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Hiking, Cruising & Exploring in Laos - 12 days

12 days
From Vientiane to Pakse
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 14+
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Highlights

  • Vientiane - Discover the capital’s cultural gems, including Vat Sisaket, the golden Pha That Louang, and sweeping views from the Patuxay Arch
  • Vang Vieng - Admire sunset views over dramatic limestone peaks from a scenic hillside viewpoint above the town
  • Khmu Village - Experience traditional life by meeting a blacksmith, sharing a local lunch, and tasting Lao rice wine in a riverside community
  • Luang Prabang - Explore the Royal Palace Museum, Vat Xieng Thong temple, and Heuan Chan Heritage House on a guided city tour
  • Ban Nong Heo - Hike through forested hills to Kuang Sy Waterfalls via remote villages and traditional farmland
  • Pak Ou - Cruise the Mekong and walk to caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues hidden in forested cliffs
  • Bolaven Plateau - Visit Tad Fan and Tad Yuang waterfalls and sample locally grown coffee in the highlands east of Pakse
  • Paksong - Journey off-road by Jeep to remote villages and learn traditional coffee roasting with a local farmer
  • Si Phan Don - Island hop by boat to explore riverside temples, handmade crafts, and quiet villages in the 4,000 Islands region
  • Champasak - Visit the pre-Angkorian ruins of Vat Phou and walk through riverside villages and working temples along the Mekong

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Laos!
  2. Day 2 Discovering Vientiane & Vang Vieng Sunset
  3. Day 3 Khmu Village Experience & Countryside Exploration
  4. Day 4 Train to Luang Prabang & City Highlights
  5. Day 5 Tak Bat, Village Hike, & Sa Paper
  6. Day 6 Villages, Caves & Mekong Cruise
  7. Day 7 Flight to Pakse, Bolaven Coffee Trails & Waterfalls
  8. Day 8 Coffee Trails & Village Life in Bolaven
  9. Day 9 From Bolaven to Si Phan Don
  10. Day 10 Island Hopping in Si Phan Don
  11. Day 11 Temples & Countryside of Champasak
  12. Day 12 Champasak to Pakse
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  • Manuel
    · December 17th, 2019
    Well organized tour and Si is very enthusiastic and always make sure everyones happy .
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  • Angela
    · December 17th, 2019
    Great experience and really enjoyed it. Thank
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  • Steven
    · December 17th, 2019
    Our tour was awesome, the organisation was superb from the minute we arrived in Laos to leaving Cambodia for home. The company is aptly named as we were "on the go" for the majority of the tour which was great as there is such a lot to do and see in the countries we visited.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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