Magical Laos Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 15
Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel on day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and services of local guides and representatives
Transport: Private air-conditioned minibus / coach, pick-up truck, boats and plane
Flights: Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ubon Ratchatani to Bangkok
Activities: Optional bike riding, village walks, elephant riding, optional inner-tubing
Accommodation: 14 nights tourist class hotels
Meals: As per itinerary. Breakfast-B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D
Entrance Fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Mysterious Plain of Jars
• Imperial city of Luang Prabang
• Explore the islands of the Mekong
• River cave of Hinboun

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, VIENTIANE: Arrive and check into your hotel. No meals.

Day 2, LUANG PRABANG: Guided tour of the highlights of Vietiane, Laos' capital city. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang, the cultural, historical and religious centre of this amazing country. (BD)

Day 3, LUANG PRABANG: Guided tour around Luang Prabang's most impressive sites. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore - hire a bike or wander the leafy streets, stopping at golden temples to chat with the monks. (B)

Day 4, LUANG PRABANG: A full free day to further explore the area. There are many lovely walks with an abundance of temples and scenic waterfalls. (B)

Day 5, PLAIN OF JARS: Today we drive to the mysterious Plain of Jars. These huge jars are made from a stone not found in the area and no one knows where they come from. (BD)

Day 6, PLAIN OF JARS: Guided tour of the plain. Rest of the day is free for you to explore. (B)

Day 7, VANG VIENG: Drive to the beautiful riverside hamlet of Vang Vieng, situated in the heart of stunning limestone karst scenery. You'll have time to hire a bicycle, explore on foot or float down the river on an inner-tube. (BD)

Day 8, VIENTIANE: A relaxing start to the day followed by a drive back to Vientiane. (B)

Day 9, HINBOUN: Laos is one of the most forested countries on earth - today we drive deep into the forest to Hinboun, site of an amazing 4 kilometre long cave which the river flows through. (B)

Day 10, HINBOUN: Today we explore the amazing cave by boat. Plenty of time back at Sala Hinboun to relax to the sounds of the forest. (B)

Day 11, CHAMPASAK: We leave our deep forest hideaway and travel south to Champasak, a small village on the Mekong located next to the wonderful ancient ruins of the Khmer temple at Wat Phu. (B)

Day 12, DON KHONG ISLAND: We drive to the south of the country but first visit the ancient and beautiful Khmer ruins of Wat Phu. We then continue to the island of Don Khong, situated in the middle of the Mekong where the river can widen to as much as 14 kilometres before cascading down waterfalls into neighbouring Cambodia. (B)

Day 13, DON KHONG: Morning boat trip to Somphamit waterfalls and a chance to catch a glimpse of the Irrawaddy dolphins. (BD)

Day 14, UBON RATCHATHANI: Drive back into Thailand via Kiet Gong village where we take an elephant ride up to the hilltop ruins of Phu Asso. We join the locals for lunch. In the evening we board a flight back to Bangkok. (B)

Day 15, BANGKOK: Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. Explore without roughing it.

Maximum Group Size - 15: You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of inclusions, comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. You enjoy the freedom of using privately charted vehicles but also understand that sometimes the best way to go is 'local'. Whether a seasoned or a first time traveller, you love to explore without roughing it.
Tour Extensions: Traveller-class Extension tours are non-group tours, available on request.
Included: All accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation, many meals, and all entrance fees as included in the itinerary.
Single Supplement: (applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room) Usually available and usually not compulsory (check your specific tour for details). Please note: Single supplements do not apply on all boats, overnight train journeys and whilst camping.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]