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Laos Intense: Gentle Giants & Local Life

16 days
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Start and end in Vientiane
4.7
102 traveler reviews
  • Two elephants interacting with people at a fenced area.
  • Large golden reclining Buddha statue in a garden setting.
  • Groups of people kayaking on a river with mountains in the background.
  • Beautiful multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush jungle.
  • Elaborate and colorful temple with palm trees and clear sky.
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  • Quiet riverside village with green hills and small wooden boats.
  • Elephant and people in a grassy field.
  • Colorful traditional Laotian fabric with intricate patterns.
  • An elephant spraying water playfully in a river.
  • Two farmers working in a rice field wearing traditional hats.
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Places You’ll See

  • Vang Vieng
    Vang Vieng
  • Luang Prabang
    Luang Prabang
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Finally: Full throttle into the adventure!
  2. Day 2 Nature Escape: suspension bridges, green rocks & traditional villages
  3. Day 3 I'll Be There For You: roaring waterfalls & summiteers
  4. Day 4 Adventurous: from viewpoints to adrenaline rushes
  5. Day 5 Luang Prabang: royal palaces & Buddhist monks
  6. Day 6 Get in touch: Eco Gardens or traditional fishing?
  7. Day 7 Mountain Views: Hidden Trails to the Sleeping Lady
  8. Day 8 Photos as Good as Postcards: Local Life on the Nam Ou River
  9. Day 9 C'est la vie: from croissants & crêpes to city bustle & temples
  10. Day 10 Jungle Drums: Rustic villages & rushing waterfalls
  11. Day 11 Morning Bliss: processions & colorful markets
  12. Day 12 Gentle Giants: Visiting gentle pachyderms
  13. Day 13 Change of scenery on rails: Welcome to Vientiane
  14. Day 14 City Strolls: from temple myths to sunset
  15. Day 15 Time to Say Goodbye: No goodbye forever
  16. Day 16 Home Again: Packed with unforgettable memories
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  • Sigrid
    · July 19th, 2024
    My best friend and I wanted to see the world again at the start of our retirement. Everything was super organized and we didn't have to worry about a thing. The trip was an experience in itself, simply wonderful. We would love to go again!
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  • Alina
    · June 26th, 2025
    An unforgettable experience from start to finish! If you're looking for an authentic way to explore Bali, this trip is a must :) The hotels were all clean and comfortable, and the transfer was smooth and perfectly coordinated. Everything was thoughtfully planned and executed—highly recommended! We will book again with journaway.
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  • Imke
    · June 23rd, 2025
    We had a wonderful trip and are thrilled. The organization was very good and the hotels were also very well chosen. A big "thank you" to journaway for the perfect travel planning!
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  • Vaccines
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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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    • For any tour departing before November 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 2% is required to confirm your booking with journaway DACH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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