About this trip
Six days across Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos's two most storied cities, mixing temple visits with river life and a good dose of walking through markets and old streets.
In Luang Prabang you'll rise early for the alms-giving ceremony, cruise the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves, and cool off at Kuang Si Waterfall, alongside temple visits and a sunset climb up Phousi Hill. Vientiane brings a different pace, with sacred monuments, the Buddha Park, and the Patuxai Arch rounding things out.
It's an easy-going trip built around culture and everyday local life rather than adventure activities, with coach travel linking the two cities.
What you'll do
- Watch the dawn alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang
- Cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves
- Swim at Kuang Si Waterfall
- Climb Phousi Hill for sunset over the city
- Browse the night markets
- See the Buddha Park and Patuxai Arch in Vientiane
- Easy-paced trip suited to those wanting culture and sightseeing over activity
- Partially guided, with coach travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane
- Requires a minimum of 2 people per booking and booking at least 30 days ahead
Worth it if you value knowledgeable guides and Luang Prabang's charm. Think twice if you need reliable comms, comfortable long drives, or pristine Vientiane hotels.
- First guides in Luang Prabang were genuinely excellent, knowledgeable, and hardworking; city itself stunning.
- Bus journey advertised as 8 hours consistently took 12 hours; no toilet breaks despite 5-hour stretches.
- Vientiane hotel dated, poorly cleaned, staff unhelpful; wifi non-existent outside reception and restaurant.
- Communication from operator patchy; transfers require chasing up yourself and food voucher purpose unclear.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Luang Prabang · 31 Aug – 1 Sept
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