9 Days from $2,990 USD / person
Live Laos: From Monks to Mekong
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 3
International Arrival
Your chauffeur will drive you from Pakse to Champasak in a private vehicle (Duration: 1 hr). A guide will accompany you on this drive.
2 Nights
Champasak
Champasak is a quaint and unique riverside province in southern Laos. This heritage town was a seat of royalty until recent times, and played witness to many historic battles. The town has been influenced by a variety of cultural and ethnic influences, and several stellar examples of French colonial architecture line the town’s charming streets. Champasak remains an eclectic mix of the old world and the modern, as cars and motorbikes bikes jostle with bullock-drawn carts on its crowded roads. Champasak’s chief attraction is the crumbling Khmer ruins of Wat Phu, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hotel options
The River Resort – Opt 1
Room
Garden Villa
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Resort
La Folie Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Bungalow River View
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Resort
Day 3 – 5
Your chauffeur will drive you from Champasak to Pakse in a private vehicle (Duration: 1 hr). A guide will accompany you on this drive.
Board your flight from Pakse to Vientiane(Duration: 1.5 hrs)
Your English speaking guide will accompany you from Vientiane airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
2 Nights
Vientiane
Vientiane, located in the Mekong Valley, is the small, quiet and picturesque capital city of Laos. This friendly capital, studded with crumbling French mansions, bougainvillea-blooming streets and steaming noodle stalls will soon make you feel at home. Vientiane is also a place for passionate pedestrians – it can be easily and pleasantly explored on foot. This is a city full of surprises!
Hotel options
Salana Boutique Hotel – Opt 1
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Settha Palace Hotel – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Day 5 – 6
Your chauffeur will drive you from Vientiane to Vang Vieng in a private vehicle
1 Night
Vang Vieng
Nestled in a valley on the banks of the Nam Song River amid a misty jungle, Vang Vieng is a convenient stop-off point for those journeying overland between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. A tourism-oriented town in Vientiane Province, Vang Vieng is 160 km north of the capital Vientiane. The surrounding area is inhabited by the ethnic Hmong and Yao hill tribe people, and is particularly picturesque – craggy karst limestone scenery, a smattering of caves, and crystal-clear pools and waterfalls. The dramatic limestone karsts make Vang Vieng ideal for outdoor pursuits – tubing, kayaking, rock climbing, caving, and trekking and cycling to nearby caves and villages. Enjoy the town’s range of bars and restaurants, as well as visit the organic farm for a taste of the locally-produced Mulberry Tea.
Hotel options
Riverside Boutique – Opt 1
Room
Deluxe
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Riverside Boutique – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 6 – 9
Your English speaking guide will accompany you from your hotel to Vang Vieng train station in a private vehicle
Board the C82 departing from Vang Vieng at 8:52 hrs and arriving in 9:48 hrs at Luang Prabang
Your English speaking guide will meet you at Luang Prabang train station and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle
3 Nights
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is considered the jewel of Indochina, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This culturally chic regal city is surrounded by mountains and was formerly the capital of a kingdom by the same name and was then ruled by French colonialists in the 18th century. With the delicate scent of frangipani sweetening the air, today boasts a mixture of ancient red-roofed Buddhist temples and French colonial buildings that house guesthouses, street markets and antique shops. The saffron- clad monks that inhabit Luang Prabang, particularly during morning alms-giving ceremonies, create a colorful sight to an otherwise calm and alluring urban environment.
Hotel options
Villa Chitdara – Opt 1
Room
Deluxe Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Homm Souvannaphoum Luang Prabang – Opt 2
Room
Residence Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Heritage
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to Luang Prabang airport in a private vehicle
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
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October 2023 Rating 5/5
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November 2023 Rating 5/5
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April 2023 Rating 5/5
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