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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the golden temples and moving museums
- Explore caves and cycle past rice paddies
- Go kayaking along the gentle Nam Song River
- Witness hundreds of monks collecting alms at sunrise
- Sip coffee and soak up the atmosphere of Luang Prabang
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Vientiane
- Day 2 In Vientiane, explore the capital; free afternoon
- Day 3 Take the train to Vang Vieng, afternoon at leisure
- Day 4 Free day in Vang Vieng. Optional visit to caves or kayaking on Nam Song River
- Day 5 Scenic train journey to Luang Prabang and sunset visit to Mount Phousi
- Day 6 Morning walking tour of Luang Prabang and boat trip to Pak Ou Caves
- Day 7 Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls and optional afternoon cycle to Lao Loum village
- Day 8 Trip ends in Luang Prabang
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Silver Naga Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Sala Prabang Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodAverage
- AFAntony· February 26th, 2024The highlight of the highlights was Luang Prabang. One great feature for me was the caring attitude of so many of the group for each other.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThrilled to hear Luang Prabang was a highlight! The caring attitude within the group was a special feature, and we're glad it enhanced your experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Trip date: February 2024 - AChristine· March 24th, 2023As this was my first trip with Explore - all of it was a highlight but my once in a lifetime experiences was the tubing and kayaking. Unfortunately I'm also having to accept 'old age' as 328 steps to the top of Phoussi hill was beyond me but I got some wonderful pictures of the sunset over the Mekong river. The free time allowed me to experience some excellent (though painful) massage treatments. Already planning my next trip to Cuba with Explore.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGillian· November 15th, 2023Buddha park Vientiane, blue lagoon swimming, alms giving at our guide’s village templeShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnonymous· February 1st, 2023If you're in your mid-20's to 40's, you will not be getting the experience we expect. The tour is basic tourist stops and is designed for those who are retired. The restaurants advised were overpriced and touristy, we did not have an accurate copy of the itinerary and the guide arranged optional activities that would appeal to the main demographic of the group - retirees. The last hotel in Luang Prabang was a pit. I had a broken faucet handle, a missing towel bar - previously ripped off but not replaced - what appeared to be mouse dropping on the bathtub with a little spider and cobwebs and a stained/rusted tub. I left the tour 2 days early to actually enjoy the rest of my time in Luang Prabang - a city I love - on my own terms. You do not need a tour to see Laos. I had more fun on my own meeting different people than I did with the activities arranged by Explore. Travelling with retirees - while everyone was nice, this is not my demographic and therefore was less enjoyable than being able to relate to people who are at the same place in life that I am.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks very much for taking the time to feed back to us after your trip to Laos. I am sorry to read that the trip didn’t meet your expectations and that you felt the itinerary was designed for somebody outside of your demographic. In general when we... Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- EEdwardWarans· February 22nd, 2020A good overview and relaxed. However, a lot of 'free time' and insufficient direction if an inexperienced traveller and expecting help from Explore! Early starts seemed unnecessary to race back for more free time.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Edward, thank you for your review. I’m sorry that your experience on this trip wasn’t as positive as we would have liked. We detail within the day-to-day itinerary when to expect free time, as well as provide suggestions and activities that you might... Show moreTrip date: February 2020
- JJudithLaRocca· January 25th, 2020Simple, clean hotels of a better standard than expected, with friendly staff. Delightful unspoilt country and peopleShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you Judith and wonderful to hear that you enjoyed Laos which is a unique destination. The accommodation is chosen to reflect the destination and glad that it exceeded expectations The Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020
Lyn· November 15th, 2019A great short tour of Laos with a good balance...Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: November 2019- AShusheel· May 17th, 2019Great trip if hotel in Luang Prabhang can be improved on.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback,Trip date: January 2019
- AValerie· May 17th, 2019This was a fantastic tour. 9 days is a bit short, but most people linked it with Vietnam and Cambodia.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback and review.Trip date: August 2018
- AGillian· May 17th, 2019I think the trip could be extended as there is a lot to see and do in Luang Prabang and not enough time to fit it all in. Have a 10 day stay in Laos not 8 days.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: January 2018
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Kim
Asked on September 29th, 2023Is the 8 days Highlights Laos tour departing on 21 January 2004 (Sun) guaranteed departure?
Explore!Operator•Written September 2023Currently we have five passengers booked onto this departure so far. This departure is guaranteed.
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Traveler•Written September 2023What is the minimum number of passengers for the above tour to be guaranteed departure?
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Traveler•Written October 2023Is it okay for me to bring along a big luggage? Does the price of the tour include the cost of the 2 train rides (Vientiane to Vang Vieng and Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang)? What is the cost for the below optional excursions? 1) guided walk past rice paddies to nearby minority villages in Vang Vieng 2) visit to the 2km underground cave network in Vang Vieng 3) kayaking along the gentle Nam Song river in Vang Vieng 4) afternoon bicycle trip to the Lao Loum village at Ban Phanom
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Chris
Asked on April 26th, 2023Do you do any tours during August? We are looking at visiting around the 13.8.23. Also could you please tell me what the Covid requirements are if there are any.
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2023
Laos has two main distinct weather patterns: hot and wet (May–October), and cooler and dry (November– April). Generally speaking, the best time to visit Laos is November–January. We operate our trips October - February.
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Traveler•Written April 2023Unfortunately due to our vaccine status we see we cannot travel to Laos. We are now looking at Cambodia. Do you know what the requirements are there and do you have a private tour maybe Vietnam and Cambodia?
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Gary
Asked on August 19th, 2022Do you have tours in this september from the 24th?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
Here are some tours that are available from the 24th September.
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