built 4m high to embrace the view of the river and the mountains.

Each of the 10 rooms at Muang La has an en-suite bathroom and private terrace. Local lightly scented wooden floors and white-washed walls create a smart feel to the rooms.

4 night Northern Laos Highlights - Standard:

  • Price from £850 pp

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.

All of our Classic Laos Tours are completely tailor-made and can be adjusted to suit your interests or budget.