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Laos Highlights: Vientiane and Luang Prabang

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Laos Highlights: Vientiane and Luang Prabang

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Laos Highlights: Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos

Travel from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on a five-day route that brings together city sights, river scenery and village visits in Laos. The program includes the capital’s main temples and monuments, the express train between the two cities, a Mekong cruise to Pak Ou Caves, and time in Luang Prabang for its heritage sites and nearby countryside. The itinerary also reaches local craft villages, ethnic minority communities and Kuang Sy Waterfall. It is a small-group trip with guided touring on set days and time built in for arrivals, transfers and overnight stays in each place.

Key details

5 days

4 nights

Route

Laos

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

5 days

Travel style

Small groups

Destination

Vientiane and Luang Prabang, Laos

Highlights

  • Small group tour
  • Temple and heritage sights in Vientiane
  • Express train to Luang Prabang
  • Mekong cruise to Pak Ou Caves
  • Village visits and Kuang Sy Waterfall

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Vientiane

    Arrival in Vientiane

    Arrive in Vientiane and transfer to the hotel. After a short rest, visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument. End the day with a welcome dinner.
    Dinner
  2. 2

    Luang Prabang

    Train to Luang Prabang

    Take the express train to Luang Prabang. On arrival, visit the National Museum, Wat Sene, Wat Xieng Thong, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, and Mount Phousi.
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. 3

    Luang Prabang

    Mekong and Pak Ou Caves

    Cruise upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, with stops in villages along the way. Return to Luang Prabang and visit Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, known for weaving and paper making.
    Breakfast, Lunch

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • Accommodation in shared twin or double rooms with breakfast
  • English-speaking guide on touring dates
  • Meals as stated in the program
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Train ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

What's not included

  • Flights not mentioned in the program and international taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Admission fees for the listed sights
  • Single room supplement on request
  • Tax and service charge
  • Luggage handling and daily bottled water
  • Visa on arrival
  • Early check-in and late check-out','Hotel or room upgrades','Festive surcharges or compulsory festive services charged by hotels, if any','Detours','Tips, drinks, personal expenses

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

10 dates · 10 options
Wed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 13, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$785.00per person
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 14, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$785.00per person
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$785.00per person
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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Vientiane and Luang Prabang Laos Tour