Hiking, Cruising & Exploring in Laos - 12 days
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Tour Overview
Discover Laos on this 12-day tour that takes you from the colonial charm of Vientiane to the natural beauty of Vang Vieng, the cultural richness of Luang Prabang, and the remote tranquillity of the Bolaven Plateau and Si Phan Don. Explore Buddhist temples, French-influenced architecture, and traditional villages; hike to viewpoints and waterfalls; float along rivers flanked by limestone cliffs; and travel by boat and train through spectacular landscapes. Learn about the daily life of ethnic communities, observe traditional crafts, and delve into Laos’s rich cultural heritage at sites such as the Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Sy Waterfalls, and the ancient Vat Phou temple, before ending in Pakse.
Start
Vientiane
End
Pakse
Destination
Pakse
Days
12
Pace
Medium
Range
Active
Max Group Size
Min 14 - Max 12
Min Age
14
Trip Code: HICEL
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Vientiane - Discover the capital’s cultural gems, including Vat Sisaket, the golden Pha That Louang, and sweeping views from the Patuxay Arch
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Vang Vieng - Admire sunset views over dramatic limestone peaks from a scenic hillside viewpoint above the town
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Khmu Village - Experience traditional life by meeting a blacksmith, sharing a local lunch, and tasting Lao rice wine in a riverside community
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Luang Prabang - Explore the Royal Palace Museum, Vat Xieng Thong temple, and Heuan Chan Heritage House on a guided city tour
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Ban Nong Heo - Hike through forested hills to Kuang Sy Waterfalls via remote villages and traditional farmland
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Pak Ou - Cruise the Mekong and walk to caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues hidden in forested cliffs
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Bolaven Plateau - Visit Tad Fan and Tad Yuang waterfalls and sample locally grown coffee in the highlands east of Pakse
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Paksong - Journey off-road by Jeep to remote villages and learn traditional coffee roasting with a local farmer
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Si Phan Don - Island hop by boat to explore riverside temples, handmade crafts, and quiet villages in the 4,000 Islands region
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Champasak - Visit the pre-Angkorian ruins of Vat Phou and walk through riverside villages and working temples along the Mekong
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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