Private Tour: 6 Days Lively Laos

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Luang Prabang, Vientiane
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Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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About this tour

Embark on a captivating 6-day journey through Laos, beginning in the enchanting city of Luang Prabang. Discover its well-preserved temples, vibrant markets, and serene atmosphere. Next, travel to Vientiane, the charming capital city where French colonial architecture meets traditional Laotian culture. Explore its key landmarks, including ancient temples and bustling markets. This tour offers a perfect blend of historical exploration and cultural immersion in two of Laos’ most captivating destinations.

Included/Excluded

  • * All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
  • * Accommodation based on twin or double sharing room
  • * All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles if specified in the program
  • * Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
  • * Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Tourism Union Indochina
  • * Entrance fees if specified in the program
  • * Airfares, Cruise, Train, Sleeper bus if specified in the program.
  • * Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver
  • * Meals not mentioned in the program
  • * Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
  • * Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
  • * Surcharge for the festive seasons
  • * Applicable Government Taxes and other service charges.
  • * The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
  • * Porterage Facility

Itinerary

<span> Day 1</span> Luang Prabang - Arrival

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the night in Luang Prabang.

<span> Day 2</span> Luang Prabang City Tour in the morning

If you're up before dawn (around 5:30am), you can witness and participate in the inspiring tradition of offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks, a practice with deep historical roots in Laos. After this, you might explore the morning market, observe the town's awakening, and then return to the hotel for breakfast.

Following breakfast, begin your exploration with a visit to the Royal Palace, now a National Museum, which displays valuable artifacts from the former Laotian royal family. (The museum is open daily from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, except Tuesdays.) Next, explore Luang Prabang’s prominent Buddhist temples, including Wat Visoun, a 16th-century temple that now serves as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, built in the early 19th century; and Wat Xiengthong, a 16th-century temple renowned for its classic Luang Prabang architecture. You’ll also have the chance to interact with monks at Wat Mai before climbing 328 steps to the top of Phousi Hill to enjoy a stunning sunset over the town. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy as you wish. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

<span> Day 3</span> Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Kuangsi Waterfall

You will be transferred to the bus station for your journey to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you'll be met and taken to your hotel. Check in, unwind, and enjoy your evening. Overnight stay in Vientiane.

<span> Day 4</span> Luang Prabang - Vientiane

You will be transferred to the bus station for your journey to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you'll be met and taken to your hotel. Check in, unwind, and enjoy your evening. Overnight stay in Vientiane.

<span> Day 5</span> Vientiane City Tour in the morning

Embark on a sightseeing tour of Vientiane’s key historical landmarks, starting with the religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest surviving temple from the Siamese invasion of 1828, renowned for its cloister housing over 8,000 Buddha statues. Next, visit Wat Ho Phakeo, once the residence of the Emerald Buddha (Pra Keo), now home to a collection of Buddha statues, antiques, and artifacts from around Vientiane. Explore That Luang Stupa, Laos’ most significant monument, originally built to enshrine a relic of Buddha’s chest bone. Also, see Patouxay, the Lao equivalent of the Arc de Triomphe, erected to honor those who died in past wars and now a prominent city landmark.

Then, take a one-hour drive southeast to Buddha Park, an enchanting sculpture garden featuring Buddhist and religious imagery over 500 years old. Notably, a massive concrete pumpkin in the park has three levels inside, symbolizing hell, earth, and heaven.

The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Vientiane.

<span> Day 6</span> Vientiane - Departure

Enjoy some relaxation time until it's time to transfer to Wattay International Airport for your departure flight.

Durations

5 - 8 days

Regional Tours

Laos

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Tour's Location

Luang Prabang, Vientiane
Land tourFrom: $148

Owner

Laos

Member Since 2024

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