Explore the beauty and culture of Laos on an unforgettable adventure! This enchanting country, nestled between serene rivers and ancient mountains, offers a rich and diverse experience for all travellers.
Magnificent Temples and Panoramic Views
Laos is known for its magnificent temples, and among the most impressive are Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong. These temples are not only architectural masterpieces, but also places of deep spirituality. Visiting these temples also allows you to immerse yourself in the local history and culture. Then climb Mount Phousi for breathtaking panoramic views. The climb is rewarded with a 360-degree view over the city of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.
Gastronomic delights
The cuisine of Laos is a feast for the senses. Indulge in traditional dishes such as Khao Soi, a noodle soup with rich flavours, and Salapao, stuffed buns that are a real treat. Don’t miss the chance to try other local delicacies and explore the street markets, where you can sample a variety of authentic flavours.
Authentic Traditions
Taking part in local traditions is an essential part of the experience in Laos. The Baci ceremony, for example, is a spiritual practice that celebrates important moments in the lives of Laotians. Taking part in this ceremony gives you an in-depth insight into the cultural beliefs and values of the Lao people.
Adventure and Relaxation in Nature
Laos offers many opportunities for nature and adventure lovers. Venture out on treks through Khmu villages, where you can meet local communities and learn about their traditions and way of life. These hikes allow you to explore the countryside and discover the natural beauty of Laos.
You can also relax at the Kuang Sy waterfalls, one of the most beautiful places in Laos. The turquoise waters of the waterfalls and natural pools are perfect for a refreshing dip. This is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the country’s natural beauty.
Plan Your Laos Adventure
Don’t miss the chance to live a culturally diverse experience in Laos. Book your trip now and get ready to explore magnificent temples, savour gastronomic delights, take part in authentic traditions and venture into stunning nature. Every moment in Laos is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories. ✈️🏞️🌿
7 Days
Minimun of 2 people
Since 1375€
- Discover the most interesting places in northern Laos – including the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang and the incredible Kuang Sy waterfalls.
- Visit Pak Ou caves and several local riverside communities.
- Experience Laos’ new high-speed train – the most advanced in all of Southeast Asia.
- Visit rural villages for direct contact with the locals, leaving you with unforgettable memories.
- Visit some of the many Buddhist temples and colonial-influenced Laotian architecture.
- Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang
Accommodation in the hotels indicated or of a similar category, depending on availability.
Meals according to the program.
Arrival and departure transfers from airports. Private transport with air conditioning.
Entrances to tourist sites.
Spanish-speaking local guides during visits.
1 refill/bottle per person and refill station.
Classic Plus travel insurance (Upgrade possible).
Flights (we’ll help you buy them, if you wish);
Drinks and meals not mentioned.
Cost of a visa to enter Laos.
Personal insurance. Personal expenses and tips. All services not clearly mentioned in the program. Tips: suggested rate 5€/person/day (guide/driver/hotel porters/boats/rickshaw/xexloi).
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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 - Arrival in Vientiane
Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer to the hotel for check-in at 2pm. In the afternoon, at 15:00, a visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, marked by French colonization but retaining a strong Asian identity. During this excursion, you'll be lucky enough to explore the main French-influenced monuments, and pass by ancient monasteries and other Asian-style buildings such as: Pha That Louang (visit from outside if the visit is after 17:00). It is a cloister surrounded by huge stupas that were saved during the sacking of the city by the Siamese, but later damaged in 1873 by the Ho looters before being renovated by the French in 1930. They have become the symbol of the nation and correspond to both the Buddhist religion and Laotian sovereignty. This huge sanctuary is a masterpiece of Laotian architecture. The Patuxay, Arc de Triomphe (visit from outside if the visit is after 17:00). At the top of the monument, you'll enjoy beautiful views over Vientiane. If time allows, visit the Talat Sao Market, where you'll find Laos-made and imported objects. Note: Travelers can continue the tour with a walk along the Mekong River to see the sunset and a visit to the night market. Free time to lunch. Dinner at a local restaurant. Night in hotel. Tour options and excursions available: Extra transfer: Arrival in Vientiane (3 pax or more): US$12 Extra night in Vientiane (SGL): Green Park Boutique Hotel: US$100 Extra night in Vientiane (DBL): Green Park Boutique Hotel: US$50 Extra transfer: Arrival in Vientiane (1 pax): US$37 Extra night in Vientiane (TPL): Green Park Boutique Hotel: US$48 Extra transfer: Arrival in Vientiane (2 pax): US$19 Hotel (4*): Green Park Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Day 2
Day 2 - Visit Vientiane - Transfer to Vang Vieng
Breakfast at the hotel. The Temple of Vat Sisaket which, despite its Siamese influence, offers a unique architectural style that saved it from destruction. It is the largest temple in Vientiane and the most beautiful. You'll also visit the Temple of Vat Phra Keo, built in 1565 to guard the famous Emerald Buddha and rebuilt again in 1492, just like the original. Set in a charming garden, the temple houses magnificent carved wooden panels and elegant colonnades under the typical Siamese-style sloping roof of northern Laos. At 10:00, departure for the visit to Buddha Park: Buddha Park (also called Wat Xieng Khuan) is about a 30-minute drive from Vientiane. On arrival, you'll see a collection of sculptures representing various deities and scenes taken from the Buddhist and Hindu religions. Built in 1958, this curious park is an attempt to unite the two religions in a mystical and surreal garden. You can climb some of the sculptures to enjoy panoramic views of the park. The tour is a perfect opportunity to take pictures of the huge reclining Buddha and the other curious statues. A restaurant on the banks of the Mekong River is the perfect place to relax and have a drink in this precious, peaceful atmosphere. Distance: 30 kilometers - 30 to 40 minutes Duration of visit, including return transfer: around 3 hours Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Vang Vieng. Arrival in Vang Vieng. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner on own and hotel accommodation. Hotel (4*): Riverside Boutique Resort (quarto Deluxe) (or similar)
Day 3
Day 3 - Visit Vang Vieng - Train to Luan Prabang
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you'll travel north from Vang Vieng to the small Hmong village of Ban Phathao where you'll start a hike. During the tour, you'll cross green rice paddies with an impressive backdrop of limestone mountains. You'll follow charming paths under the shade of immense trees where you'll meet the local people. You'll reach the first cave: Tham Loup (the deep cave) and then the second, Tham Hoi (the smaller cave nearby). There, you can enjoy the incredible scenery before continuing on the trail, passing through a small village, to the temple and the sacred elephant cave. Then you'll cross the bridge to meet the driver who will take you back to Vang Vieng. Distance: 14 kilometers - 30 minutes from Vang Vieng to Ban Phathao Duration of the walk: 5 kilometers - 2 hours Level: 0 Note: For independent travelers and for groups of travelers. This excursion can be done either from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng or from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, as Ban Phatao is on the way between the two cities. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, free time until the transfer to the station for the train to Luang Prabang (17:05 - 17:56). Arrival in Luang Prabang and transfer to the hotel. Free time for dinner. Night at the hotel. Sustainability Asset: This day's visits contribute to the employment of some rural inhabitants who work as cave guards and local guides. What's more, in this case too, we'll be taking the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, reducing our CO2 impact. Hotel (3*): My Dream Boutique (or similar)
Day 4
Day 4 - Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang. Wat Mai, Wat Xiengthong. The city of Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia, ideally located at the meeting point of the Mekong and Nam Kham rivers and on the slopes of an ancient mountain range. Your discovery of Luang Prabang will take you to the most emblematic places of its culture. To make the most of your visit to this picturesque city, an experienced guide will accompany you, sharing his knowledge of the city's history, architecture and culture. After climbing the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi, you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the city of Luang Prabang and its surroundings. You'll then visit the Vat Mai, built at the end of the 18th century, a well-respected shrine with an impressive roof. You'll continue to the Royal Palace, which today houses the National Museum and exhibits a vast collection of precious items that once belonged to the royal family, as well as a wide range of statuettes discovered in the temples of the region. Here you can see the Phra Bang Buddha, considered the most precious item in Laos, which also gave the city its name. Then you'll head to Vat Xieng Thong, the temple of the Royal City, a complex of shrines and sacred temples displaying some of the finest articles of traditional Lao art and undoubtedly the most beautiful place in Luang Prabang. And finally, you'll visit Vat Visoun, the oldest temple in the city, which stands out from the rest thanks to That Makmo, a stone stupa representing a lotus flower. At the end of your visit, try some typical Lao dishes on a short gastronomic tour. The Flavors of Laos: Eating is an important part of Laotian culture and represents a time for families and friends to get together and spend time after a hard day's work. Tonight, your taste buds will awaken from their slumber with a tasting of a selection of popular Lao dishes during a gastronomic tour of an area close to the city center. You'll enjoy a delicious glass of one of Laos' star dishes: Khao Soi or Pho. This is one of the most famous dishes, not just in Laos, but throughout Southeast Asia. You can also try the steamed dumplings with egg and pork called Salapao. If your appetite takes you to something more refreshing, you can try Namvan, a sweet drink that is taken as a dessert and is especially popular when it's hot. From here, you'll walk a short distance along the road, passing a temple, and you'll reach some smaller alleyways, where you'll try Namejun (spring rolls) and Tam Makteng (cucumber salad), popular dishes that are often shared between friends while having a drink in the evening. Your final stroll will be to the night market area, where you'll end your culinary adventure with some delicious Kaojee and Khao Nom Kok. Notes: the departure time can be adjusted, but we recommend that it is between 5:00 and 6:00 in the morning. Capacity: 20 people. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Night at the hotel. [Ativo de sustentabilidade] Tasting local food is the best way to get to know and connect with the local culture and traditions. During the "Flavors of Laos" experience, you will visit some hidden places in the city of Luang Prabang and taste some local and traditional food while supporting family-run restaurants. Hotel (3*): My Dream Boutique (or similar)
Day 5
Day 5 - Luang Prabang - Mekong cruise - Pak ou caves - Local village - Kuang Sy waterfalls
Luang Prabang. Ban Nong Heo. Breakfast at the hotel. After a drive from Luang Prabang to Ban Nong Heo, you'll have time to discover a charming Khmu village with its traditional houses, buffalo and ducks. There will be time to wander around the area and see farmers and blacksmiths going about their daily business. Afterwards, your local guide will take you on a relatively easy hike through the countryside and, together, you'll pass through mountain forests and plantations with beautiful viewpoints along the way. If the guide allows, you can pick fresh sugar cane straight from the field to taste its fresh juice. After a stroll through this enchanting countryside, you'll reach Ban Thapene, the village at the entrance to the Kuang Sy Falls. At the end of the visit, transfer to a local house to take part in the traditional Baci ceremony: You will be invited to attend the Baci (Sou Khouan) ceremony, one of the most popular traditions in Laos that accompanies every important event in life: weddings, funerals, births, illnesses, trips, etc. The ceremony is usually celebrated in front of a few people, a "recipient" or two, the "officiator" and those "in attendance". However, for big occasions such as weddings, dozens of people can get together. During the ceremony, the person officiating will make a kind of call to your souls (according to a Laotian belief, each human being has 32 souls) to attract positive influences and then tie a cotton string around your wrist to symbolize the wishes they have made for you. Walking time to Ban Nong Heo: 1h 30min Level: 0 Distance from Luang Prabang to Ban Nong Heo: 50 minutes [Ativo de sustentabilidade] A day full of experiences. This morning's walking tour and excursion supports the local community of Ban Nong Heo, of the Khmu ethnic minority, and provides them with both employment for local guides and funds for community development. In Kuang Sy, the bear sanctuary is a treatment and rehabilitation center run by an NGO that takes care of bears rescued from poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. The afternoon Baci ceremony helps to preserve one of Laos' most famous Buddhist-Animist traditions; as well as providing economic support to the community, it encourages them to preserve their traditions. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch at a local restaurant and dinner at a local restaurant. Night at the hotel. Hotel (3*): My Dream Boutique (or similar)
Day 6
Day 6 - Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, Pak Ou. Ban Xang Khong. Breakfast at the hotel. You'll board a local motorboat to go to the Pak Ou Caves, the most famous Buddhist site around Luang Prabang. This beautiful excursion along the Mekong River, surrounded by rugged limestone cliffs and small villages, is a fantastic opportunity to observe life on its banks. When you arrive at the caves after the boat trip, you'll be surprised to see the thousands of Buddha statues inside. During the cruise, you'll enjoy delicious local food, prepared on the boat, at your own pace and with intimacy. On the way back to Luang Prabang, you'll stop at the village of Ban Xang Khong, well known for its cotton and silk fabrics, and another village specializing in Sa paper. Afterwards, make a stop at Ban Xang Hai, where you can discover the process of creating the famous Laotian rice wine. If you have an adventurous spirit, you can even taste the local wine there. Free time for dinner. Night at the hotel. [Ativo de sustentabilidade] Traveling by boat has less impact on the environment than traveling by car. On this day, you will visit various cultural sites and, by taking part, you will help to preserve both the various physical buildings and the history, culture and ancient traditions of Laos. You'll also visit several local villages along the river, offering locals the chance to sell their handicrafts and show off their traditional creations and papermaking techniques. Hotel (3*): My Dream Boutique (or similar)
Day 7
Day 7 - Luang Prabang - Departure
Luang Prabang. First thing in the morning, you'll travel with your guide to the temple to see the Tak Bath ceremony. During the ceremony, devout Luang Prabang residents kneel on the sidewalk and offer food to the monks in saffron orange robes. You feel drawn to this culturally significant moment, which takes place peacefully and respectfully, with no words exchanged between the monks and the locals who make the offerings. After this wonderful example of humility, your guide will take you to the local market, a place full of life. After a visit to the market, you'll be taken to a cozy local restaurant on the banks of the Mekong River for an energizing local breakfast. If you're not in the mood for soup in the morning, you can also enjoy a delicious coffee while observing the residents' daily routine. And then back to the hotel for a full breakfast. Duration: around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Notes: Option with supplement: Participates in Tak Bat. Visitors will travel to see the Tak Bath ceremony from approximately 05:30 to 06:30. As a visitor attending this tradition, we recommend that you don't wear uncovered clothes. Don't cross the monks' path and take the photos from a certain distance to show your respect. Furthermore, we ask you to respect the atmosphere of tranquillity and silence. The Khao Soi soup is tasting only; visitors can then return to their hotels to enjoy the full breakfast. Free time in the city for personal expenses. Transfer to the airport for your flight out of Luang Prabang. Check-out at 12:00 Free time for lunch. [Ativo de sustentabilidade] As many young people move away from religion, local traditions, such as the Tak Bat ceremony, lose importance in the community. The support of the tourist industry helps to preserve this tradition and prevent it from falling into oblivion. Tour options and excursions available Extra night in Luang Prabang (TPL): My Dream Boutique Resort and Spa. Price: US$36 Extra night in Luang Prabang (SGL): My Dream Boutique Resort and Spa Price: US$72 Extra transfer: Departure from Luang Prabang (3 pax and more) Price: US$15 Extra night in Luang Prabang (DBL): My Dream Boutique Resort and Spa Price: US$36 Extra transfer: Departure from Luang Prabang (1 pax) Price: US$37 Extra transfer: Departure from Luang Prabang (2 pax) Price: US$20
Trip information
Hotels in Vientane
Hotel (4*): Green Park Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Hotel (4*): Riverside Boutique Resort (quarto Deluxe) (or similar)
Hotels in Vang Vieng
Hotel (3*): My Dream Boutique (or similar)
This is a regular outing for our partner and he will be joined by travellers from other countries who have signed up for the same trip.
Although we don’t include the cost of flights in the trip, we can also arrange them if you wish. All you have to do is tell us when you book.
We send you a quote with the price of the flights at the time and then you decide whether to buy with Triskelion, on your own or with another agency.
The prices quoted for flights are indicative only, as a quotation will always be made at the time of booking and for the selected date of travel.
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
A minimum payment of 35% of the cost of the trip is required to confirm the booking.
The remaining amount must be paid at least 45 days before the start date of the trip.
The remaining value of the trip can be paid in instalments up to 45 days before the beginning of the trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
35% of the total price from 30 days to 16 days before departure.
50% of the total price from 15 days to 9 days before departure.
90% of the total price from 8 days to 4 days before departure.
100% of the total price from 3 days to 0 days before departure.
NOTE: The arrival flight must land before 12:00. Please note that this trip is in Spanish
Minimum number of participants:
The minimum number of participants is 2 and the maximum number of participants is 15.
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