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Laos Intense: Gentle Giants & Local Life

16 days
Start and end in Vientiane
4.6
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    Vang Vieng

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ban Pha Tang and cross the narrow wooden bridge
    • Explore Wat Pho Karm Chai Mong Col temple with garden views

    Optional Activities

    • Arrange a local vehicle on the spot
    Landmarks
    Ban Pha Tang
    Wat Pho Karm Chai Mong Col
  3. Day 3

    Kaeng Nyui Waterfall and Nam Xay Viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Motorcycle rental to Kaeng Nyui waterfall (bookable on site)
    • Jungle trek through the forest to Kaeng Nyui waterfall
    • Hike to Nam Xay Viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Kaeng Nyui Waterfall
    Nam Xay Viewpoint
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  4. Day 4

    Biking and Outdoor Adventures

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental (hire locally)
    • Visit to Pha Ngern Viewpoint
    • Zip-lining
    • Kayaking
    • Rock climbing
    • Hot air balloon ride
    Landmarks
    Nam Song River
    Pha Ngern Viewpoint
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  5. Day 5

    Train Journey

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
    • Visit to Royal Palace
    • Night Market exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up Mt. Phousi (entrance fee on site)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Mt. Phousi
    Night Market
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  6. Day 6

    Community and Eco-Tourism

    Optional Activities

    • Participation in local sustainability program
    • Learn about traditional fishing methods
    • Visit eco-gardens
    • English lessons for community children
    Landmarks
    Nam Ou River
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  7. Day 7

    Hiking and Viewpoints

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga exercises before breakfast
    • Hiking to Sleeping Lady viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Sleeping Lady Viewpoint
  8. Day 8

    Water and Adventure Activities

    Optional Activities

    • Boat cruise on Nam Ou river (bookable on site)
    • Kayaking
    • Mountain biking
    • Hiking
    Landmarks
    Nam Ou River
  9. Day 9

    Temples and Night Market

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Pa Phai temple
    • Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple

    Optional Activities

    • Night Market exploration on Sisavangvong Road
    Landmarks
    Wat Pa Phai
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Night Market - Sisavangvong Road
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  10. Day 10

    Kuang Si Waterfall, Long Lao Village, and Butterfly Park

    Included Activities

    • Guided group tour to Long Lao village
    • Trek through rice fields, orchards, and forests
    • Visit Kuang Si waterfalls
    • Bear Rescue Center visit
    • Kuang Si Butterfly Park visit
    Landmarks
    Long Lao Village
    Kuang Si Waterfall
    Bear Rescue Center
    Kuang Si Butterfly Park
  11. Day 11

    Monks Procession, Morning Market, and Nam Khan

    Included Activities

    • Witness monks' procession (Tak Bat)
    • Explore morning market
    • Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
    • Cross bamboo bridge over Nam Khan river
    Landmarks
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Nam Khan River
  12. Day 12

    Saiyaboury

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip across Nam Tien Lake
    • Jungle trekking with guide to observe elephants
    • Watch elephant bathing and family interactions

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or canoeing at the camp
    Landmarks
    Elephant Conservation Center
    Nam Tien Lake
  13. Day 13

    Journey

    Included Activities

    • Morning jungle walk with elephants
    • Train journey from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

    Optional Activities

    • Evening visit to Night Market for street food
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  14. Day 14

    Temples and Viewpoints

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Si Saket temple
    • Visit Wat Inpeng temple
    • Visit Haw Phra Kaew temple
    • Visit That Dam stupa
    • Visit Pha That Luang stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Patuxai Victory Gate
    • Visit Buddha Garden
    • Motorcycle rental (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Wat Si Saket
    Wat Inpeng
    Haw Phra Kaew
    That Dam
    Pha That Luang
    Patuxai Victory Gate
    Buddha Garden
  15. Day 15

    Leisure Day

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration and sightseeing
  16. Day 16

    Departure

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Tour ID: 266747

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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