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The Charm of Laos in 10 Days - Private Tour

10 days
From Luang Prabang to Pakse
4.1
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the authentic temples and learn about local culture.
  • Soak in the beauty of the Kuang Si waterfall.
  • Spend time outdoors boating and exploring the caves in Vang Vieng.
  • See the most remarkable temples and monuments in Vientiane.
  • Discover pre-Angkor era Khmer temples in Pakse.
  • Visit the authentic villages and spectacular waterfalls in Don Khone.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Laos - Luang Prabang Arrival
  2. Day 2 Luang Prabang Sightseeing (B)
  3. Day 3 Pak Ou Caves And Kuang Si Waterfalls (B)
  4. Day 4 Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng by speed train – Tham Jang Cave & Blue Lagoon (B)
  5. Day 5 Full day kayaking & Caving (B,L) - Group Tour
  6. Day 6 Vang Vieng – Vientiane by train – city tour (B)
  7. Day 7 Vientiane – Fly to Pakse – Bolaven Plateuax - Pakse (B)
  8. Day 8 Pakse – Wat Phou – 4000 Islands (B)
  9. Day 9 4000 Island surroundings (B)
  10. Day 10 4000 Islands - Pakse - Departure (B)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
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  • AM
    · February 28th, 2025
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    We really enjoyed the trip from Luang Prabang to Pakse and it was extremely impressive. It was well organized and everything went smoothly. The German-speaking local guides were very experienced, competent and catered to our wishes. The online support from Ms. Mie was also excellent. She speaks perfect German and was always proactive in asking us how we were doing. We gained a deep insight into the cultural life, the people and the landscape of Laos. We can only recommend this trip to others.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Andreas, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that your journey from Luang Prabang to Pakse was seamless and memorable. It's great to know that our German-speaking guides provided insightful and personalized... Show more
    Trip date: February 2025
  • NS
    · February 12th, 2025
    We took the tour with 4-star accommodation. I found the program quite comprehensive and well-planned. We also liked the hotel selection. All local guides were enthusiastic and helpful, even as their English was hard to understand at times. I recommend visiting Laos to all travel enthusiasts! I have to complain that our tour supervisor did not warn us about freaky security regulations of the local railway. As a result, some our valuable items got confiscated. Also, my general question is: if everything (hotels, transportation, admission tickets, food) is so cheap in Laos, why is the tour so expensive?
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Nikolay, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and thank you for your feedback about the itinerary, hotel selection, and the enthusiasm of our local guides. Your recommendation of Laos means a lot! We sincerely... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • DW
    · December 26th, 2024
    It was a great tour. We saw a lot of Laos. Everything was organized really well. The local tour guides were very knowledgeable and experienced.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Dagmar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • The Charm of Laos in 10 Days - Private Tour reviewer 4
    · December 16th, 2024
    Starting with the booking process (thank you Long Pham) and continuing with the tour itself, everything went according to plan. Easy and smooth communication along the way. Professional tour guides and drivers, that made everything they could to make my trip pleasant and comfortable. Laos is such a beautiful country and people are so friendly and helpful. I truly had a memorable trip.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Mihaela, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your trip went smoothly and exceeded your expectations, starting from the booking process with Long Pham to the professional service provided by our tour guides and... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • JA
    · November 29th, 2024
    I would not recommend this tour company. I paid $4,000 for guides that did not know their country nor did they have any information they could share and they gave me 3 star hotels on 4 of the 10 nights despite paying for Deluxe package. Rather more scary is that because of the above, I was not prepared to pay yet another $500 dollars that they asked for, they abandoned me in a village in the middle of nowhere and before they left, they told all other guest houses in the area not to let me stay with them. I asked villagers to help me get a car back to the nearest city, several hours away, but they said they could not help me because of these men that told them not to help me. They basically left me stranded, I had limited cash and no way of returning on my own. This company had a shocking disregard for my wellbeing and you should avoid them at all costs.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Julie, We want to express our sincere regret that we have not been able to satisfy you. However, it is our responsibility to address your feedback accurately to ensure that all of our clients can have a comprehensive view from both sides of this... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • The Charm of Laos in 10 Days - Private Tour reviewer 6
    · October 18th, 2023
    My husband and I went to Laos on mild sunny days. This place is almost pristine and we were close to nature. The temples here are wonderful and the views are amazing. The trip was interesting and smooth thanks to the Realistic Asia team.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Laos and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • The Charm of Laos in 10 Days - Private Tour reviewer 7
    · March 26th, 2019
    I did an intense trip from North to South and I...
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Hi Dylan. It must be a refreshing experience to you. We would love to hear that we brought you so much positive memories. No matter how many people there are in your group, we will try our best to fulfill your request. Hope to welcome you to further... Show more
    Trip date: December 2018

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The Charm of Laos in 10 Days - Private Tour
From Luang Prabang to Pakse

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    Carolina

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    Is assistance provided for visa applications?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, guidance for visa applications is available.

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    Asked on November 7th, 2024

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      Yes, the itinerary can be customized based on your preferred travel dates.

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      Yes, all transfers from the airport to the hotel and back are included.

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      Each day during the tour includes designated meals.

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      We recommend obtaining travel insurance for your visit.

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      The hotel category planned for Phuket is Deluxe Sea View.

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      Yes, the tour includes guided activities at key destinations.

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      Yes, you can upgrade your hotel accommodations for an additional cost.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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