11-Day Laos Highlights Tour: Discover Nature and Culture
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- Indochina Today Travel
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- 1 to 97
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- English
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- 6997
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Itinerary
Explore Your 11-Day Laos Highlights Tour
Introduction
Laos, also known as the “Land of a Million Elephants,” is a hidden gem in Southeast Asia that offers a unique and authentic travel experience. Embark on the 11-Day Laos Highlights Tour and discover the stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of this peaceful nation. Laos is renowned for its lush jungles, cascading waterfalls like Kuang Si Falls, and tranquil rivers such as the Mekong. Explore ancient temples, royal palaces, and vibrant markets in places like Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour offers a chance to unwind, interact with local communities, and delve into Laos’ deeply rooted traditions. From pristine landscapes to untouched villages, Laos captivates every traveler with its serenity and authenticity.
Tour Highlights
- Cruise along the Mekong River and admire lush landscapes, picturesque villages, and authentic rural life in Laos
- Visit Ban Houeilampen to meet the Hmong hill tribe and learn about their vibrant culture
- Discover remote northern Laos, explore rugged mountains, and connect with ethnic minorities like the Hmong, Khmu, Akha, and Taidam tribes
- Trek through pristine mountain villages along the Nam Ou River, visit Ban Kioukhan, and experience local homestays for an authentic cultural immersion
- Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Luang Prabang, including ancient temples like Wat Xiengthong, Mount Phousi, the National Museum, and the vibrant Night Market
- Journey through Vang Vieng’s limestone karsts, trek scenic trails, explore caves such as Tham Hoy, and meet the local Hmong villagers
- Discover the charm of Vientiane, where French colonial heritage blends with Lao traditions—visit Wat Sisaket, Patuxay Monument, and the That Luang Stupa
- Experience local markets and, if time allows, explore the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong before departure

Why Choose This Tour?
The 11-Day Laos Highlights Tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in Laos’ rich culture and stunning landscapes. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, culture enthusiast, or someone looking for tranquility, this tour offers a perfect blend of all. From boat cruises along the Mekong River to trekking in the northern highlands and exploring ancient temples, this tour covers the best of Laos. With a focus on local experiences, including homestays with ethnic minority families, you will gain a deeper understanding of Laos’ traditions and way of life. Travel at a relaxed pace, perfect for those seeking to escape the busy tourist crowds and explore off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Ready to Experience Laos?
Are you ready to explore the magic of Laos? The 11-Day Laos Highlights Tour awaits you with unforgettable experiences. From serene boat rides to exciting treks and cultural immersion, this tour guarantees a journey that will enrich your understanding of Laos and leave you with lasting memories. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is included in the 11-Day Laos Highlights Tour?
The tour includes transportation, accommodation (hotels and homestays), meals as per the itinerary, a knowledgeable guide, and all activities and entrance fees listed in the itinerary.
Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?
While the tour involves some trekking and outdoor activities, it is designed for all levels of fitness. However, the trekking sections in remote areas may be challenging, and we recommend participants to have an average level of fitness for these activities.
What should I bring on this tour?
We recommend packing lightweight, breathable clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Do I need to speak Lao to join the tour?
No, the tour guide will speak English, and local guides in specific areas can assist with translations. However, learning a few basic Lao phrases can enhance your experience.
What is the best time to visit Laos?
The best time to visit Laos is during the dry season, from November to February, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for outdoor activities.
On arrival at HoueiSay in Laos from Chiang Khong (Thailand), we embark on our traditional boat cruising downriver on the Mekong. This part of the Mekong River is quite narrow and both banks of the rivers are bordered by amazing scenery of beautiful green forests and towering hills. The pace is very relaxed as we drift along the river in our boat, a perfect way to observe rural life close up. Along the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong hilltribe people. They are very poor, but have a vibrant culture and an interesting history,
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Pakbeng
Our expedition begins as leave Pakbeng and venture into the mountainous and remote area in Northern Laos. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes this an unforgettable experience. Oudomxay province is residence to a mixture of 23 ethnic minority groups. We make a few rest stops along the way, which gives you the opportunity to see the ethnic minority groups of Hmong, Khmu, Akha and Taidam. The hill tribe people are unfailingly friendly; welcoming you with waving hands and smiling faces.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Oudomxay
After breakfast, our journey to Muong La will lead us through some scenic landscape. Here we have the fantastic chance to visit Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. The 400 years old legendary statue is said to have many supernatural powers, and is widely worshipped among the faithful local Buddhists. After our pleasant stop in Muong La, we continue our voyage towards Muong Khoua and board a traditional boat for a leisurely cruise on the Nam Ou River down to Muong Ngoy, a little village set along the east riverbank with breathtaking sceneries all surrounded by mountains, this will be our base for trekking for the next three days.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Muong Ngoy
Today, we discover the remote and extremely beautiful mountainous region of the north, ideal for anyone seeking an adventurous trekking expedition. We head out of town and begin our trek uphill to the rural village of Ban Kioukhan. The friendly Khmu hill tribe people conquer this small village; they have a primitive and basic lifestyle. We continue to walk through many different villages where we are sure to attract attention from the locals, as visitors do not frequently encounter this remote part of the country. We arrive at Ban Kioukhan by late afternoon and have time to walk around this charming village, enabling us to understand a little more about the local culture and their daily lifestyle. We enjoy a local dinner and will reside at a Ban Kioukhan villager’s house, the best way to experience authentic village life. (Home stay).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Ban Kioukhan
After breakfast, we continue our trekking expedition, using the local tracks. Today’s trekking may be challenging at times with some steep uphill and downhill climbs, but the experience is unique and rewarding. After spending half the day walking, we arrive at Ban Hadsaphaei village, which is situated by the Nam Ou River. There is a complete change of pace as we embark on a stunning boat trip downriver to Muong Ngoy, giving us a great chance to relax and explore the great landscape of limestone mountain outcrops surrounding the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Muong Ngoy
After breakfast, we will spend half our day trekking, passing through several more hill villages to Pak Ou Cave. We visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which are two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. We continue our trip down to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang. This former royal capital with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop retains a unique charm rarely found in all Asia. There is little traffic on the roads and you will see monks dressed in orange robes scurry in all directions carrying umbrellas shading themselves from the Sun.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel inLuang Prabang
It is worth a visit to the National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Today we explore some of the major sights in this fabulous city, including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and Wat Mai. We visit these sights as well as the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, its exterior architecture is remarkable with decorated guilded stuccoes and doorways, a “tree of life” mosaic pattern set in coloured glass on the back wall and its three tiered roofs sweeping low to the ground representing classical Laotian architecture. A visit to Luang Prabang would be incomplete with ascending 329 steps to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa and to enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we leave this charming city in the early morning for our journey to Vang Vieng. Our journey will be strenuous as we drive along one of the most scenic but also one of the roughest routes in Asia. In the afternoon we arrive in Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Its stunning scenery with a mixture of quiet water and limestone outcrops remains unspoiled, despite recent developments with the advent of tourism. We embark on our boat for a relaxing trip on the Nam Song River, exploring the breathtaking mountain landscape and the famous cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng
Today we head out of town taking a short drive before we setting off on a full day’s trek from Ban Phatang village through undulating hillsides and paddy fields. On the way, we visit Tham Hoy Cave and Ban Phathao village, which is home to the Hmong ethnic minorities. After a splendid picnic lunch, we continue walking and exploring the fantastic limestone karsts formation. The trekking ends when we arrive to Ban Tham Xang in the late afternoon. At this small village, we have a chance to explore the interesting local lifestyle and enjoy a traditional dance performed by villagers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng
After breakfast, we spend half our day driving to the capital city Vientiane, which is located on the banks of the Mekong River. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Soviet and American influences. A city tour acquaints us with the capital and after a short rest if time permits we start visiting some the major sights; including the oldest temple Wat Sisaket, with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane
After breakfast, we will visit the Morning Market and if time permits we will also visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong. The tour ends after your transfer to airport or for departure.
Meal: Breakfast
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What's Included
Private transportation in private air-conditioned
Accommodation in twin/double shared
Private boat trip as stated in above sights
English speaking guide
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
Elephant Riding
Gov’t tax and service charge
Luggage handling
2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
2 cold towels per day during the tour
English speaking guide
Meals: daily breakfast at hotel and as mentioned in the itinerary
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let Indochina Today Travel know the food option that you prefer.
Private transportation in private air-conditioned
Private boat trip as stated in above sights
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Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
Visa stamping fee
Domestic airticket with airport tax
Int’l air tickets to / from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals:lunch or dinner where not stated
Single room (quoted separately)
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
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