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Hiking, Cruising & Exploring in Laos - 12 days

12 days
From Vientiane to Pakse
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vientiane

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vientiane at leisure
    • Dine at a local restaurant
    • Visit a café
  2. Day 2

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vat Sisaket temple
    • Explore Vat Phra Keo temple gardens
    • Visit Pha That Louang golden stupa
    • Climb Patuxay Arch for panoramic city views
    • Guided walk to scenic viewpoint near Vang Vieng with sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Vat Sisaket
    Vat Phra Keo
    Pha That Louang
    Patuxay Arch
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Vang Vieng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local Khmu family in their home or shaded garden)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride along Nam Song River to Khmu village
    • Visit traditional blacksmith and attempt blacksmithing
    • Share traditional lunch with local Khmu family
    • Learn about Khmu customs and animist beliefs
    • Discover traditional Lao Hai rice wine brewing process
    • Walk through rice fields to nearby cave
    • Sample Lao Hai rice wine at farm hut
  4. Day 4

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Train journey Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang (1st class air-conditioned carriage)
    • Guided city tour of Luang Prabang
    • Visit Royal Palace / National Museum
    • Explore Heuan Chan Heritage House
    • Visit Vat Xieng Thong temple
    • Guided visit to Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Centre
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace / National Museum
    Heuan Chan Heritage House
    Vat Xieng Thong
    Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Attend Tak Bat ceremony with monks (around 5:30-6:30am)
    • Visit bustling morning market
    • Explore Ban Nong Heo Khmu village and observe daily life
    • Guided hike through countryside and forested hills (4 km / 1 hour 30 mins)
    • Visit Ban Thapene village
    • Learn about traditional Sa paper making craft

    Optional Activities

    • Guided culinary walking tour (5-6pm) tasting Lao cuisine including Khao Soi, Pho, Salapao buns, Namvan, spring rolls, cucumber salad, and night market street snacks like Kaojee and Khao Nom Kok
    Landmarks
    Kuang Sy Waterfalls
  6. Day 6

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Lao dishes lunch followed by locally grown coffee)

    Included Activities

    • Learn traditional Lao floral offering art at Ban Muang Keo
    • Visit local temple and receive blessing from monk
    • Meet local residents and experience rural village life
    • Enjoy aperitif at scenic riverside spot
    • Guided 30-minute forest walk to Pak Ou Caves
    • Explore Pak Ou Caves with thousands of Buddha statues
    • Relaxing boat ride back to Luang Prabang on Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Ban Muang Keo
    Pak Ou Caves
  7. Day 7

    Luang Prabang to Pakse

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tad Fan waterfall and observe surrounding coffee plantation
    • Short walk around coffee plantation to observe local farming practices

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Tad Yuang waterfall (3.5 km / 1 hour 15 mins) through National Biodiversity Conservation Area with staircase to waterfall base
    • Shop for handmade crafts at coffee plantation
    • Relax at restaurant with jungle views
    Landmarks
    Tad Fan Waterfall
    Tad Yuang Waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Paksong - Bolaven Plateau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch at peaceful countryside spot)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep journey through remote landscapes with local farmer guide
    • Visit secluded waterfall
    • Explore coffee plantation
    • Observe traditional coffee roasting methods
    • Guided walk through fields and plantations
    • Visit Laven and Souay bamboo villages
  9. Day 9

    Pakse - Si Phan Don

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit local blacksmiths
    • Stop at tea and coffee shop
    • Visit Vat Hatxaikhun
    • Visit Ban Ponsaad

    Optional Activities

    • Countryside stroll in Bolaven Plateau
    • Sample local coffee
    Landmarks
    Vat Hatxaikhun
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Don Som - Don Thorlathee - Don Xang - Don Khon - Si Phan Don

    Included Activities

    • Visit lowland Lao village and learn rice paper and noodle making
    • Boat journey to Don Som Island
    • Palm-leaf farmers' hat making workshop at Ban Thapho
    • Visit Keng Koum temple
    • Visit Don Thorlathee bamboo craftwork village
    • Walk on Don Xang
    • Visit Don Khone
    Landmarks
    Keng Koum Temple
  11. Day 11

    Si Phan Don to Champasak

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride electric car to Mount Phou Kao
    • Walk ancient pathway with stone pillars at Vat Phou
    • Climb to upper sanctuary at Vat Phou
    • Visit natural spring at Vat Phou
    • View stone carvings at Vat Phou
    • Visit Vat Muang Kang temple
    • Guided walk through Champasak countryside
    • Visit villages crafting sticky rice containers and handmade goods
    • Visit Vat Phanon riverside temple
    Landmarks
    Vat Phou
    Mount Phou Kao
    Vat Muang Kang
    Vat Phanon
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Don Daeng Island - Pakse

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Champasak and nearby villages at leisure

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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

  • Patrick
    October 30th, 2025
    Great tour. I would add a day and spend a night or 2 in resort and rest of trip in city where the Action is.
  • Steven
    December 17th, 2019
    Our tour was awesome, the organisation was superb from the minute we arrived in Laos to leaving Cambodia for home....
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  • Angela
    December 17th, 2019
    Great experience and really enjoyed it. Thank
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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.
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    • 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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