| This is an example of one of our classic tailor-made holidays in Laos - we'll be pleased to design similar Laos vacations with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences. |
A six-day guided tour of Laos, Indochina's least known country.
Highlights:
The laid-back lifestyle of Vientiane, Wat Si Saket, the Plain of Jars, the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Wat Xieng Thong, a cruise on the Mekong River, and craft villages |
Two nights in sleepy Vientiane
After arriving on the noon flight, check-in to your hotel, and some rest time, the a relaxing afternoon walking tour will get you acquainted with the easygoing lifestyle of the Lao people and their small Capital. Although not on a par with Luang Prabang, there are some interesting attractions for your guide to show you on the following day, including Vientiane's oldest temple, Wat Si Saket, Wat Ong Tu, That Luang Stupa, the 'morning' market and Patuxay monument.
Meals: two breakfasts, one lunch, and two dinners
Guide: transfer from Vientiane and daytime on the next day
Two nights in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is splendid, and gives the visitor a nearly tangible sense of the untouched culture of the Lao people before the arrival of western influence. At five hundred years old the stunning Wat Xieng Thong sits at the heart of Luang Prabang's historic buildings, encircled by mountains and peacefully set along the banks of the Mekong river. Let your guide peruade you to clamber up the 328 steps to the temple of Phousi for a beautiful sunset panorama.
Next day, if you can cope with an early rise, you can watch the 5 am. procession of monks for the daily almsgiving ritual, a ribbon of Saffron, stretching into both distance and time. After breakfast a trip to Kuangsi waterfalls will delight you with its leafy serenity. Take the following day at the leisure this tranquil town inspires.
Meals: three breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners
Guide: airport/hotel transfers, and in Phonsavan and Luang Prabang
Leaving Laos
Your car and driver will arrive at your hotel to take you to the airport in good time for your flight
Meals: one breakfast
The prices below are based on the hotels on the Laos Explorer 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.
| Number in group |
2 |
3-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
13-16 |
*Supplement for single hotel room occupancy* |
| Mid-range |
638 |
554 |
539 |
469 |
451 |
184 |
| Superior |
723 |
638 |
623 |
554 |
535 |
261 |
| Deluxe |
878 |
793 |
778 |
709 |
690 |
390 |
| First Class |
1,286 |
1,201 |
1,186 |
1,118 |
1,099 |
781 |
These prices are valid until October 31, 2008. Please note that bank transfer fees are not included.
* ‘Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available on request.
Our prices include:
- Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double rooms.
- All pick-ups and transfers
- Boat cruise as programme
- Domestic flight tickets in Laos: Vientiane - Phonsavan and Phonsavan - Luang Prabang, including domestic airport taxes.
- Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
- The services of an experienced English-speaking guide as indicated in the itinerary
- Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
- Full board of meals as mentioned.
- VAT and other taxes
Our prices do not include:
- International flight tickets and airport tax
- Visas
- Dinners except as specified above
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Camera fees (if any)
- Insurance.
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