8-Nights Highlights of Laos from $2,196

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane

Transfer: Vientiane Airportto Vientiane - City Center

Hotel: Lao Poet Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Lao Poet Hotel is a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city. The rooms and suites are designed to provide an indulgent escape for the weary traveler. Bought to you by Mrs. Lamphoune Voravongsa, creator of iconic Satri House hotel in Luang Prabang, her inspiration in creating Lao Poet was to deliver a hotel that offers unique elegance and comfort, whilst mixing modern touches with flourishes of 1930's Indochina. The property is within walking distance of the National Museum, major temples, the Patuxay Monument, the Mekong River, the public parks. For the adventurous eaters, the hotel is surrounded by a huge variety of exciting restaurants, bustling street food stands and the must-see Vientiane night market.

Day 2: Private Full Day Vientiane City Tour

After breakfast, set off with your guide to explore the highlights of Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

Begin your tour at Wat Sisaket, the oldest surviving temple in the city. This beautiful site is home to remarkable murals and over 6,000 images of the Buddha. Just nearby is Haw Phra Kaew, one of the country's most impressive collections of Buddhist art and artifacts. This elegant former temple once housed the revered Emerald Buddha, which now resides in Bangkok.

Continue to Patousay, the iconic Victory Monument also known as Anousavari. Built in 1958 and inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it’s one of the most photographed landmarks in the city.

Next, visit the sacred golden stupa of Phra That Luang, Vientiane's most important religious monument and a national symbol of Laos. Originally constructed in 1566 by King Setthathirath, the stupa is believed to enshrine relics of the Buddha.

Then head to Talaat Sao, or Vientiane's Morning Market. Despite its name, the market is open all day and offers a wide variety of goods, from handwoven textiles and local souvenirs to fresh produce and imported items from China and Thailand. While browsing, enjoy a cup of local Laotian coffee and sample some tasty snacks.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading out in the afternoon to one of the city's more unusual attractions, Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park). Located on the banks of the Mekong River, this quirky sculpture park, created in 1958, features a unique blend of Buddhist and Hindu imagery in over 200 statues.

On the way, pass by the Friendship Bridge, which links Laos and Thailand, as well as the nearby National Cultural Park along the river. Afterwards, return to your hotel.

Day 3: Vientiane to Vang Vieng by High-Speed Train

Hotel: Amari Vang Vieng (4 Star Rating)

Set along the riverfront and surrounded by the dramatic beauty of Vang Vieng, Amari Vang Vieng offers a scenic and relaxing base for your stay. Each room and suite features signature floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the space with natural light and framing the hotel’s true highlight: breathtaking views of Vang Vieng’s majestic mountain landscape. Whether you’re starting the day with sunrise over the peaks or unwinding after exploring, the setting brings the beauty of Laos right to your room.

Day 4: Private Half Day Bike, Kayak and Cave

This morning, meet your local guide and start the day with cycling through picturesque Laotian landscapes with stunning mountains and countryside to Ban Patang, a small iconic riverside fishing village.

Spend half an hour exploring the village, meeting, and greeting local people and getting a glimpse of traditional daily life. Continue on with a leisurely kayak or long-tail boat ride, drifting along the beautiful karst formations. Journey down the Nam Song River through lush jungles and panoramic mountain landscapes as you make your way to Vang Vieng.

Stop on route to visit the amazing Tham Chang (Frozen Cave), renowned for its intricate rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites, offering visitors an immersive underground experience. The cave is quite deep and offers excellent opportunities for exploration, with a natural spring at its base fed by the refreshing cave water, believed to possess special medicinal qualities.

Upon returning to Vang Vieng, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and free time to explore town before transferring back to your hotel.

Day 5: Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang by High-Speed Train

Hotel: Homm Souvannaphoum Luang Prabang (4 Star Rating)

Take a time out to relive the old world charm of Luang Prabang, Laos, at Homm Souvannaphoum Luang Prabang which houses our celebrated Angsana Spa as well as intimate rooms and luxurious suites. Return to the historic residence of Prince Souvannaphouma and a completely different way of life after a long, fulfilling day of exploring the ancient temples and enchanting scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then dine like royalty with a mouth-watering variety of French, Laotian and Indochinese dishes, served up in a casually chic poolside setting.

Day 6: Private Morning Alms and City Tour

Early this morning, meet your local guide and discover one of Luang Prabang's most unforgettable experiences - The 'Tak Bat'. At dawn hundreds of saffron robed monks move silently through the streets to collect alms (offerings of food).Your guide will explain the background behind this daily ritual which is a significant part of Laotian culture and Buddhism, allowing locals and visitors to participate by offering food to the monks as a form of merit-making and spiritual practice. It's an early rise but well worth the wake-up call.

After a 2 hour break at your hotel for breakfast and freshen up, meet back up with your guide and explore some of the highlights of incredible Luang Prabang. Begin by visiting Wat Xieng Thong, frequently hailed as the most exquisite temple in Luang Prabang. Recognizable for its multiple low-sweeping roofs and the striking mosaic of the "tree of life."

Next, explore the National Museum of Luang Prabang, once the Royal Palace, showcasing an array of personal items belonging to the former Laotian Royal Family before a visit to the local market. Continue your journey to Phou Sii hill, positioned at the heart of this compact city. For the energetic, ascend its 350 steps to relish panoramic vistas stretching for miles in every direction. Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 7: Day at Leisure in Luang Prabang



Day 8: Private Full Day Kuang Si Waterfalls

This morning, meet your local guide and start the drive to Kuang Sii Waterfalls. The drive is approx. 1 hour, winding through incredibly picturesque landscapes of Laos.

Take a short walk to explore the "Bear Rescue Centre," dedicated to preserving the northern Laos' black bear population. Enjoy a traditional Lao picnic near the waterfalls and indulge in a refreshing swim. These stunning falls gracefully descend over numerous calcified levels, creating a mesmerizing series of cool, turquoise pools hundreds of feet below.

Day 9: Depart from Luang Prabang

Transfer: Luang Prabang - City Center to Luang Prabang Airport