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- Domestic flight in Laos
- 5 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Private car, driver & guide
- Entrance fees
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Laos Snapshot
Vientiane
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Vientiane
Luang Prabang
Snapshot of Laos
This short Laos tour will take you from the capital Vientiane to the cultural centre of the north, Luang Prabang and show you the highlights of Laos in a short space of time - it's the perfect short Laos tour to add on to a trip to Indochina, Thailand or elsewhere in Asia.
Begin with a 2-night stay in Vientiane with a full day of sightseeing and a morning visit to the Buddha Park.
From Vientiane, fly to Luang Prabang, the cultural capital of Laos and discover the temples, markets and natural attractions in and around Luang Prabang.
As with all of our Laos holidays, this one can be tailored to fit your interests, time and budget, so just let us know your preferences and we can adjust things as you wish.
Inclusions
- Domestic flight between Vientiane & Luang Prabang
- All airport transfers by private car
- Private car, driver and guide on excursions
- Entrance Fees
Accommodation
- 2 nights Vientiane
- 3 nights Luang Prabang
Excursions
- Full day tour Vientiane
- Half day tour to Buddha Park, Vientiane
- Half day tour Luang Prabang
- Half day tour to Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Full day tour Luang Prabang with Pak Ou Caves
Day 1: Vientiane
On arrrival in Vientiane you will be met & transferred to your chosen hotel.
Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khuan), where you can admire the impressive collection of Buddhist statuary.
Overnight Vientiane. Breakfast included.
Day 2: Vientiane
Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Vientiane.
The capital city of Laos, Vientiane, still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards and interesting temples and colourful markets.
Tour the many highlights of the city, including Pha That Luang, a gleaming golden stupa which is perhaps the most important national monument in Laos.
Visit Ho Pha Keo, the formal royal temple, now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture.
Visit the beautiful Buddhist Wat, Wat Si Saket and Patuxai, a monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs.
Overnight Vientiane. Breakfast included.
Day 3: Vientiane - Luang Prabang
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.
Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings.
The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Enjoy an afternoon tour of Luang Prabang.
Begin with a visit to Wat Visoun (Wat Wisunalat), the oldest living temple in the city, dating back to 1513 and containing a collection of antique wooden Buddhas.
Visit nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city.
Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaics and gold-stenciled murals.
From there, stroll down the main street of the city, and if time permits, stop by some of the many temples that line its sides, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoun, Wat Sop And Wat Sene.
You can either be taken back to your hotel or left in town to explore further on your own. Most hotels are only 10-15 minutes away by tuk-tuk or taxi.
Overnight Luang Prabang. Breakfast included.
Day 4: Luang Prabang
After breakfast, travel up the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves.
These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images of every style and material imaginable.
Visit the National Museum (Royal Palace), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs.
This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos.
Afterwards, visit Hor Phrabang with its collection of the palace's most prized art pieces, including the Phrabang, cast of a gold, silver and bronze alloy and standing almost a metre tall.
Continue to Wat Mai, which was constructed in 1821 during the reign of King Manthatourath, and was once the residence of the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy.
Visit Mount Phousi for sunset. The hill is 150 m high and sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river.
Overnight Luang Prabang. Breakfast included.
Day 5: Luang Prabang
From Luang Prabang, travel by vehicle in the afternoon to Kuang Si Waterfall.
This waterfall is located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools.
Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment.
Visit a local village (Ban Ou or Ban Na Ouane) on the way, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Luang Prabang further on your own or relax at your hotel.
Overnight Luang Prabang. Breakfast included.
Day 6: Luang Prabang - Depart
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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.
Standard Hotel Suggestions Vientiane:
Ansara Hotel
Standard Hotel Suggestions Luang Prabang:
Le Sen Boutique Hotel
Mekong Riverview Boutique Hotel
Burasari Heritage Hotel
5 night Snapshot of Laos - Standard:
- Price from £690 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.
Contact Us:
All of our Laos Tours are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
Call us now to speak to a Laos holiday expert about your Laos holiday or tour of Indochina.
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