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Tour Name

10 days cruise tour of Laos

Tour Code AET-LS03
Duration 10 days/09 nights
Places Visited Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
Tour Type Private  Guide Language English
Physical Rating 2(mostly easy) Cultural Shock Rating 2
Natural Photogenic Index 5 Cultural Photogenic Index 5

 

10 days cruise tour of Laos

Highlights & Features

  • Sightseeing in Vientiane
  • explore the Tam None Cave and some hill villages see some hill tribal villages
  • embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River
  • ​visit the famous Pak Ou Cave and the Thousand Buddha Cave

Tour Brief

If you plan to take an in-depth classic Laos tour with a river cruise, the 10 days tour will lead you to discover the amazing country. In Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River. You will board a private vessel and sail along the Mekong river for 2 hours to reach the Pak Ou Cave. You will visit elephant village and have a day tour there. Then transfer to Vientiane, a full day city tour will take you to see the highlights of Vientiane, including the temple Wat Sisaket, the temple Wat Prakeo and Buddha Park. After the tour, you will fly to Pakse and drive to Tad Fan Waterfall.

Detail Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival in Vientiane
Lao Poet Hotel or similar hotel (4-star standard)

Welcome to Vientiane! Your enthusiastic guides and experienced drivers will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to refresh yourself from the long flight and save energy for the following 10 days best Laos tour package.

 


Day 2 Vientiane
Victoria Xieng Thong Palace or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L

Your all-day tour of the city will take you to vientiane's highlights. Next, please follow your guide to visit the oldest temple in Vientiane - Wat Si Saket. This is a palace temple built in 1818, combining Siamese and Khmer architectural styles. Then you will visit Haw Phra Kaeo, which has beautiful architecture. There are many valuable Lao collections on display here. In the main hall, you could see many bronze Buddha statues with different postures and expressions.

In the afternoon, take a walk in the Buddha Park. There are more than 200 statues of Buddhism and Hinduism in this unusual Park, also known as Xieng Khuan. The tranquil environment along the Mekong River contrasts with a slightly eccentric sculpture built by a Lao shaman in 1958. These concrete sculptures are unique, engaging and stately in a tranquil park. After driving back to Vientiane. You are free the rest of the time.


Day 3 Vientiane - Vang Vieng
Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L

After breakfast, you will drive to Vang Vieng, which is famous for its karst landscape. You will cross the Nam Song River to Tham Jang caves after checking in at a local hotel. Then take a short hike in the breathtaking mountain scenery to explore the Tam None Cave and some mountain villages. Today's ending is a beautiful sunset panorama, reflected on the Nam Song River.

Day 4 Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
Victoria Xieng Thong Palace or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L

In the morning, your guide will escort you to Luang Prabang with comfortable car, the whole journey is total about 5 to 6 hours. You will stop for lunch on the way. You can see the beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel.

Day 5 Luang Prabang - Pakbeng
Luang Say Lodge or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L D

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the ship terminal and take the cruise upstream to Pakbeng. On your trip, you will visit the Pak Ou Caves, known as the soul of the Mekong River. Thousands of statues of various styles and sizes stand in it. You can relax on the boat for the rest of the time before you land at Pakbeng.

Day 6 Pakbeng - Houayxay
Huayxay Riverside or similar hotel (3-star standard)
B L

You will continue the private Laos tour by boat to Houayxay. On the trip, your guide will take you to a mountain village where you can learn about the local way of life. After that, you will continue to Houayxay, and check in at the hotel.

Day 7 Houayxay - Luang Namtha
The Boat Landing or similar hotel (3-star standard)
B L

Today, you will take a bus through the jungle to the Nam Ha National Park. When you arrive at Luang Namtha, you can explore the city on your own for the rest of the day.

Day 8 Luang Namtha - Trekking
Victoria Xieng Thong Palace or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the south of Doiluckkam by Tuk-Tuk and then walk into the Nam Ha National Protected Area, where there are mountains, dense forests, rare wild animals and plants. When you hike in the rainforest, you will feel the thrill of walking in the mysterious jungle. Along the way you would have a picnic and then trudge on to the Nam Ha, Khmu Tribal village - an ethnic minority tribe. After that, you will back to Luang Prabang with a Tuk-Tuk. This concludes today's private trip to Los.

Day 9 Luang Prabang
Victoria Xieng Thong Palace or similar hotel (4-star standard)
B L

In the morning, your guide will take you to see the alms-giving and then visit the noisy Morning Phousi Market selling various commodities in the morning. After that, you will enjoy the ethnic customs of Laos in Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village. 

Day 10 Departure from Luang Prabang
B

The last day of your vacation in Laos is free at leisure until transfer you to the airport and let you take the departure flight to your next destination. AET thanks you so much for your traveling with us. AET wish you all the best and hope to arrange your next tour to Laos. 

Inclusions

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels (Similar standard hotel will be provided if proposed hotels are unavailable)
  • Services of a private driver with air-conditioned vehicles in the itinerary
  • Service of English-speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Fresh water – 2 bottles per person per day

Exclusions

  • International flight into and out Laos
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Insurance

Tour Information

If you plan to take an in-depth classic Laos tour with a river cruise, the 10 days tour will lead you to discover the amazing country.

In Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River. You will board a private vessel and sail along the Mekong river for 2 hours to reach the Pak Ou Cave. You will visit elephant village and have a day tour there. Then transfer to Vientiane, a full day city tour will take you to see the highlights of Vientiane, including the temple Wat Sisaket, the temple Wat Prakeo and Buddha Park. After the tour, you will fly to Pakse and drive to Tad Fan Waterfall.

 

What customers say about us?

December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
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