03 Nights/ 04 Days Premium Tour of Laos

Upon arrival at Vientiane Airport you will be met by Laos Travel's guide & driver and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure to explore the city or visit the bustling Mekong riverside area yourselves.

Vientiane has many great restaurants with Lao, Thai, French, Italian, Mexican and Chinese cuisines available, ask the guide for personal recommendations to enjoy your dinner.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Today you will discover the essential landmarks and iconic sights that the small and charismatic city of Vientiane has to offer. Vientiane remains a tranquil laid-back character, a world away from the frantic capitals in Asia, and most attractions can be reached on foot. 

Start at Wat Sisaket, believed to be Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, left intact after the Siamese invasion of 1828. The interior walls of the cloister are covered in niches containing over 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images. Next is a visit to Wat Phra Keo, built originally to house the famed Emerald Buddha and now a religious museum that displays a collection of art representing Lao and Khmer artefacts. Continue to Wat Si Muang - the most popular one in town.

The city tour of Vientiane also takes you to Patuxai Victory Monument, Laos' version of the Arc de Triomphe, and Pha That Luang, constructed by King Setthathirat in the 16th century.

Transfer out of city to visit the orchid farm before setting out on the spectacular drive north to Vang Vieng. Nestled along Nam Song River in Central Laos, Vang Vieng is popular for its idyllic scenery: limestone karsts jutting out of emerald rice paddies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today's tour combines all the activities that Vang Vieng is famous for: kayaking on the Nam Song River surrounded by rugged karsts and beautiful rural scenery and exploring limestone caves. After breakfast at the hotel, your tour guide will take to to the north of Vang Vieng, where you'll firstly visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). This cave owes its name to a remarkable limestone formation, and lies on the banks of the Nam Song River.

The nearby Tham Hoi Cave (Snail Cave) winds its way deep into the mountain. You'll float through the cave on inflatable tubes, exploring its long corridors and wonderful limestone formations. A pool of cool spring water lies at the mouth of Tham Nam (Water Cave), giving you a great opportunity for a swim.

Following a picnic lunch, trek to a Hmong village, passing through rice paddies and vegetable gardens. Return to Vang Vieng by kayaking down the Nam Song, taking you through idyllic scenes of rural life, with limestone mountains in the background. Rest of the day, you are recommended a short stroll down to the riverbank in time for sunset, where there are a number of areas to sit and take in dramatic scenery. Be sure to bring a camera to catch some amazing snaps.

Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, the journey back to Vientiane. En-route, make a stop for lunch at Nam Ngum Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in SouthEast Asia, and take a boat trip to visit local fishing communities. Continue on to Dongmarkhai Market, where among the market stalls, insects sell as local snacks. Transfer to Vientiane's Wattay International Airport for your onward flight.

Safe travels!