Laos in 10 Days: Luang Prabang to the 4,000 Islands
This 10-day private tour links Laos’ main cultural and scenic stops, from Luang Prabang to the southern 4,000 Islands. It combines temple visits, river travel, cave country, waterfall scenery and time in the capital, with a domestic flight to help cover the long southbound route. Start in Luang Prabang with its old streets, monasteries and the night market. Continue to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall, then travel by speed train to Vang Vieng and on to Vientiane for the capital’s main landmarks. In the south, visit the Bolaven Plateau area, Wat Phou and the Mekong islands around Don Khong and Don Det. This is a small-group style itinerary sold as a private tour, with transport and guidance arranged for the journey between each stop.
Key details
10 days
9 nights
Route
Laos
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
10 days
Style
Small groups
Tour type
Private
Destination
Laos
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Private
Itinerary
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Luang Prabang
Arrival in Luang Prabang
Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for your first look at the town, with time for the night market if you wish. - 2
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang sights
Start with the option to observe the early morning alms ritual, then continue to the morning market and the former Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free to take in the town at an easy pace.B - 3
Luang Prabang
Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall
Cruise upstream on the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, with a stop at Ban Xang Hai along the way. Return to Luang Prabang by road and continue to Kuang Si Waterfall for time in the park area.B
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic flight from Vientiane to Pakse
- Speed train between Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing and admission fees as listed in the itinerary
- Boat trip as stated in the program
- Daily breakfast, plus lunch and dinner where specified
- 24/7 hotline support
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Early check-in and late check-out unless stated
- Compulsory gala dinners on 24 and 31 December if applicable
- Holiday surcharges if applicable
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.