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Laos Highlights: Luang Prabang, Pak Ou and Vientiane

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Laos Highlights: Luang Prabang, Pak Ou and Vientiane

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Laos Highlights: Luang Prabang, Pak Ou and Vientiane in Laos

This five-day private trip links Luang Prabang and Vientiane with time at Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls and Buddha Park. It brings together Laos’ best-known cultural stops, along with river travel and the train journey between the two cities. The route starts in Luang Prabang, with its temple streets and UNESCO-listed old quarter. From there, travel upriver on the Mekong to Pak Ou, then continue to Kuang Si before moving on to Vientiane for the capital’s main sights. Good to know: the tour includes the services and transfers listed in the itinerary, plus the train ticket between Luang Prabang and Vientiane.

Key details

5 days

4 nights

Route

Laos

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Travel style

Private, small-group departure format

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Destination

Luang Prabang, Pak Ou and Vientiane, Laos

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Small groups
  • Luang Prabang and Vientiane
  • Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls and Buddha Park

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Luang Prabang

    Arrival in Luang Prabang

    Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for an easy first look at the old town.
    No meal
  2. 2

    Luang Prabang

    Mekong cruise and Pak Ou Caves

    Visit the Royal Palace Museum, then cruise upstream on the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves. Stop at a local village before returning to Luang Prabang to see two of its important temples.
    Breakfast
  3. 3

    Vientiane

    Kuang Si Waterfalls and train to Vientiane

    Start with Luang Prabang’s early morning ritual and a market visit, then continue to Phousi Hill and Kuang Si Waterfalls. Later, take the train to Vientiane and settle in for the night.
    Breakfast

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Meals where mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned transport for the listed transfers
  • Train ticket from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
  • Boat trip at Pak Ou Caves
  • Entrance fees

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Guide in other languages
  • Tips, drinks and personal expenses
  • VAT if applicable

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

10 dates · 10 options
Wed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 13, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,000.00per person
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 14, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,000.00per person
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,000.00per person
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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Laos Private Tour: Luang Prabang to Vientiane