Laos Uncovered tour
15 days
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Group Tour
This two week itinerary provides a comprehensive tour of Laos from north to south. You'll visit the beautiful temples of Luang Prabang, the enigmatic Plain of Jars, stunning scenery of Vang Vieng and much more
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This two week itinerary provides a comprehensive tour of Laos from north to south. You'll visit the beautiful temples of Luang Prabang, the enigmatic Plain of Jars, stunning scenery of Vang Vieng and much more
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPakbeng
End CityDon Daeng
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Accommodation in twin shared room
- Domestic air ticket as stated only
- Private boat trip as stated in the itinerary
- English speaking guide (some other languages available on request)
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel, lunch/dinner where stated only
- Gov't tax and service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Chiang Rai and transfer to hotel
Meet and greet at Chiang Rai airport, Thailand when you will be transferred to your hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure.
OVERNIGHT:
Chiang Rai hotel
EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement (LATMLU), Extra day in Chiang Rai - pre-tour
Day 2: Huay Xai, cruise to Pakbeng
We transfer early this morning to the border town of Huay Xay. The Luang Say Cruise boat leaves Huay Xay pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and visit minority ethnic groups; then, a ...
OVERNIGHT:
Pakbeng hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Pakbeng, cruise to Luang Prabang via Pak Ou Caves
Full breakfast at lodge. At 08:30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop to discover a Hmong village before having a buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak-Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, and then visit Pak Ou Caves "Cave of a thousand...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Luang Prabang, half day city tour
This morning we begin our walking tour taking in some the cities most beautiful temples. Depending on the rest of your programme this may include the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing the classical Luang Prabang style, as...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5: Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Waterfall
After breakfast, we visit the local Phosi Market, this is the place where all the locals shop and your guide will show you the diverse offerings on display. We also stop at Ock Pop Tok, a silk weaving centre. Here you will be given a guided tour and the silk weaving proc...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Luang Prabang to Xieng Khouang
Today, we make the day's drive through wonderful natural scenery to Xieng Khouang. The journey will give you plenty of opportunities for photos and visiting hill tribe villages. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit Site 1 of the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau.
OVERNIGHT:
Xieng Khouang hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7: Xieng Khouang, Plain of Jars & Muang Khoun
This morning we have time to visit the interesting Central Market in Phonsavan, and the MAG UXO information centre showing the fantastic work they do in clearing unexploded ordnance in the area before transferring to jar site 2, then walk to site 3 via the Pathet Lao cam...
OVERNIGHT:
Xieng Khouang hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8: Xieng Khouang to Vang Vieng
After breakfast, we visit Mulberries Silk Farm, a Lao Sericulture company specializing in fair trade silk production. We then get back on the road again for our journey to Vang Vieng. In the afternoon we arrive in Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town, which is nestled o...
OVERNIGHT:
Vang Vieng hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9: Vang Vieng to Vientiane
This morning We then have time for a short walk and a visit to the impressive Tham Jang caves as well as a boat ride on the Nam Song River to admire the impressive limestone karst scenery. This afternoon we drive south to the Lao capital of Vientiane. En route we stop of...
OVERNIGHT:
Vientiane hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10: Vientiane, half day city tour
Your half day city tour enables us to explore Vientiane capital by visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald ...
OVERNIGHT:
Vientiane hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 11: Vientiane fly to Pakse, drive to Tadlo
You will be transferred to the airport early this morning for your flight to Pakse. On arrival in Pakse, depart for the Bolaven Plateau, a mountainous region home to dozens of hill tribes, waterfalls and coffee and tea plantations. The first stop is the visit of Tad Lo w...
OVERNIGHT:
Paksong hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 12: Tadlo to Khong Island via Wat Phou
After an early breakfast, we head out towards Khong Island. On the way we make a short detour to visit Pha Suam waterfall and to explore the ethnic minority villages of Lao Teung. We continue to travel by road via Pakse town crossing the Mekong by ferry to visit the fasc...
OVERNIGHT:
Khong Island hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 13: Khong Island, Khone Island & Don Daeng
Following breakfast, we enjoy a visit to the surrounding countryside, and embark on a long tail boat tour of the Don Khone area, which takes you to visit the remains of the French period and Liphi Waterfall or "the Corridor of the Devil". We return to the mainland at the...
OVERNIGHT:
Don Daeng hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 14: Don Daeng, free day
A free day at leisure in Don Daeng. Overnight on Don Daeng.
OVERNIGHT:
Don Daeng hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 15: Don Daeng , return to Pakse for flight homeAfter breakfast, you will be transferred back to Pakse and onto the airport for your departing flight.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Extra day in Pakse - post-tour
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- International air tickets to/from Laos (available on request)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room accommodation (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide (fee may apply)
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Child or adult in triple sharing room
- Tipping, drinks, meals not indicated on itinerary
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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