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Laos - From North To South

16 days - Laos - From North To South

Tour code: GAL03
Embark on a journey from the historic royal capital of Laos, through the relaxed riverside city of Vientiane, to the breathtaking 4,000 islands and waterfalls in southern Laos. This comprehensive 16-day tour is perfect for city, culture, and nature enthusiasts, featuring opportunities for biking, trekking, and kayaking to keep you engaged while you discover Laos's rich history, natural beauty, and Buddhist heritage.

DESTINATION

  • Laos: Luang Prabang, Pakxe, Vang Vieng, Vientiane

Itinerary

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DAY MAIN ACTIVITIES OVERNIGHT IN
DAY 1 LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL (-) Luang Prabang
DAY 2 LUANG PRABANG - TAK BAAT / CITY TOUR (B, L) Luang Prabang
DAY 3 RICE IS LIFE EXPERIENCE / LIVING LAND FARM & KUANG SI WATERFALL (B, L) Luang Prabang
DAY 4 PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP (B, L) Luang Prabang
DAY 5 PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP (B, L) Vang Vieng
DAY 6 VANG VIENG - BUDDHA PARK - VIENTIANE (B) Vientiane
DAY 7 VIENTIANE - CITY TOUR (B, L) Vientiane
DAY 8 VIENTIANE – PAKSAN – KONGLOR (B, L) Kong Lor
DAY 9 KONG LOR CAVE - THAKHEK (B, L) Thakhek
DAY 10 THAKHEK – SAVANNAKHET (B, L) Savannakhet
DAY 11 SAVANNAKHET – TAD LO (B, L) Tad Lo
DAY 12 Head to Tad Lo, stopping at the Hor Tay Phidok Library, an important repository of ancient texts. Arrive in the afternoon and check in near the waterfall. HOR TAY PHIDOK LIBRARY An impressive library with a collection of ancient palm leaf books. Overnight in Tad Lo Distance: 260 km / 5-6 hrs (B, L) Bolaven Plateau
DAY 13 BOLAVEN PLATEAU - CHAMPASAK - VAT PHOU - DON KHONG (B, L) Don Khong
DAY 14 DON KHONG - 4000 ISLANDS DON KHONE (B, L) Don Khone
DAY 15 DON KHONE - KHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALL - PAKSE (B, L) Pakse
DAY 16 PAKSE - DEPARTURE (B)

DAY 1. LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL -

LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Luang Prabang is a truly remarkable city, renowned for its stunning setting amidst mountains and its historic temples, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 2. LUANG PRABANG - TAK BAAT / CITY TOUR B, L

LUANG PRABANG - TAK BAAT / CITY TOUR LUANG PRABANG - TAK BAAT / CITY TOUR

Explore the city by Tuk Tuk, a motorized rickshaw introduced to Southeast Asia in 1934. This open-air transport is perfect for touring Luang Prabang. Departing at 08:30, visit the open-air Morning Market in the old town, where local farmers bring fresh produce. Your guide will highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables while you pick up some snacks.

Next, take a short walk to Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, the National Museum (Royal Palace), and Hor Phra Bang. Continue by Tuk Tuk to Wat Visounnalath, then to Wat Xieng Thong along the Nam Khan River. Conclude the day with a visit to Mount Phousi for a panoramic view.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 3. RICE IS LIFE EXPERIENCE / LIVING LAND FARM & KUANG SI WATERFALL B, L

RICE IS LIFE EXPERIENCE / LIVING LAND FARM & KUANG SI WATERFALL RICE IS LIFE EXPERIENCE / LIVING LAND FARM & KUANG SI WATERFALL

Spend a half-day learning about rice farming on a traditional organic farm, engaging in various activities. Afterward, visit the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, where you can relax and enjoy nature. Along the way, explore a Hmong village to learn about their rich culture.

LIVING LAND FARM

Experience the rice-growing process and participate in farming activities.

KUANG SI WATERFALL AND BEAR RESCUE CENTER

The largest waterfall in the area features three tiers and inviting pools for swimming. Visit the Bear Rescue Center nearby.

KUANG SI BUTTERFLY PARK

A conservation project focusing on butterflies, with a café for refreshments.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 4. PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP B, L

PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP

Take a traditional slow boat upstream on the Mekong River, known for its rich biodiversity. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, adorned with thousands of Buddha statues, then return to Luang Prabang. Stop in Ban Xang Khong to see traditional paper-making.

PAK OU CAVE

An important holy site filled with over 4,000 Buddha figures, situated in a limestone cliff.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 5. PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP B, L

PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP PAK OU CAVES - MEKONG BOAT TRIP

Depart Luang Prabang for the mountainous region of Central Laos, visiting Hmong villages along the way. Arrive in Vang Vieng, a town nestled between dramatic limestone cliffs and the Nam Song River.

VANG VIENG

Known for its stunning landscapes and caves, this town offers adventure and relaxation.

Distance: 220 km / 5-6 hrs

Overnight in Vang Vieng

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 6. VANG VIENG - BUDDHA PARK - VIENTIANE B

VANG VIENG - BUDDHA PARK - VIENTIANE VANG VIENG - BUDDHA PARK - VIENTIANE

Travel south to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Visit Buddha Park, featuring over 200 statues, including a massive reclining Buddha. Enjoy local snacks at a riverside café after exploring.

Overnight in Vientiane

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 7. VIENTIANE - CITY TOUR B, L

VIENTIANE - CITY TOUR VIENTIANE - CITY TOUR

Discover the highlights of Vientiane, including Wat Sisaket, Hor Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa, and Patuxay Monument. Visit local markets for handicrafts.

WAT SISAKET

The oldest temple in Vientiane, built in 1820, known for its original structure.

HOR PHRA KEO

A revered temple turned museum, once home to the Emerald Buddha.

THAT LUANG STUPA

The most significant Buddhist monument in Laos, believed to house a relic of the Buddha.

PATUXAY MONUMENT

A monumental structure resembling the Arc de Triomphe, offering panoramic views.

COPE Visitor Center

Learn about the impact of unexploded ordnance in Laos.

Overnight in Vientiane

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 8. VIENTIANE – PAKSAN – KONGLOR B, L

VIENTIANE – PAKSAN – KONGLOR VIENTIANE – PAKSAN – KONGLOR

Depart early for Paksan and Bolikhamxay Province, stopping at Wat Phra Baht and Wat Phonsan along the way.

WAT PHRA BAHT

Known for its large Buddha footprint shrine, it’s a significant pilgrimage site.

WAT PHONSAN

A riverside temple linked by legend to Wat Phra Baht.

Overnight in Distance: 320 km / 6 hrs

Overnight in Kong Lor

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 9. KONG LOR CAVE - THAKHEK B, L

KONG LOR CAVE - THAKHEK KONG LOR CAVE - THAKHEK

Explore Tham Kong Lor Cave by boat, navigating through its stunning limestone formations. Then head to Thakhek, stopping at the 'Great Wall' and Sikhottabong Stupa.

THAM KONG LOR CAVE

A remarkable cave with a river flowing through it, featuring impressive rock formations.

THAT SIKHOTTABONG STUPA

An important cultural site linked to a festival celebrated every February.

Distance: 190 km / 3.5 hrs

Overnight in Thakhek

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 10. THAKHEK – SAVANNAKHET B, L

THAKHEK – SAVANNAKHET THAKHEK – SAVANNAKHET

Travel south to Savannakhet, visiting That Ing Stupa and the Dinosaur Museum. Enjoy a stroll in the old French Quarter by the Mekong River.

THAT ING HANG STUPA

An important stupa housing a relic of the Buddha, known for its beautiful carvings.

DINOSAUR MUSEUM

A fascinating museum showcasing prehistoric fossils and dinosaur remains.

Distance: 170 km / 3 hrs

Overnight in Savannakhet

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 11. SAVANNAKHET – TAD LO B, L

SAVANNAKHET – TAD LO SAVANNAKHET – TAD LO

Head to Tad Lo, stopping at the Hor Tay Phidok Library, an important repository of ancient texts. Arrive in the afternoon and check in near the waterfall.

HOR TAY PHIDOK LIBRARY

An impressive library with a collection of ancient palm leaf books.

Distance: 260 km / 5-6 hrs

Overnight in Tad Lo

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 12. Head to Tad Lo, stopping at the Hor Tay Phidok Library, an important repository of ancient texts. Arrive in the afternoon and check in near the waterfall. HOR TAY PHIDOK LIBRARY An impressive library with a collection of ancient palm leaf books. Overnight in Tad Lo Distance: 260 km / 5-6 hrs B, L

Head to Tad Lo, stopping at the Hor Tay Phidok Library, an important repository of ancient texts. Arrive in the afternoon and check in near the waterfall. HOR TAY PHIDOK LIBRARY An impressive library with a collection of ancient palm leaf books. Overnight in Tad Lo Distance: 260 km / 5-6 hrs Head to Tad Lo, stopping at the Hor Tay Phidok Library, an important repository of ancient texts. Arrive in the afternoon and check in near the waterfall. HOR TAY PHIDOK LIBRARY An impressive library with a collection of ancient palm leaf books. Overnight in Tad Lo Distance: 260 km / 5-6 hrs

Visit coffee and tea plantations in the Bolaven Plateau, known for its premium coffee. Enjoy scenic waterfalls along the way, including Tad E-Tu and Tad Fane.

Overnight in Bolaven Plateau

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 13. BOLAVEN PLATEAU - CHAMPASAK - VAT PHOU - DON KHONG B, L

BOLAVEN PLATEAU - CHAMPASAK - VAT PHOU - DON KHONG BOLAVEN PLATEAU - CHAMPASAK - VAT PHOU - DON KHONG

Explore Champasak's colonial architecture before visiting the ancient Khmer temple complex of Vat Phou. Then continue to Don Khong, the largest island in the 4,000 islands area.

VAT PHOU

One of the oldest archaeological sites in Laos, featuring impressive Khmer architecture.

Distance: 220 km / 5 hrs

Overnight in Don Khong

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 14. DON KHONG - 4000 ISLANDS DON KHONE B, L

DON KHONG - 4000 ISLANDS DON KHONE DON KHONG - 4000 ISLANDS DON KHONE

Take a boat trip to explore the 4,000 Islands, enjoying the tranquil rural lifestyle. Visit the stunning Khone Phapheng Waterfall.

SI PHAN DON

A serene area with opportunities to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphin and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

LI PHI WATERFALL

Known for its powerful cascades and scenic views.

Overnight in Don Khone

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 15. DON KHONE - KHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALL - PAKSE B, L

DON KHONE - KHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALL - PAKSE DON KHONE - KHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALL - PAKSE

Return to Pakse, stopping at Khone Phapheng Waterfall, the largest waterfall by volume in the Mekong.

Distance: 190 km / 4.5 hrs

Overnight in Pakse

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

DAY 16. PAKSE - DEPARTURE B

Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

Guide Entrance fees Transportation Flight ticket Accommodation

Tour inclusions

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private Transfers with AC
  • Join in group tours as mention
  • English speaking tour guide
  • All entrance fee as listed
  • Meals (B/L/D - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Tour exclusions

  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • International flight tickets
  • Meals did not mention in the program
  • Beverage during meals
  • Visa - as per country requirements
  • Tips for Guide & Driver
  • Travel insurance is compulsory
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Bank transfer (if any)

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