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14 Days Laos Luxury

Alms giving ceremony
Wat Phou temple
Bolaven Plateau
Tour length: 0 days
Tour code: CTP 106
    • 14 days Laos Luxury

      Discover Laos in Style: Join us on a 14-day luxury adventure through Laos. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang and experience the daily alms-giving ceremony. Take a scenic train ride to Vang Vieng and learn about the Khmu people. Embark on a night safari in Vientiane and try delicious local food. Fly to Pakse and explore the Bolaven Plateau, the 4,000 Islands, and the ancient temple of Wat Phou. This is the perfect trip for travelers who want to experience the best of Laos in comfort

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      Luang Phabang (LPQ) - Luang Prabang

      Welcome in Laos

      Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide and driver for a short transfer to your hotel.

      Unterkunft

      Satri House Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      Transfer from airport to hotelEnglish speaking guideLaos tour program Nakarath Travel

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      Luang Prabang

      Laos Heritage Revealed

      Today your guide will take you to the heart of Luang Prabang’s distinguished heritage and introduce you to a number of different specialists on the town’s history, culture and Buddhist background.

      We start the day’s exploration at the quaint Royal Palace Museum, which gives an excellent overview of local history. We then continue to Wat Xiengthong which is renowned for its beauty and is one the most important Buddhist temples on the town’s peninsula. You will also have the rare opportunity to receive a blessing from one of the temple’s head monks that involves the tying of string around your wrists, symbolising luck and good health.

      Afterwards, we will take a short stroll to the nearby Wat Khili. The temple’s charming traditional library building houses an historic photo exhibition of Buddhist heritage, known as The Buddhist Archive of Photography. This is a unique collection of 35,000 historical photographs formed by several monk collectors and monk photographers over a period of 120 years. As part of a British Library's Endangered Archives Programme, the collection has been identified and catalogued digitally by a small team from 2006 to 20011 known as the Buddhist Heritage Project. You will either meet the founder, Mr. Hans George Berger** or Director Dr. Khamvone Boulyaphonh, who will give you unique access to the collection of original photographs and will personally guide you through the backrooms in which it is housed. A very unique and meaningful way to learn about the Buddhist civilization and heritage of Laos. Afterwards, enjoy a cup of monastic tea on the archive’s verandah

      In the early afternoon, we will continue to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, where we will meet co-founder Tara Gujadhur or co-founder Soutthivilay Thongkhoun for a Directors Tour, which will provide insight into the myriad Laos' ethnic cultures, their traditions and customs. This will be an excellent chance to learn more about the country’s diverse ethnic groups from one of the creators of the museum themselves. We then transfer to Luang Prabang’s oldest temple, Wat Visoun which dates to 1503 and which is now home to an array of religious artefacts. You will learn about their colourful history and about early Lao Buddhist architecture from your guide.

      Our final stop of the day will bring us to the steps of Mt Phousi, which you will climb to hopefully catch a glimpse at a spectacular sunset and a panoramic view over Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.

      **Founder Mr. Berger published a number of books on the Buddhist Heritage collection. You will receive a copy as remembrance of this remarkable tour.

      The Buddhist Archive is closed on weekends, T.A.E.C. is closed Mondays, from March - Nov

      Unterkunft

      Satri House Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückEnglish speaking guideLuang Prabang city tour

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      Luang Prabang

      Almsgiving & Gourmet breakfast at Kuang Si Waterfall

      Rise early this morning (5.30am) to witness and partake in the daily morning ritual of ‘Tak Bat’ or giving alms to the monks. This is a unique ritual still followed by the locals in Luang Prabang. We can also visit the local fresh market to see how the locals shop.

      We then drive directly to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall arriving there around 8am, well before anyone else arrives so you will have the falls to yourself! A luxury gourmet picnic breakfast can be enjoyed overlooking the falls. Next to the falls is a Bear Rescue Centre, which does a great job of rehabilitating the rare Asiatic Black Bear. Return in back in town in the late morning.

      Unterkunft

      Satri House Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückEnglish speaking guideAlm giving and Kuang Si waterfall tour

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      Luang Prabang

      Elephant sanctuary and Mekong Sunset cruise

      Beginning in the morning, you will be met at 07:45-08:15 AM at your hotel by our Elephant Specialist Guide and transferred to a beautiful elephant oasis just 40 minutes outside of Luang Prabang. During the shuttle our guide will give you a brief introduction to himself and the recently opened sanctuary. On arrival, you will meet with one of the directors of the Elephant Sanctuary who will fill you in on more detail with some fascinating stories about the elephants and their refuge. Learn the challenges they’ve faced and how they are learning to improve the situation one elephant at a time. After being regaled you will cross the river by boat where you will be met by Baby Bull Elephant ThongSing and his stepmother Mae Vane 2 and their mahouts. feed the elephants some bananas while receiving background on the elephants from the guides. Next, follow the elephants on a 1½ hour trek through forest and meandering creeks during which you will witness the unique bond between the mahouts and their elephants while the guide explains more about the incredible history that Laos has with the elephant. After saying goodbye to your pachyderm friends, you’ll head back to camp where a tasty lunch of local specialties awaits you. After lunch overlooking the Nam Khan River, it is time for a transfer back to town, arriving in the early afternoon.

      In the late afternoon, you will be met for a short transfer to the Mekong Riverside where we board the Beautiful Nava Song boat for a private Sunset Cruise Take-in the panoramic views - oranges, reds, pinks, and purples of the changing sky as the sun sinks behind the mountains. Enjoy drinks and some local canape while the sun sinks down behind the mountains. Return to town after sunset has passed.

      Return to town and transfer back to your hotel by early evening.

      Unterkunft

      Satri House Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückMittagessenEnglish speaking guideElephant sanctuary tour (Join In tour)Private Mekong sunset cruise

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      Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng

      Vang Vieng by train

      Spent your morning at leisure before you will be transferred to Luang Prabang train station for your 1-hour train journey to Vang Vieng. Train ride – LPQ 12.52 PM – VVG 13.49 PM, 1st Class

      Go through officialities and make yourself comfortable in the new train service, which is the first in Laos only started operations in December 2021. Take in the village-life and mountain views while the trainline cuts straight through spectacular mountain sceneries, crossing numerous bridges and tunnels. Upon arrival at Vang Vieng station, you will be met by your guide and driver for a short transfer to your hotel in town. Check-in and enjoy the rest of the at leisure.


      Unterkunft

      Riverside Boutique Resort Superior room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückEnglish speaking guideTransfers and train tickets

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      Vang Vieng

      Khmu Culture Unraveled

      After breakfast, we head north out of town, and transfer to a Khmu village called Ban Viengsamai. You will be welcomed into a in the local home to meet the friendly family and to learn about Khmu customs and traditions, including animism. Next, we walk to explore the village, visiting the local knife smith who uses traditional techniques to create knifes. Be impressed by his skills, and give it a try yourself. We continue our explorations and trek through rice paddies to a cave on the other side of the Nam Song River, passing by farmers working on the fields. On the way, you will be taking rest in one of the local rice huts while learning more about the importance of agriculture in Laos. We then trek back to the family’s home, where the lady of the house will show you how she prepares local rice wine, called "Lao Hai". Next, enjoy a lunch of Khmu Specialties together with the family and try the local rice wine if you like. Afterward, we will say goodbye to the family and transfer back to Vang Vieng, arriving by mid-afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure.

      Unterkunft

      Riverside Boutique Resort Superior room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückMittagessenKhmu Culture tour with english speaking guide

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      Vang Vieng - Vientiane

      Vientiane via Expressway and Tuk Tuk Nightsafari

      Mid-morning, we check out of our hotel and leave Vang Vieng behind. Via the first expressway of Laos, which opened in 2020, we transfer in approx. 1½ hours to the capital, Vientiane. You can check into your hotel by early afternoon.

      At 6PM we go out to explore the city at nighttime. We travel by tuk tuk to the food-night-market near That Luang. At night it comes alive and is a firm favourite amongst locals with few tourists to be seen. Wonder over the market and learn from your guide about the different dishes and the local dinner culture. Try some of the tasty dishes on the spot or bring them with you to our next stop; a traditional Lao style BBQ or Sindat. A favourite night spot for the locals, which few tourists ever visit. The guide will introduce you with his favorite dishes. After dinner we, we follow the recent transition of this growing capital, and continue by tuk tuk to 525 in the heart of town. Here, you will be warmly welcomed with a cocktails and nibbles, crafted by the specialized mixologists of the beautiful bar. Enjoy the warm ambience of this historic building, The first set of cocktail w. nibbles is on us. Afterwards, return by tuk tuk back to your hotel.

      Unterkunft

      Salana boutique hotel Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückAbendessenTransfer to Vang ViengTuktuk night safari tour

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      Vientiane

      City tour and Buddha Park

      After breakfast we explore the city by visiting the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which now serves as a museum of arts and antiques. Next, we visit Wat Simuang, a fascinating temple which is very popular pilgrimage for the locals.. We then travel up Lanexang Avenue you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai Monument, which resembles its Parisian inspiration, the Arc de Triomphe. The climb to the top offers great views over Vientiane. We continue onwards down Rue Singha 23 to Laos’ National icon, and most important religious building the golden stupa of That Luang. The final visit of the morning will be the excellent COPE exhibition centre, highlighting a much-overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day to day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a result of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War area.

      In the afternoon we visit the quirky yet impressive Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the banks of the Mekong River. By no means historic – Buddha Park was built in the 1950’s by a self styled ‘holy man’ – the park features some very photogenic and unusual sculptures, including a huge reclining Buddha, and a giant pumpkin. Upon returning to Vientiane we have the optional of stopping at the Lao Disabled Women’s Centre, which provides valuable training and schooling for disabled women in Laos. The friendly women here learn how to make silk & paper handicrafts and how to live independently. Have a chat with the women to find out about their interesting lives. We continue back to town, where a spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.

      Unterkunft

      Salana boutique hotel Deluxe room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückCity tour with english speaking guide

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      Vientiane - Don Daeng

      Flight to Pakse – Don Daeng

      Today we travel to Southern Laos. Meet your guide & driver and transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse.

      Flight: QV 305 VTE – PKZ 11.55 – 12.55 – By Nakarath Travel

      Upon arrival at Pakse Airport, you will be met by your guide and driver. Transfer in 45 minutes to the historical town of Champasak, from where we cross by boat to Don Daeng Island. Check-in at the idyllically located La Folie resort, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.


      Unterkunft

      La Folie Lodge Mekong View room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückDomestic flight to PakseTransfer to airport and hotelEnglish speaking guide in Pakse

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      Don Daeng

      The Bolaven Plateau By jeep

      After an early breakfast, we cross to the mainland and transfer to the Bolaven Plateau. The Bolaven Plateau is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. We first visit Tad Fan Waterfall, a picturesque twin chute waterfall, which is with 120 meters the highest of the Bolaven Plateau. We then continue to the village of Ban Beng, where we change vehicle and continue by vintage jeep, which is the ideal vehicle for the terrain we will cover. We take a backroad onto the Bolaven Plateau and make a stop at the Tad Moun waterfall where there is time to relax and go for a swim if you like. We then continue by jeep and journey in 1 ½ hours to the coffee farm of our guide. Witness and learn about the coffee roasting process and explore the plantations while our hosts prepare a delicious home-cooked lunch. After lunch, we continue our adventures by Jeep and journey in 1 hour to Paksong. Here the minivan awaits us for a transfer back to Don Daeng, arriving in the early evening. 

      Unterkunft

      La Folie Lodge Mekong View room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückMittagessenEnglish speaking guideTransfersJeep tour Bolaven

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      Don Daeng

      4000 islands tour

      After an early morning breakfast, we cross to the mainland and drive south to Ban Hatsaikhone, where we board a local private boat for a scenic tour of the 4000 Islands. By late morning we reach the picturesque island of Don Khone. In the afternoon, we explore the island by tuk-tuk, following the route of the old abandoned railway and admiring the remnants of French Colonial architecture. Our journey continues to the stunning Liphi Waterfalls, one of Southeast Asia’s most impressive falls. Get up close to the thrilling rapids by crossing five interconnected suspension-bridges, offering a unique and exhilarating offer an exciting view of the cascading falls. We then return by boat to the mainland and drive back to Don Daeng, arriving by early evening.

      Unterkunft

      La Folie Lodge Mekong View room

      Heute inbegriffen

      Frühstück4000 Island tour

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      Don Daeng

      Sunrise visit to Wat Phou

      Wake up early and transfer around 04:30/05:30 to the Wat Phou Temple Complex which is the oldest ancient Khmer religious temple in Laos and even outdates its big brother Angkor Wat in neighboring Cambodia. Early morning, the temple will be deserted.

      Wat Phou exhibits a remarkable well-preserved complex of monuments and other structures over an extensive area between river and mountain, some of outstanding architecture. Explore the grounds and temples before climbing up the stairs which lead to the main sanctuary located on a terrace at the foot of the cliff where a sacred spring flows and where you will be rewarded with stunning sunrise views over the surrounding land and Mekong River. Learn from your guide about the rich history and be amazed by the magnificent workmanship in this outstanding complex. We return to Don Daeng in time for breakfast.

      Unterkunft

      La Folie Lodge Mekong View room

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückSunrise Wat Phou tour

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      Don Daeng

      Free day

      Enjoy your free day at leisure.

      Unterkunft

      La Folie Lodge Mekong View room

      Heute inbegriffen

      Frühstück

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      Don Daeng - Pakse (PKZ)

      Pakse airport

      Depending on your departure flight, you may have free time at leisure, before crossing back to the mainland by boat, then onto Pakse by car to the airport for your departure flight.

      Heute inbegriffen

      FrühstückTransfer to Pakse airport

    • Satri House

      Luang Prabang

      The building was refurbished in 2002 by Mrs. Lamphoune Voravongsa and has been run since as a hotel. During 2008 the hotel has been enlarged with the addition of six more colonial style buildings consisting of 14 Deluxe Rooms, 14 Junior suites and 3 Satri House suites. Satri House is one of the most exquisite places in this ancient city, designed with a style inspired by Lao culture and set in a truly relaxing environment. Here you can enjoy private moments to yourself and really unwind or sit and watch the everyday life of local people from your balcony. The 28 Rooms and 3 Suites are furnished with superior crafted wood furniture, oversized balconies, spacious bathrooms with rain shower and separate toilet room, and bath tubs in the Suites. Facilities include a restaurant, garden bar, library, outdoor swimming pools and spa. In Room Facilities: personal safe, WIFI internet, hair dryer, individual air conditioning and ceiling fan with flat screen TV available on request.


      Riverside Boutique Resort

      Vang Vieng

      Ideally located on the bank of the Nam Song River, just 90 minutes from Vientiane, Riverside Boutique Resort invites guests to experience the rugged beauty of the Lao countryside. Its serene atmosphere makes it the perfect base for discovering the unique charms of the region at an unhurried pace. Inspired by the ethnic diversity of Laos, the resort offers a clean, contemporary take on traditional Lao designs. Beautifully curated furniture pieces, artefacts and accessories, sourced from and often created by hand by Lao craftspeople, are featured throughout. The resort concept stems from the Lao simple and yet elegant approach to life and art, and the social value placed on living in balance with nature and the surrounding community. Thirty-four artfully designed guestrooms and suites are laid out around one of the most inviting swimming pools to be found in Laos. This award-winning hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding limestone mountains as well as a wide range of experiences for every season true to the peaceful yet adventurous spirit of Vang Vieng.


      Salana boutique hotel

      Vientiane

      Salana Boutique Hotel is located in Vientiane, Laos, and it offers a comfortable stay in the heart of the city. The Salana Boutique hotel has a Lao contemporary style which is finished by the real timber wood promoting a real sense of comfort and class. guest can take pleasure in experiencing the hotel’s perfect blend of an outstanding level of service and the attention to detail ensuring your stay is comfortable and carefree.


      La Folie Lodge

      Don Daeng

      Step into La Folie Lodge, a hidden gem nestled on the serene shores of Don Daeng, the “Red Island”. Here, life slows down to the rhythm of the Mekong River and each day ends with a breathtaking sunset over the sacred Champasak mountains. With only 25 exclusive wooden rooms and suites, each boasting its own private terrace, La Folie offers an intimate escape with panoramic views that stretch endlessly. Dive deep into the soul of Southern Laos, enriched by timeless traditions and genuine hospitality.




    • Luang Phabang (LPQ)102.1610030019.89730100car101Luang Prabang102.1342280019.88410200
      Luang Prabang102.1342280019.88410200train105Vang Vieng102.4495800018.92491400
      Vang Vieng102.4495800018.92491400car107Vientiane102.6000000017.96670000
      Vientiane102.6000000017.96670000plane109Pakse airport105.784073678516515.133130993934813
      Pakse airport105.784073678516515.133130993934813car009Don Daeng105.9005730014.86628500
      Don Daeng105.9005730014.86628500car114Pakse (PKZ)105.7809980015.13210000
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