About this trip
Six days across Laos, moving from the capital Vientiane through Vang Vieng's limestone country to the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang, travelling by train between stops.
Expect a mix of city time, cave exploring, waterfalls and village visits, with a good dose of Buddhist temple culture and local history woven throughout.
It's a compact, well-rounded introduction to the country rather than a deep dive into any one place.
What you'll do
- Wander Vientiane, where French colonial buildings sit alongside Buddhist temples
- Ride the scenic train to Vang Vieng through limestone karst country
- Explore the Tham Jang Caves in the mountains around Vang Vieng
- Visit the Pak Ou Caves and their thousands of Buddha statues
- Browse Luang Prabang's night market for street food and handmade crafts
- Swim in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Waterfalls
- You change base a few times over six days, with train journeys linking the main stops
- Suits families and those wanting a broad first look at Laos rather than a slow, single-base stay
Worth it if you value smooth logistics and genuine Laotian warmth. Think twice if you expect luxury hotel standards to match their star ratings.
- Organisation and logistics are genuinely tight; guides and transport never kept anyone waiting.
- Khouangsi Waterfalls and local food experiences in Luang Prabang are standout highlights worth the trip.
- Five-star hotel ratings are misleading; Villa Maly was genuinely three-star despite the premium claim.
- Laos is genuinely cheap; budget travellers get excellent value for money throughout.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Getting there
Opens Trip.com, pre-filled — one-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown there.
Where to stay
A night before your tour in Vientiane · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
Booked on their own sites, separate from your tour. We may earn a commission — it never changes your price.
Sort the essentials
Partner offersWe may earn a commission from partner offers. It never changes your price or our ranking.
More trips like this
Ranked on real fit — in case this one isn't quite yours.
Booked with the operator via TourRadar · we may earn a commission.
Want longer in Laos?
Working holidays, volunteering & more — £50 off with code 18TO35TRAVEL.
Powered by Global Work & Travel · we may earn a commission on bookings.