LAOS

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Laos is a land of mystery. It’s a land steeped in Buddhist traditions and beliefs. It’s a serene land - despite the war in Indochina in the late 20th century, and despite being surrounded (landlocked) by the powerful nations of China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. Only slightly over six million people inhabit this country of Buddhist temples, mountains and forests. The Mekong River is the center of life for most Laotians. Don’t expect the comforts and ease of travel that you’ll find in other countries of the region. Laos is new to tourism. However, the adventurous traveler has a rare opportunity to interact with delightful, spiritual people who’ve had little contact with the outside world.

At Southeast Asia Tours, we design tours for any number of people and any length of stay. The focus is always on your special interests and desires. Here are a few samples of the kind of trip to Laos we look forward to designing just for you...

Sample Itineraries:

All our tours are custom-designed; if you want to make any changes to these itineraries, just let us know!

Do you have a small, medium or large group of people who want to travel
together? Discounts are available for groups!

Other hotels are available, in addition to those listed in the Sample Itineraries.

Laos packages include sightseeing and transfers per itinerary with private guide and driver.

LAOS IN DEPTH

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Luang Prabang. City tour with Wat Visoun, That Makmo, National Museum, Wat Mai and Phou Sii hill. Evening guided walking tour of the night market. Overnight stay Luang Prabang. (D)

Day 2 - Early morning observe hundreds of monks receiving alms. Visit Pak Ou Buddha Caves by boat and Ban Phanom weaving village. Overnight Luang Prabang. (B, L)

Day 3 - Afternoon flight to Vientiane (flight included in price). Overnight stay in Vientiane following dinner with traditional music. (B, D)

Day 4 - Full day city tour including Wat Sisaket, Haw Phra Kaew, Putousay, Phra That Luang stupa, Talaat Sao market, Xieng Khuan Buddha Park, Friendship Bridge, National Cultural Park and a weaving workshop and gallery. (B, L)

Day 5 - Fly to Pakse in southern Laos (flight is included in price). Visit the Bolaven Plateau, including a tea and coffee plantation. Continue to Tad Fane Waterfalls with stops at minority hill tribe villages. Overnight in Pakse. (B, L)

Day 6 - Visit Wat Phou temple, Kiet Ngong elephant camp and the Si Phan Don 4,000 islands area of the Mekong. Continue to Don Khong Island for an overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 7 - Take a boat trip to Don Khone Island. Continue to Lii Pii Falls where you'll try to find the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins that live just below the falls near the Cambodian border. Then visit Khon Phapheng Waterfalls before returning to Pakse for an overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 8 - Transfer to the airport. (B)

Prices:
$1335 - $1410 (Standard category accommodations)
$1400 - $1480 (*First class accommodations)
$1430 - $1625 (*Deluxe category accommodations)
*In Pakse only standard accommodations are available

Please note: This tour can be extended by arriving days earlier in Luang Prabang, departing days later from Vientiane and/or adding extensions to Plain of Jars, Lao Spirit Elephant Camp and/or Vang Vieng (see extension options below).

LAOS QUICK TRIP

Day 1 - Transfer Vientiane airport to hotel. City tour with Wat Sisaket, Haw Phra Kaew, Putousay, Phra That Luang stupa and Talaat market. Overnight stay Vientiane. (D)

Day 2 - Flight to Luang Prabang (flight included). City tour with Wat Visoun, That Makmo, National Museum, Wat Mai and Phou Sii hill. Overnight stay Luang Prabang. (B, L)

Day 3 - Early morning observe hundreds of monks receiving alms. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Buddha Caves by boat and Ban Phanom weaving village. Overnight Luang Prabang. (B, L)

Day 4 - Transfer to airport. (B)

Prices:
$525 - $580 (Standard category accommodations)
$575 - $635 (First class accommodations)
$595 - $725 (Deluxe category accommodations)

FOCUS ON LUANG PRABANG

Day 1 - Arrival transfer in Luang Prabang. Afternoon city tour including Wat Visoun, That Makmo, Wat Mai, Wat Aham and opportunity to climb Wat Phousi Hill. Dinner at a Lao restaurant and evening walking tour of the night market. (L, D)

Day 2 - Early morning observe hundreds of monks receiving alms. Visit Pak Ou Buddha Caves by boat and Ban Phanom weaving village. Overnight Luang Prabang. (B, L)

Day 3 - Choose from two Waterfall excursions:
(Option 1) Visit the Elephant Camp with an elephant ride to Tad Xae Waterfalls with picnic lunch and, water levels permitting, an opportunity to swim in the pools of the falls. Return to the elephant camp via a boat ride on the Nam Khan River.
(Option 2) Travel by small local-style longboat, via the Nam Khan River, to Tad Xae Waterfalls. You'll be able to visit a number of villages along the way, including Ban Xieng Lom, Ban Noon, Ban Don Keo and Ban Had Hien blacksmith village. You'll have a picnic lunch and, water levels permitting, an opportunity to swim in the pools of the falls. (B, L)

Day 5 - Day at leisure to explore Luang Prabang on your own. In the evening you'll attend a cooking class at La Residence Phou Vao. (B, D)

Day 6 - Transfer to the airport in Luang Prabang. (B)

Prices:
$540 - $615 (Standard category accommodations)
$670 - $760 (First class accommodations)
$840 - $1170 (Deluxe category accommodations)

A TASTE OF LAOS

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Luang Prabang. Afternoon city tour including Wat Visoun, That Makmo, Wat Mai, Wat Aham and opportunity to climb Wat Phousi Hill. Dinner at a Lao restaurant and evening walking tour of the night market. Three nights accommodations Luang Prabang. (D)

Day 2 - Tour Wat Xieng Thong and Pak Ou Buddha Caves (by boat). Stop at Ban Xanghai village where Lao rice wine is produced and Ban Phanom a weaving village of Lu minority people. (B, L)

Day 3 - Early morning observe hundreds of monks receiving alms. Visit the National Museum and Tad Kuang Sii Waterfalls where you can swim in the pools. (B, L)

Day 4 - Fly to Vientiane (flight included in price). Two nights accommodations Vientiane. (B)

Day 5 - Full day city tour including Wat Sisaket, Haw Phra Kaew, Putousay, Phra That Luang stupa, Talaat Sao market, Xieng Khuan Buddha Park, Friendship Bridge, National Cultural Park and a weaving workshop and gallery. (B, L)

Day 6 - Transfer to the airport. (B)

Prices:
$740 - $800 (Standard category accommodations)
$825 - $895 (First class accommodations)
$855 - $1125 (Deluxe category accommodations)

PLAIN OF JARS EXTENSION

Day 1 - Overland drive from Luang Prabang to the Plain of Jars. This afternoon visit the township and local area. Overnight stay in Phonsavan. (L)

Day 2 - Explore the Plain of Jars site and surrounding villages. Overnight Phonsavan. (B, L)

Day 3 - Afternoon return drive to Luang Prabang. (B)

Prices:
$425 - $445 (Standard category accommodations)
These prices are applicable when purchased in connection with other tour and/or hotel arrangements.

LAO SPIRIT ELEPHANT EXTENSION

Day 1 - Travel by road from Luang Prabang to Lao Spirit Resort. From there take an elephant ride to Tad Xae Waterfalls for a picnic lunch. Return to the elephant camp by boat. Overnight Lao Spirit Resort. (L, D)

Day 2 - Late morning return to Luang Prabang. (B)

Prices:
$270 - $285 (Standard category accommodations)
These prices are applicable when purchased in connection with other tour and/or hotel arrangements.

VANG VIENG EXTENSION

Day 1 - Overland drive from Vientiane with village stops along the way. Exploration of caves and villages in Vang Vieng. Overnight stay. (L)

Day 2 - Mid-afternoon return to Vientiane with stop at Vang Xang cave and an ethnic minority market. (B)

Prices:
$275 - $290 (Standard category accommodations)
These prices are applicable when purchased in connection with other tour and/or hotel arrangements.

EVENING COOKING CLASS & DINNER

In Luang Prabang add a Lao cooking class and dinner at La Residence Phou Vao to your tour. Three dishes will be prepared. The class covers theory and practice. Participants will receive a certificate and recipes.

Prices:
$30 - $40 depending upon low or high season

A minimum of two people is required for the class. The cooking class and dinner are only offered in connection with other tour and/or hotel arrangements.

Prices include meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are approximate and are subject to change/availability at the time of confirmation. Prices are subject to holiday/high season surcharges. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation. Packages that include flights are subject to airfare changes. Prices in particular accommodation categories may vary greatly, depending upon the dates of travel and choice of hotel. Prices are based upon a cash discount. A visa is required to enter Laos. Visa fees are not included in the above prices.