Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your Laos adventure begins today as you head out for the land of a million elephants. You'll arrive the next day, so plan on traveling through the night or with a connection. Return flights can be arranged whenever you need them, so let your travel advisor know your preferred dates.
- Day 2
Arrival in Laos
You land in Laos and your personal German-speaking tour guide meets you at the airport, then takes you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting settled and relaxing after your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Sanakeo Boutique Hotel oder ähnlich), (Le Bel Air Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 3
Luang Prabang
Starting in Luang Prabang, begin with a cooking class at Tamnak Lao restaurant where you'll shop at the market and learn to prepare traditional Laotian dishes. After that, visit the oldest temples like Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong, then head to Wat Mai, Wat Visoun, and Wat Aham. Browse the Kinnaly Gallery to learn about ethnic minorities, climb Mount Phousi for sunset views over the Mekong, and finish by checking out the night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Sanakeo Boutique Hotel oder ähnlich), (Le Bel Air Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Cooking class at Tamnak Lao restaurant with market shopping
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Visit Wat Visoun temple
- Visit Wat Aham temple
- Kinnaly Gallery visit
- Mount Phousi sunset viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Night market exploration
Landmarks Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Wat Mai Wat Visoun Wat Aham Kinnaly Gallery Mount Phousi Tamnak Lao Restaurant - Day 4
Pak-Ou Caves - Kuang Si Waterfalls
Early morning, you'll watch orange-clad monks collecting food donations around the city. Later, board a boat on the Mekong through beautiful landscapes to the Pak-Ou Caves with thousands of golden Buddha statues. Stop in Ban Xanghai village to see how local rice wine is made. In the afternoon, head to the Khuang Si waterfalls and visit ethnic minority villages along the way. Take a refreshing swim in one of the turquoise cascades, then watch the sunset from Wat Siphouthabath.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Sanakeo Boutique Hotel oder ähnlich), (Le Bel Air Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Monks morning ritual observation
- Mekong river boat journey
- Pak-Ou Caves visit
- Ban Xanghai rice wine village visit
- Ethnic minority villages visit
- Kuang Si waterfalls visit
- Swimming in Kuang Si cascades
- Sunset viewing at Wat Siphouthabath
Landmarks Pak-Ou Caves Ban Xanghai Kuang Si Waterfalls Wat Siphouthabath Mekong River - Day 5
Plain of Clay Jars
Leave Luang Prabang and drive about 300 km through gentle hilly landscape to Xieng Khuang. You'll reach the Plain of Clay Jars, an archaeological site featuring hundreds of massive stone jars up to 2.50 meters high and weighing up to 6 tons each. Today you'll visit one of the three accessible sites and walk through these ancient wonders.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunrise Mountain View Resort Hotel oder ähnlich), (Tmark Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Plain of Clay Jars archaeological site visit (one site)
Landmarks Plain of Clay Jars - Day 6
Plain of Clay Jars to Vang Vieng
You'll travel from the Plain of Clay Jars to Vang Vieng today, making stops in smaller villages along the way to see how people live in the countryside. Start with a short and easy hike through the landscape, then visit Tam Xang cave. From there, you'll walk through rice fields and pass by karst mountains before reaching Vang Vieng in the afternoon, where dramatic mountains rise all around the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunrise Mountain View Resort Hotel oder ähnlich), (Tmark Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Short, easy hike through the countryside
- Visit Tam Xang cave
- Stop in smaller villages to experience Laotian countryside life
Optional Activities
- Outdoor activities available in Vang Vieng
Landmarks Tam Xang cave Ban Nadoi Ban Phan Thao Vang Vieng - Day 7
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Travel south to Vientiane, the quiet capital of Laos, located directly on the Mekong. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour visiting Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in the city, and Wat Prakeo, the royal temple that once housed the Emerald Buddha. Also see That Luang Stupa national shrine and the Laotian Arc de Triomphe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (SureStay by Best Western oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Wat Sisaket temple visit
- Wat Prakeo royal temple visit
- That Luang Stupa national shrine visit
- Laotian Arc de Triomphe visit
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxai Arc de Triomphe 
- Day 8
Phou Khao Khouay National Park
Leave Vientiane and drive to Ban Hatkhai, a small village on the edge of Phou Khao Khouay National Park. Meet a local guide who'll take you in an off-road vehicle to the Tad Xay waterfall and nearby Pha Xay waterfall. Enjoy a picnic break and cool off with a dip in Tad Xay. Then hike approximately two hours through the national park to the Nam Mang River, where a boat takes you back to Ban Hatkhai. On the return to Vientiane, visit typical old Laotian villages of ethnic minorities and try local snacks at a market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (SureStay by Best Western oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle journey to Tad Xay waterfall
- Pha Xay waterfall visit
- Swimming at Tad Xay waterfall
- Approximately 2-hour hike through national park to Nam Mang River
- Boat return from Nam Mang River to Ban Hatkhai
- Ethnic minority villages visit
- Market visit for local snacks
Landmarks Phou Khao Khouay National Park Tad Xay Waterfall Pha Xay Waterfall Nam Mang River Ban Hatkhai - Day 9
Bolavens Plateau
Fly early morning from Vientiane to Pakse in the Champasak region in the lesser-known south. Meet your local guide at the airport and drive to the Bolavens Plateau, a cool and fertile area where coffee is grown. Visit the spectacular 200-meter-high Tad Fane waterfall, the most beautiful on the plateau. In the afternoon, visit villages of ethnic minorities like the Katu and Alak tribes, known for their distinctive facial tattoos. Spend the night at Sinouk Coffee Resort in the middle of the coffee plantations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pakse Hotel oder ähnlich), (Champa Palace Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Vientiane to Pakse
- Airport transfer to Bolavens Plateau
- Tad Fane waterfall visit
- Ethnic minority villages visit (Katu and Alak tribes)
Landmarks Tad Fane Waterfall Bolavens Plateau - Day 10
Bolavens Plateau to Si Phan Don
Head to the Mekong Falls, stopping at the Pha Suam waterfall along the way. Visit Wat Phou temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved relics of the Khmer period, around 200 years older than Angkor. In the afternoon, reach Don Khong, the main island of the Si Phan Don (four thousand islands) region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seng Ahloune Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Pha Suam waterfall visit
- Wat Phou temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) visit
Landmarks Pha Suam Waterfall Wat Phou Don Khong Si Phan Don - Day 11
Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands)
On foot and by boat, explore Si Phan Don in the area where the Mekong is the widest and probably the wildest. On Don Khone island, discover remnants of French rule and the Liphi Falls, the first main branch of the famous Mekong Falls. The Mekong Falls are considered the widest waterfall in the world and the largest waterfall in Asia. Return to Don Khong by boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seng Ahloune Resort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Si Phan Don exploration on foot and by boat
- Don Khone island visit
- Liphi Falls (Mekong Falls first branch) visit
- Boat return to Don Khong
Landmarks Don Khone Liphi Falls Mekong River - Day 12
Si Phan Don to Pakse
Before leaving the four thousand islands area, experience the Khong Phapheng Falls, the second main branch of the Mekong Falls. Over a width of more than 10 kilometers, the river cascades down over 21 meters. After that, head back to Pakse and visit the local market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pakse Hotel oder ähnlich), (Champa Palace Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Khong Phapheng Falls (Mekong Falls second branch) visit
- Pakse local market visit
Landmarks Khong Phapheng Falls Pakse Market - Day 13
Departure from Laos
Your Laos adventure concludes today. Make your way to the airport for your departure. If you arranged it in advance, airport transfers are available.
