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Laos Explorer: Caves, Trains, and Culture 8-Day

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vientiane

    Start point
    Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Airport pick up includes)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Sisaket temple
    • Visit Wat Prakeo (former royal temple)
    • Visit That Luang Stupa
    • Patuxay Monument photo stop
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Wat Sisaket
    Wat Prakeo
    That Luang Stupa
    Patuxay Monument
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  2. Day 2

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Express train to Vang Vieng
    • Explore Tham Jang cave
    • Drive through paddy fields
    • Visit Tham Phoukham limestone caves
    • Meet local villagers
    • Swimming in natural pool at cave
    Landmarks
    Tham Jang Cave
    Tham Phoukham Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Vang Vieng

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tham Jang cave
    • Drive through paddy fields
    • Visit Tham Phoukham limestone caves
    • Meet local villagers
    • Swimming in natural pool at cave
    Landmarks
    Tham Jang Cave
    Tham Phoukham Cave
  4. Day 4

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Express train to Luang Prabang
    • Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
    • Climb Mount Phousi
    • Explore sacred gilded stupa
    • Sunset panoramic city view
    • Explore Night Market
    Landmarks
    National Museum at Former Royal Palace
    Mount Phousi
    Night Market
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  5. Day 5

    Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Upstream cruise on Mekong River
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves
    • Stop at Ban Muangkeo village
    • Visit Ban Xiengmene
    • Climb to Wat Chomphet
    • Explore Ban Xang Khong village
    • Explore Ban Xieng Lek village
    Landmarks
    Pak Ou Caves
    Wat Chomphet
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  6. Day 6

    Luang Prabang to Xieng Khouang

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Xieng Khouang via back roads
    • Visit Plain of Jars archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Plain of Jars
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  7. Day 7

    Xieng Khouang to Vientiane

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mouang Khoune (former capital)
    • Visit Thai Dam (Black Thai) ethnic villages
    • Visit Phuan ethnic villages
    • Orientation tour of Mouang Khoune
    • Visit Wat Phia Wat temple ruins
    • Visit Wat Tha Foune temple ruins
    • Walking tour of Vientiane
    • Sunset views along Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Mouang Khoune
    Wat Phia Wat
    Wat Tha Foune
  8. Day 8

    Vientiane

    End point
    Wattay International Airport (VTE), Souphanouvong Rd., Vientiane Laos (Airport transfer includes)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha Park
    • Visit Morning Market
    • Visit Ban Nong Bouathong weaving village
    • Traditional textile production demonstration
    Landmarks
    Buddha Park
    Friendship Bridge
    Morning Market
    Ban Nong Bouathong
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    January 10th, 2026
    5
    It was an incredible tour! Ky, Pao and Noi are fantastic tour managers‼️ I’m sorry I do not remember the name of the...
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    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Sheila, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic 5-star review of the Laos Explorer: Caves, Trains, and Culture 8-Day tour on TourRadar! We are absolutely delighted to read how much you enjoyed the experience. It warms our hearts to hear that Ky, Pao, and Noi made your trip so special – they truly are an amazing team! We're thrilled you loved the food (Sun Café twice is the ultimate compliment!), the convenient locations of the accommodations, and the flexibility we offered when you wanted to add a few personal touches. Your kind words about the warm farewell to Laos and the wonderful memories you've created mean the world to us. It is exactly these heartfelt experiences that motivate our entire team every day. We hope your memories of Laos continue to bring you joy, and we would love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future – whether in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, or anywhere else in beautiful Southeast Asia. Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your glowing review and for being such a wonderful traveler. Warmest regards, Lyna Pham Sales Executive Legend Travel Group
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    July 11th, 2024
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    The Laos Explorer Tour gave an excellent snapshot of the beautiful country of Laos and its people. My family and I...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Michelle, Thank you for your wonderful review of the "Laos Explorer: Caves, Trains, and Culture 8-Day" tour! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that you and your family enjoyed the diverse and rich culture of Laos. We strive to provide our guests with memorable experiences, and it's heartening to know that we succeeded in giving you a taste of the country's beauty and charm. We appreciate your kind words about our transportation, accommodation, meals, and guides. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously aim to improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Laos soon for more adventures and explorations. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any assistance in planning your next trip. Warm regards, Tony Bui/ Legend Travel Group
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  • J
    September 13th, 2022
    5
    Well done Legend Travel Group! It was from the beginning (Airport) until the end (Airport :-)) and everything in...
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    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear John, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Laos Extensions private tour with us and that everything was well organized from beginning to end. It's always great to receive such compliments, and we appreciate your kind words about our hotels, tours, pick-up, transfer, and communication. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, Tony Bui Legend Travel Group
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  • C
    September 6th, 2022
    5
    Perfect organization!!! We did not have much time, just 4 days traveling in Laos but We had a really nice trip!...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Ms. Christine Casavant - I would like to thank you for your wonderful comments of your incredible trip with TourRadar & Legend Travel Group in Vietnam! Your 5* comments are our inspiration & helps us very much about improving our services & personnel! I do hope to server you again in the your next dream trips! Keep in touch - happy family you are! Best Regards, Tony Bui - on behalf of Legend Travel Group Team!
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    August 15th, 2022
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    Superb Service! Danny and Tony were excellent hosts and our entire Laos extension trip was seamless in the planning...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Mr. Danny - I would like to thank you for your wonderful comments of your incredible trip with TourRadar & Legend Travel Group in Vietnam! Your 5* comments are our inspiration & helps us very much about improving our services & personnel! I do hope to server you again in the your next dream trips! Keep in touch - happy family you are! Best Regards, Tony Bui - on behalf of Legend Travel Group Team!
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    Melanie

    Asked on January 19th, 2026

    What time do we need to arrive on day 1 and depart on the last day to not miss the sight seeing? If I chose to share the room, are you able to find me a person to share the room with?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten January 2026

      Regarding your request for a group tour and room sharing, we would like to provide some honest updates on the current situation in Laos. Most tours here are currently operating on a private basis. Even though we strive to offer competitive prices similar to group rates, we are often operating at a loss to maintain service quality for our guests.

      Because of this, it is quite difficult to find other solo travelers to pair for room sharing at the moment. However, we would love to help if possible. Could you please provide your specific travel dates? Once we have your dates, we will check our schedule to see if there are any existing groups you can join or if there is another traveler looking to share a room during that time.

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      Melanie

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I was keen to travel in the 1st week of feb but since the single supplement is so high I will postpone my plans till Nov wherin I can do a longer tour to visit the places I did not visit in Vietnam like Da Nang, BA na hills and Sapa the next time around... also is it possible to visit Myanmar.. I tght it was not safe but found a tour doing the same..

    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten January 2026

      Regarding your trip in November, we can certainly organize a tour to Vietnam for you. However, please note that our tour prices will still be based on single room occupancy, as we do not provide a room-sharing service for solo travelers.

      If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, we have a suggestion: you could consider booking your own accommodation (looking for hot deals on OTA sites like Booking.com or Agoda) and then booking local SIC (Seat-In-Coach) tours at each destination. This would be significantly cheaper for a solo traveler.

      The only downside is that it might be a bit more tiring, as you will need to coordinate with several different local operators throughout your journey instead of having everything managed by one agency.

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    Esther

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    Please give insight into activity in caves. Sturdy walking paths and stairs with handrails (not a joke, seldom saw them in bali). Also kayaking intensity if it is included on this tour. Do you have any that would include touring several sites and talking with the unexplored ordinance people as well as vietnam war caves and local village immersion? Want an engaging tour but not one that is ultra physical and touristy.

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten January 2026

      Regarding your request for January 21st, we unfortunately do not have a group departing on that date. As it is currently peak season, our guides and services are fully booked. To ensure the best experience and quality, we are unable to arrange a last-minute tour for you at this time. We suggest you may consider a different date or reach out to another operator to ensure your travel plans stay on schedule.

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    Cathy

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Is it possible to arrange to do the Nam Xay Viewpoint hike while in Vang Vieng?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, it is absolutely possible to arrange the Nam Xay Viewpoint hike while you're in Vang Vieng, and we can include it for you at an additional cost. You can decide about the hike after you sign up for the original tour package.

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      Cathy

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Does this tour also go to the Kuang Si Waterfall? I don't see that it is listed.

    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten February 2025

      Currently, the itinerary and quotation do not include the Kuangsi Waterfalls tour activity. However, if you decide to book the trip within the next 24 hours, we will include the Kuangsi Waterfalls as a complimentary offer.

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      Cathy

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Where would we fit that in the intinerary?

    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are happy to let you know that the Kuang Si Waterfalls will be included in your itinerary on Day 5 of the tour. During the day, we will visit ethnic minority villages and see the beautiful Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths.

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    Shirley

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Really like the tour but confused by the summary as it mentions Ha Long Bay and three peaches beach both of which are in Vietnam not Laos. Please xould you clarify this before we book.

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten January 2025

      We sincerely apologize for any confusion regarding the tour highlights. Please do not worry about the mention of Ha Long Bay and Three Peaches Beach, as these were part of a former tour package that we were unable to remove from the summary. However, this does not affect the new tour package to Laos, and you can rest assured that your itinerary is focused entirely on Laos.

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    Brooke

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Very interested in your tour to the Plain of Jars. Is there another option for transportation from Xieng Khouang to Vientiane?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten October 2024

      In place of the flight from Xieng Khouang to Vientiane, we will arrange an Express Train for this journey, offering a comfortable and scenic alternative.

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      Brooke

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Does your agency provide continuous tour services to Pakse & Don Khong?

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      Brooke

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      I saw that tour, but it doesn't include the Plain of Jars & twice as much for a solo traveler. Any other suggestions?

    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten October 2024

      We can work on customizing the itinerary to include sites like the Plain of Jars based on your preferences. Customizing the itinerary can significantly increase the tour price, especially for a solo traveler, as tour costs in Laos tend to be higher.

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    Paula

    Asked on October 11th, 2023

    Is it possible to take High Speed Train from Xieng Khouang back to Vientiane? Next, is it possible to add in Ban Keun, known for its salt extraction plant and a village that distills the local Lao whisky and COPE centre?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperatorWritten October 2023

      Regarding the High-Speed Train from Xieng Khouang back to Vientiane, currently, there is no direct train connection available on this route. The most convenient and time-efficient option for travel is by flight. Incorporating a visit to Ban Keun, known for its salt extraction plant, local Lao whisky distillation, and the COPE center, can certainly be arranged. We can include this in the customized itinerary for the 'Laos Explorer: Caves, Trains, and Culture 8-Day' tour.

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