Laos Revealed
Custom Travel | 12 Days
- Explore off-the-radar remote villages, steeped in age-old traditions with strong community ties
- Witness the contrasts and commonalities of Laos’ new capital, Vientiane, with its ancient one, Luang Prabang
- Revel in the region’s stunning landscapes: tumbling waterfalls, rice fields, coffee and tea plantations, and lush protected forests
- Uncover the serenity of river life along the Mekong and discover its 4,000-island riverine archipelago
- Sample a variety of Laotian foods, from fresh produce and herbs to ubiquitous sticky rice and sticky sauce
Laos is one of Asia’s most unvisited and unchanged countries. On this carefully-curated trip, dive into the country’s even less-traveled and abundantly charming south.
Begin in the busting capital before departing on a scenic road trip toward the Bolaven Plateau. The area’s remarkable landscapes—lush green rice fields, limestone karst formation, and surging waterfalls—will quickly cast a spell. Equally spellbinding are the remote villages of this area that each have distinct cultures and color palates, yet are uniformly warm and welcoming. Complete your off-the-beaten-path Laos journey in Luang Prabang, a small, dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.
Trip Overview
1 – 2
Arrive in capital city Vientiane and explore by tuk-tuk A guided culinary tour introduces you to Laotian cuisine Explore the city's sacred temples and stupas
3 – 4
Journey to Kong Lor Cave Explore by sampan (long-tail boat), discovering towering stalactites and stalagmites and a remote village at the far side of the cave Continue your journey south, passing lush fields and waterfalls
5 – 6
Traverse the picturesque Bolaven Plateau, home to various hilltribes Stop for a coffee and tea tasting at one of the coffee plantations that blanket the hillsides
7 – 8
Based from an idyllic riverside eco-resort, explore Champasak and surrounds, including the islands of Si Phan Don Set out on a sunset Mekong river cruise, then join a local family in their home for a meal Visit a magnificent mountain temple by bicycle or car
9
Depart the south and return to Vientiane Travel by train to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
10 – 11
Explore the ancient capital's architectural and spiritual marvels Journey by tuk-tuk through an artisanal village and connect with talented artists Take a traditional riverboat on the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves Visit one of the city's well-known restaurants for a private cooking lesson
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Depart Laos
Dates & Prices
Dates
Custom Trips offered year-round, but weather is best between October and April
Pricing
Custom Trip: From $8,400 per person
estimate based on two travelers, sharing a room
Inclusions
- Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
- Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
- All accommodations
- All ground transportation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
- Most meals
- Bottled water at included meals and while sightseeing
- Services of local guides, drivers, and other staff
- Some gratuities
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
A Journey Built Just For You
Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.
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