Laos

North to South in 13 days

Classic, Family and Sightseeing Tour through Laos

Highlights:
+ Mekong River Journey
+ World Heritage town Luang Prabang
+ City Sightseeing by mountain bike in Luang Prabang
+ Ecological Lodge and Elephant experience
+ Elephant Park Project in Luang Orabang
+ Optional Activities trekking, biking, kayaking
+ Vang Vieng soft walk
+ Vientiane capital sightseeing
+ Southern delights: waterfalls, Mekong, four thousand Islands

Day 1 Welcome in Laos
Thai/Lao border Houay Xai - Pakbeng
Pick up from Houay Xai (on border) and scenic river journey on the majestic Mekong in one of the traditional slow boats. You will pass stunning landscapes and experience the unique life on the river banks of the Mekong.
The first evening arrival in Pakbeng - Overnight in Hotel in Pakbeng

Day 2 Pakbeng to Luang Prabang on the Mekong
You continue your tour on the mekong on a traditional slow boat. A stop at the holy Pak Ou Cave is included as well as a village visit along the way. In the afternoon arrival on to wolrd heritage town of Luang Prabang – Pick up service
Overnight in Luang Prabang Hotel

Day 3 Luang Prabang active sightseeing by bike
After sitting in a boat for 2 days the right way to explore this wonderful place is a bike. Full day sightseeing in Luang Prabang to see temples, monasteries and other highlights.
Overnight in Luang Prabang Hotel

Day 4 Luang Prabang
– waterfalls, villages and a fantastic Eco-Lodge
A day around town with some great nature highlights. Morning visit to Kuang Si waterfall and villages along the way. After lunch we start (optional by bike) to our Jungle Resort 15 km out of town.

Day 5 Luang Prabang – Eco Lodge, Elephant tour, Trekking or Kayaking
Wake up in beautiful nature setting and take the chance to see Elephants getting washed in the river. During the day you have the choice of more than 4 programs. Go on a full day trek, ride the Elephants or combine your choice with an afternoon kayaking.

Day 6 Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng overland
Transfer from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng – Amazing mountain sceneries, beautiful landscapes and village visits along the way. Afternoon walk in the great carst mountain scenery. Overnight in Vang Vieng near the river

Day 7 Vang Vieng - Vientiane overland tour
Sightseeing in Vang Vieng (incl. Tham Chang and Tham Xang Caves) - By vehicle from Vang Vieng to Vientiane - Overnight in Vientiane

Day 8 Vientiane – the sleepy capital of Laos
Today we take the time to discover the most important highlights in the capital town of Laos . National monuments, the famous Pha Tat Luang, Ho Pha Keo and other monasteries and sights. Full day sightseeing in Vientiane - Overnight in Vientiane

Day 9 Vientiane - Pakse - Tad Lo - Waterfall - to South Laos
Transfer - Flight from Vientiane to Pakse - By vehicle from Pakse to the Tad Lo where an overnight stop near the waterfalls is arranged. - Overnight in Tad Lo

Day 10 Tad Lo - Pakse - Khong Island (the four thousand islands)
In the morning we go out to explore some villages and sights around Tad Lo
By vehicle from Tad Lo to Pakse further on via Wat Phu Temple to Khong Island - Overnight in Khong Island

Day 11 Khong Island - Khon Island
By boat on the wide Mekong from Khong Island to Khon Island. Here we can learn about history and the bizarre landscape. Ban Khon village and the remote Khmer temple Wat Khon Tai are on our program today. The majestic Li Phi waterfalls are visited on our tour as well as the simple life along the way - Overnight in Khon Island

Day 12 Khon Island - Pakse
A wonderful pleasure trip to the massive Khon Phapheng Waterfalls, the biggest falls in south-east-asia. By vehicle from Khon Island close to Paxe and to the new naturel King Fisher Lodge. A great and quiet evening in the middle of Lao nature - Overnight in Bungalow Lodge

Day 13 Pakse and departure from Laos
Transfer to Paxe and to Airport or over the Thai border to Ubon Ratchantani

Link to our pictures

Inclusions
- transportation as per itinerary (boats, minibuses, jeeps, pick ups, Tuk-Tuks)
- Hotels in Standard category incl. breakfast
- Airfare Vientiane to Paxe
- activities as described above
- meals on activity days (see above)
- English speaking guide
- all trekking and activity permissions and payments
- village contributions and local taxes

Not included
- travel to and from Laos
- personal expenses
- insurance and tips
- visas and onward travel

NOTE: Expected amount of money spent on top of tour price: 10-15 US $ per day