VIETNAM CAMBODIA & LAOS

Luang Prabang and Beyond Touring
Experience the charm and beauty of Luang Prabang, with its glittering temples, wandering monks
and picturesque Mekong setting. One of our favourite places in Asia, this languid, UNESCO protected
town and its beautiful surrounds are best explored with an expert Travel Indochina guide. Luang
Prabang makes an ideal starting point for journeys through captivating mountainous scenery to the
mysterious Plain of Jars and cruises up the upper Mekong to Thailand’s Golden Triangle or Chiang Mai.
•Luang Prabang
•Plain of Jars
Vang Vieng•
Laos
Luang Prabang Revealed
4 days/3 nights Grade: Easy
From $ 433 pp
From $ — pp
Departs: Luang Prabang daily
Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful
and engaging towns in Asia. Surrounded
by forest-covered mountains and situated
at the confluence of the Khan and Mekong
Rivers, this World Heritage town has a
tranquil, old-world charm that enchants all
who visit.
Day 1: Begin your exploration at some
of the town’s most beautiful temples,
followed by a fun Lao cooking class and
the chance to eat your creations.
Day 2: Visit the Royal Palace. Cruise up
the Mekong to the mysterious Pak Ou
Caves, and ascend Mount Phou Si for
sunset views.
Day 3: Rise early to witness the
marvelous sight of robed Buddhist monks
collecting alms at dawn. Follow this with
a swim at the Kuang Si Falls, stopping
en route to learn about Laos’ diverse
ethnic groups at the Traditional Arts and
Ethnology Museum. The afternoon is free
for shopping or simply wandering.
Day 4: This morning enjoy some free time
before your departure transfer.
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 Jan - 31 Dec 11 $730 $433
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation
with breakfast daily • 1 dinner • private
touring • transport as specified by
air-conditioned vehicle • entrance fees
• local English-speaking guide • arrival and
departure transfers on first and last days only
Note: Touring within the UNESCO old town is partly
by foot to minimise the impact of your presence in
Luang Prabang.
Want more? In Luang Prabang, learn all
about the local elephants and their carers
on our ‘Mahout Elephant Experience’
day tour, or explore the stunning scenery
outside the town on our ‘Full day trekking’
day tour (p43).
No Frills, Standard, superior and deluxe
options available.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
Luang Prabang at Leisure
The Plain of Jars & Vang Vieng Explorer
6 days/5 nights Grade Easy to moderate
Departs: Luang Prabang daily
Savour your stay in tranquil Luang Prabang
with a mix of touring, fun activities, and
ample free time to explore the town’s
range of boutiques and restaurants,
atmospheric colonial architecture and
32 wats and monasteries.
Day 1: This afternoon start exploring the
former royal capital at some of the town’s
most beautiful temples by foot and tuk-tuk,
then test your culinary skills in a fun Lao
cooking class.
Day 2: Visit the Royal Palace and a small
museum for an insight into fascinating
minority groups. Set out on the back of an
elephant through surrounding jungle and
then watch the sun setting from Mount
Phou Si.
Day 3: Rise early to see Buddhist monks
collecting alms at dawn. Visit Kuang Si
Falls and a sanctuary dedicated to the
protection of the Moon Bear.
Day 4: Spend a full day at leisure to
explore Luang Prabang at your own pace.
Day 5: Take a cruise up the Mekong to
the Kamu Lodge, a comfortable tented
ecolodge, for an overnight stay. Take part
From $ 612 pp
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 May - 30 Sept 11 $966 $612
in traditional rice planting, archery or
gold panning.
Day 6: Return to Luang Prabang for your
departure transfer.
Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation
with breakfast daily • 1 lunch • 2 dinners
• private touring • transport as specified
by air-conditioned vehicle • entrance fees
• local English-speaking guide • arrival
transfer on tour start date
Want More? See the beautiful interior of
Laos en route to Vientiane on ‘ The Plain of
Jars & Vang Vieng Explorer’ (this page).
Note: Touring is partly by foot to minimise the impact of
your presence in Luang Prabang.
No Frills, Standard, superior and deluxe
options available.
5 days/4 nights Grade: Easy
Departs: Luang Prabang or
Vientiane daily
Travel overland between Luang Prabang
and Vientiane to see the enigmatic Plain of
Jars and the amazing views at Vang Vieng.
This well-paced tour travels through some
of the most beautiful mountain scenery in
Asia in a comfortable style.
Day 1: Drive along dramatic mountain
ridges with panoramic views, and pass
through Hmong hilltribe villages on your
way to the mysterious Plain of Jars.
Day 2: In the soft rolling fields of the Plain
of Jars, see the famous stone urns and
visit a cave that was the site of a tragic
Indochina war event.
Day 3: Leave your simple but atmospheric
accommodation for Vang Vieng, which is
surrounded by spectacular limestone peaks
set on the banks of the Nam Song River.
Visit some of the fascinating caves of this
beautiful region.
Day 4: Enjoy free time before you soak
up the scenery on a gentle kayaking or
rafting trip.
Day 5: Travel on to Vientiane.
From $ 973 pp
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 Jan - Dec 11 $1750 $973
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation
(simple but comfortable lodge-style)
with breakfast daily • private touring
• transport as specified by air-conditioned
vehicle • entrance fees • local Englishspeaking
guide • return hotel transfers
Want More? Contrast your stay in
the north with an idyllic cruise in the
laid-back south of Laos on the ‘Wat Phou’
cruise (p27).
Note: Also operates in the reverse direction. Similar,
shorter 1 or 2 night versions of this tour are also
available, departing both Luang Prabang and Vientiane.
Standard option only.
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