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Plan your adventure:
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124706
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the golden temples and moving museums
- Explore caves and cycle past rice paddies
- Go kayaking along the gentle Nam Song River
- Witness hundreds of monks collecting alms at sunrise
- Sip coffee and soak up the atmosphere of Luang Prabang
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Vientiane
- Day 2 In Vientiane, explore the capital; free afternoon
- Day 3 Take the train to Vang Vieng, afternoon at leisure
- Day 4 Free day in Vang Vieng. Optional visit to caves or kayaking on Nam Song River
- Day 5 Scenic train journey to Luang Prabang and sunset visit to Mount Phousi
- Day 6 Morning walking tour of Luang Prabang and boat trip to Pak Ou Caves
- Day 7 From Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls; optional afternoon cycle to Lao Loum village
- Day 8 Trip ends in Luang Prabang
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Sala Prabang Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- AFAntony· February 26th, 2024The highlight of the highlights was Luang Prabang. One great feature for me was the caring attitude of so many of the group for each other.
Explore! commented on this reviewThrilled to hear Luang Prabang was a highlight! The caring attitude within the group was a special feature, and we're glad it enhanced your experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Trip date: February 2024 - AChristine· March 24th, 2023As this was my first trip with Explore - all of it was a highlight but my once in a lifetime experiences was the tubing and kayaking. Unfortunately I'm also having to accept 'old age' as 328 steps to the top of Phoussi hill was beyond me but I got some wonderful pictures of the sunset over the Mekong river. The free time allowed me to experience some excellent (though painful) massage treatments. Already planning my next trip to Cuba with Explore.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGillian· November 15th, 2023Buddha park Vientiane, blue lagoon swimming, alms giving at our guide’s village templeTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnonymous· February 1st, 2023If you're in your mid-20's to 40's, you will not be getting the experience we expect. The tour is basic tourist stops and is designed for those who are retired. The restaurants advised were overpriced and touristy, we did not have an accurate copy of the itinerary and the guide arranged optional activities that would appeal to the main demographic of the group - retirees. The last hotel in Luang Prabang was a pit. I had a broken faucet handle, a missing towel bar - previously ripped off but not replaced - what appeared to be mouse dropping on the bathtub with a little spider and cobwebs and a stained/rusted tub. I left the tour 2 days early to actually enjoy the rest of my time in Luang Prabang - a city I love - on my own terms. You do not need a tour to see Laos. I had more fun on my own meeting different people than I did with the activities arranged by Explore. Travelling with retirees - while everyone was nice, this is not my demographic and therefore was less enjoyable than being able to relate to people who are at the same place in life that I am.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks very much for taking the time to feed back to us after your trip to Laos. I am sorry to read that the trip didn’t meet your expectations and that you felt the itinerary was designed for somebody outside of your demographic. In general when we... Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- EEdwardWarans· February 22nd, 2020A good overview and relaxed. However, a lot of 'free time' and insufficient direction if an inexperienced traveller and expecting help from Explore! Early starts seemed unnecessary to race back for more free time.Explore! commented on this reviewHi Edward, thank you for your review. I’m sorry that your experience on this trip wasn’t as positive as we would have liked. We detail within the day-to-day itinerary when to expect free time, as well as provide suggestions and activities that you might... Show moreTrip date: February 2020
- JJudithLaRocca· January 25th, 2020Simple, clean hotels of a better standard than expected, with friendly staff. Delightful unspoilt country and peopleExplore! commented on this reviewThank you Judith and wonderful to hear that you enjoyed Laos which is a unique destination. The accommodation is chosen to reflect the destination and glad that it exceeded expectations The Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020
- LBLynette· November 15th, 2019A great short tour of Laos with a good balance of included activities and free time.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: November 2019
- AShusheel· May 17th, 2019Great trip if hotel in Luang Prabhang can be improved on.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback,Trip date: January 2019
- AValerie· May 17th, 2019This was a fantastic tour. 9 days is a bit short, but most people linked it with Vietnam and Cambodia.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: August 2018
- AGillian· May 17th, 2019I think the trip could be extended as there is a lot to see and do in Luang Prabang and not enough time to fit it all in. Have a 10 day stay in Laos not 8 days.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: January 2018
Dates & Availability
8 days
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