CLASSIC ITINERARIES

Classic Laos North 7days/6nights

Houaxai – Pakbeng – Luang Prabang – Vientiane

This diminutive Mekong itinerary perfectly captures the essence of magical Laos.  Enjoy the picturesque Mekong cruise from the comfort of our own chartered luxury boat experiencing rural village life along the way, then spend some time exploring the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Luang Prabang and surrounding sights, including the spectacular Kouang Si Waterfalls, before continuing to Vientiane – a truly unique capital city.

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This itinerary is also great in combination with our brand new Central Highlights Discovery tour, and in combination with itineraries in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.  We have partners is all of these countries so why not let us design your very own “Indochina Loop”

Classic Laos North 12days/11nights

Houaxai - Luang Namtha – Nong Kiaw – Luang Prabang – Xieng Khoang - Vientiane

Combine the classic Laos highlights of Luang Prabang and Vientiane with the emerging eco-tourism destination of Luang Namtha. The minority Hill-Tribe communities here have been involved in tourism development and are actively participating and receiving a significant part of the benefits. We take you on a spectacular walk into the National Protected Area to visit some of these communities. Also included is the world famous UNESCO Listed archeological site The Plain of Jars, and a spectacular boat trip on the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers.

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This itinerary can also be combined with our brand new Central Highlights Discovery tour.

Classic Laos South 4days/3nights

Pakse – Si Phan Don – Tad Lo

This charming relaxed tour takes in all the major highlights of the south.  We visit the stunning UNESCO listed Khmer temple of Wat Phu, take a relaxing Mekong boat trip, and experience the friendly and laid-back village life of the Si Phan Don (four thousand islands).  We also have a very good chance to spot one of the very few populations left in the world of the rare Irrawaddy Dolphin. We then visit the most spectacular waterfalls in South East Asia and take an Elephant trek on route to the Bolaven plateau, where we stay at the lush, forested, waterfall resort of Tad Lo on the final night.

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This short tour is the perfect climax to any visit to Laos, and can be combined with any of our Classic and Central Highlights tours. Alternatively, clients arriving to Pakse from Thailand or Cambodia can begin their Laos journey with this itinerary.

Vientiane to Luang Prabang 8days/7nights

Vientiane - Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang

The original “travelers” itinerary - including the classic highlights of Vientiane and Luang Prabang and 2 nights at the world famous traveler’s haven of Vang Vieng.  Discover the unexplored caves of the dramatic karst limestone landscape, participate in some of the world class adventure sports, or just kick back, relax and float down the river in a tube.

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Discovery and Adventure Tours

Central Highlights Discovery 8days/7nights

Vientiane – Kong Lor – Thakhek – Savannakhet – Pakse

This innovative tour takes us off-the-beaten-track to discover some of the hidden gems of Laos, including a boat trip through the truly amazing Kong Lor Cave, a 90metre wide, 100metre high and 7.5kilometre long cavern created by a river tunneling through the mountain.  Discover the hidden waterfalls, pools, caves, lakes, and karst scenery of the Phu Hin Boun National Protected Area with a 1 day community based walk and overnight stop at an Eco-Lodge in a small village.  Experience the culture and hospitality of the villagers as they perform a traditional welcome Baci ceremony for you.  Spend some time wandering the streets and admiring the colonial architecture in the peaceful and attractive Mekong towns of Thakhek and Savannakhet before discovering some unique archeological and historical sights on the way to Pakse.

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Central Highlights Trekking 11days/10nights

Vientiane – Kong Lor – Thakhek – Savannakhet

Experience some of the most beautiful, remote and untouched regions of Laos with this unique trekking itinerary.  Discover the amazing Kong Lor Cave and stay with the locals learning and experiencing village life first hand. Trek to the hidden waterfalls, pools, caves, lakes and karst scenery of the Phu Hin Boun National Protected Area. Trek through lush jungle and enjoy the stunning scenery and amazing panoramas of the Dong Phu Vieng National Protected Area perhaps spotting Hornbills and Langur Leaf Monkeys along the way.  Stay with locals at a “Katang” village where an overpowering belief Animism (spirit worship) still prevails, providing a unique insight into this ancient way-of-life.  Rest and recuperate in between treks in comfort, and enjoy the Mekong sunset with a “Beer Lao” at the peaceful and attractive riverside towns of Thakhek and Savannakhet.

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Vientiane to Vieng Xai 10days/9nights

Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Phonsavanh – Sam Neua – Vieng Xai

After experiencing the “classic” destinations of Vientiane, Luang Prabang and the Plain of Jars we head east towards the Vietnam border on paths-less-trodden to Sam Neua.  The drive here itself is maybe the most spectacular in Laos passing through barely accessible mountains and jungle with some interesting stops at remote villages along the way.  In Sam Neua we have some time to explore this quiet riverside town with its interesting mix of ethnic groups, colourful markets, weaving workshops, and revolutionary history, We then drive through lush valleys and striking limestone karsts to Vieng Xai where the extensive cave network used by the Pathet Lao to hide and conduct their military operations during the war has recently opened to tourists.  We take the guided tour of the caves followed by a pleasant stroll to some nearby villages.  For onward travel we continue our off-the-beaten-track adventure into Vietnam via the remote border crossing of Na Meo.  It is also possible to drive to Nong Keaw and return to Luang Prabang by boat.

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Short Excursions

Discover Kong Lor Cave and Thakhek 4days/3nights

Vientiane – Kong Lor – Thakhek

Discover some unique sights and views on the way to the truly amazing Kong Lor Cave.  We enjoy a spectacular boat trip through the 7.5km Kong Lor Cave and then continue by boat through some of the most untouched scenery in Laos to our riverside Eco-lodge accommodation.  We then head to the peaceful and relaxed Mekong riverside town of Thakhek and spend some exploring the colonial architecture and some other surrounding sights.

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Visit Luang Prabang 3days/2nights

Vientiane – Luang Prabang – (Vientiane)

The world famous UNESCO Listed World Heritage site.  Take a guided tour of this beautiful city including a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, the most important former royal temple.  View the stunning surrounding scenery and the sunset from the temple at the top of Mount Phousi in the city centre, and then spend some time shopping at the vibrant night market. Visit the spectacular Koung Si waterfalls stopping at villages along the way and take a Mekong cruise to the Pak Ou caves returning at sunset.  Some free time is also included to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some of the many other attractions of the city.

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Visit Phonsavanh and the Plain Of Jars 3days/2nights

Vientiane – Phonsavanh – Vientiane

An itinerary of contrasts; investigate the beauty and mysteries surrounding the UNESCO listed archeological Plain of Jars sites.  Explore the surrounding villages and discover how the famous sticky rice whiskey (lao lao) is produced.  Then visit UXO Laos www.uxolaos.org and see in action the great work that the teams are doing in clearing the unexploded ordinance left over from the war, an issue that still affects everyday lives in the region. You will have some time to visit the vibrant local produce market, and have the opportunity to help out at an English school for a short while, a rewarding experience for everyone.

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Visit Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area. 2days/1night

Vientiane – Phou Khao Khouay - Vientiane

Just 1hours drive from Vientiane is this stunning National Protected Area with some great trekking and beautiful swimming spots at the bottom of waterfalls.  On overnight stay at the viewing tower here also means that we a have a realistic chance of seeing the herd of wild Elephants that roam here.

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Visit Nam Ngum 1day

Vientiane – Nam Ngum – Vientiane

This morning we take a scenic drive through local rice fields and mountains. On arrival at Nam Ngum lake area we enjoy a traditional Lao lunch at a lake view restaurant.  From one of the lakeside villages we take a cruise around some of the many picturesque islands. On our return trip to Vientiane we stop at a sticky rice whisky (lao lao) distillation village and a Hmong hill-tribe fresh produce market.

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Vientiane City Tour 1/2day or 1 day

Vientiane – (Buddha Park)

Take the classic ½ day city tour visiting the main attractions of the capital city.  We visit That Luang Stupa - the most important religious site in the country said to contain some bones of the Buddha, Wat Sisaket the oldest and most unique temple, Haw Phra Kaeo which formerly housed the famous Emerald Buddha, and Patuxai the “Arc de Triomphe” of Vientiane.  The 1day tour includes some time to browse through the diverse morning market, a visit to the National Musuem and an afternoon trip out to the fabulously bizarre world of Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) – a collection of weird and wonderful Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.

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Flexible Tours

Central Highlights Discovery – Flexible 7days

Tour Code: FC1
This innovative tour takes us first to the wild Elephant reserve of Phou Khao Khoay.  Following this we head further off-the-beaten-track to discover some of the hidden gems of Laos, including a boat trip through the truly amazing Kong Lor Cave, a 90metre wide, 100metre high and 7.5kilometre long cavern created by a river tunneling through the mountain.  Discover the hidden waterfalls, pools, caves, lakes, and karst scenery of the Phu Hin Boun National Protected Area with a 2 day community based walk and overnight stop at an Eco-Lodge in a small village.  Experience the culture and hospitality of the villagers as they perform a traditional welcome Baci ceremony for you.  Spend some time wandering the streets and admiring the colonial architecture in the peaceful and attractive Mekong towns of Thakhek, and Savannakhet where the tour finishes.

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Central Highlights Discovery – Flexible 10days

Tour Code: FC2
Our longer central itinerary follows the same itinerary as above and includes some more time to explore in and around Savannakhet.  We then continue our journey South to the Bolaven Plateau where we explore the ethnic villages and relax and stay overnight in the beautiful and peaceful town of Tad Lo famous for its surrounding waterfalls. We then finish our journey in Pakse.

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Vientiane to Luang Prabang – Flexible 6days

Tour Code: VLF
The original “travelers” itinerary - including the classic highlights of Vientiane and Luang Prabang and 2 nights at the world famous traveler’s haven of Vang Vieng.  Discover the unexplored caves of the dramatic karst limestone landscape, participate in some of the world class adventure sports, or just kick back, relax and float down the river in a tube.

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Business Travelers

Please take a look at our Short Excursions, we’ll come and pick you up from your hotel, arrange all your transport requirements and take care of everything. Most of our excursions are available with choices of 3, 4, and 5 star hotels and we can tailor each itinerary to your specific wants, needs, and time-frame.

International Tour Operators

Working for our team we have several experienced specialist guides that speak a variety of languages, who have been trained up to tour leader level by our British member of staff.  Combined with our perfect safety record and continuing strict standards throughout our organization, our unrivalled knowledge of the country and wealth of experience, and existing links with other international tour operators, we will ensure that your clients experience the very best that Laos has to offer.  We are very flexible and will be happy to work with you to tailor our itineraries exactly to your needs as well as offering ideas and innovations to enhance your client’s experience.  We are already the ground handler for many high profile international tour operators and we look forward to welcoming you and your clients.