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Cultural Odyssey: Discovering Northern Laos by Train 9-Day

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Start point
    Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Airport pick up includes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Le Belair Resort or similar), Hotel 5* (Villa maly Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
    • Visit Wat Mai temple
    • Climb Mount Phousi to explore the gilded stupa
    • Visit Night Market to browse handmade textiles
    Landmarks
    National Museum at former Royal Palace
    Wat Mai
    Mount Phousi
  3. Day 2

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Le Belair Resort or similar), Hotel 5* (Villa maly Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wat Sene temple
    • Visit Wat Xieng Thong
    • Upstream cruise on Mekong River
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves
    • Visit Ban Muangkeo village
    • Visit ethnic minority villages
    • Visit Kuang Si Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in turquoise pools at Kuang Si Falls
    • Walk forest paths at Kuang Si Falls
    Landmarks
    Wat Sene
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Pak Ou Caves
    Kuang Si Falls
  4. Day 3

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Namkat Yorlapa (local best))

    Included Activities

    • Trek through jungle to Namkat waterfall
    Landmarks
    Namkat waterfall
  5. Day 4

    Oudomxay

    Oudomxay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ban Phavie village)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Namkat Yorlapa (local best))

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Ban Phavie Khamu village
    • Meet local farmers
    • Visit nearby waterfalls

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in refreshing waterfall waters (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Ban Phavie
  6. Day 5

    Oudomxay to Luang Namtha

    Oudomxay to Luang Namtha
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Phou Iu Bungalow or similar), Hotel 4* (Pou Villa (local best))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khamu village
    • Visit Luang Namtha Museum
    • Visit Ban Nam Dee Lantern Village
    • Visit Nam Dee waterfall
    Landmarks
    Luang Namtha Museum
    Ban Nam Dee
    Nam Dee waterfall
  7. Day 6

    Luang Namtha

    Luang Namtha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Phou Iu Bungalow or similar), Hotel 4* (Pou Villa (local best))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ekor (Aka) hill tribe village
    • Visit Lan Taen hill tribe village
    • Explore hill tribe way of life
    • Visit Chieng Tung stupa
    • Visit Ban Nam Ded Village
    • Visit Ban Nam Mai Village of Yao people
    • Visit Pang Thong local checkpoint at Laos-China border
    Landmarks
    Chieng Tung stupa
    Ban Nam Ded Village
    Ban Nam Mai Village
    Pang Thong checkpoint
  8. Day 7

    Luang Namtha to Vang Vieng

    Luang Namtha to Vang Vieng
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Inthira Vang Vieng Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Amari Vang Vieng Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tham Jang caves
    Landmarks
    Tham Jang caves
  9. Day 8

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Orchid Laos Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Green Park Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Crown Plaza or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tham Phoukham caves
    • Meet local villagers
    • Orientation walk around Vientiane's historical sites

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in natural pool in front of caves
    Landmarks
    Tham Phoukham caves
    Mekong Riverside
  10. Day 9

    Vientiane

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase souvenirs at Morning Market and Ban Nong Bouathong
    Landmarks
    Buddha Park
    Ban Nong Bouathong

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  • Elvia5.0•October 2026
    Good price, good quality, overall five stars. Thanks Legend Travel Team. We enjoyed the trip very much!
    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Elvia, Thank you so much for your kind review of the Cultural Odyssey: Discovering Northern Laos by Train – 9-Day! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the trip so much and gave five stars overall. It means a great deal to us that the package offered good price and good quality, and that the Legend Travel Team could look after you throughout the journey. Thank you for the kind words. We would love to welcome you back whenever you’re ready! With warm regards, Legend Travel Group Team
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  • Fred5.0•March 2023
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    A great trip. Very good care, very well selected sightseeing. The train ride instead of the flight should always be...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Legend Travel Group
    Dear Fred, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on The Highlights Journey of Laos - Private Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had a great trip and enjoyed the care provided, as well as the well-selected sightseeing. We appreciate your feedback regarding the hotel room in Luang Prabang. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and will take your comments into consideration for future tours. We are pleased to hear that you would recommend the trip to others and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Best regards, Tony Bui/Legend Travel Group
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  • StuartJ5.0•September 2022
    Very professionel....... Every thing was perfekt as Promist Always freindly and professionel. It was A pleasure to...
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    Hi Stuart - 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 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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  • MariaResillas5.0•September 2022
    Perfect service - Awesome organization... Our Travel World Perfect. When ever we Should move to a New place or ønsker...
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    Dear Ms. Maria Resillas - 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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    Dear Mr. Alexis Sandro - 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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    Brooke

    Asked on November 2nd, 2025

    For Cultural Odyssey: Discovering Northern Laos by Train 9-Day, there are a lot of included activities where the method of transport is not mentioned. For these activities, are they by bus/car/ tuk tuk? Or if by walking, can you estimate the distance and/or ease of walking? My wife walks quite slowly.

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written November 2025

      For most activities, transfers between cities are by private car/van or express train. Shorter distances often involve walking, but tuk-tuks or cars can be hired locally. Some challenging walks include Mount Phousi with over 300 steps, and a 1.5 km jungle trek to Namkat waterfall. We recommend discussing alternative options with your wife, like using a tuk-tuk or having her rest while you complete more strenuous activities.

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    Asked on August 24th, 2025

    I would like to know what weather can we expect in this tour.. I was thinking of the 4th Sept departure ?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written August 2025

      Traveling through Laos in September, you can expect the weather to be warm and humid, as it falls during the country's rainy season. Here's a quick breakdown of what you can expect: Temperatures: Daytime temperatures typically range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F). Rainfall: You should anticipate daily rain showers, but they are often short and heavy, usually occurring in the afternoon. The rest of the day is often sunny. Conditions: The landscape will be lush and green, and the waterfalls will be at their most powerful and beautiful. While some roads may be a bit muddy, the scenery is stunning. A lightweight waterproof jacket, breathable clothing, and comfortable shoes for walking will be essential.

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      Susan

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      I am not having a travel companion. Do you pair 2 women together? Of the same age group. If I can find a travel partner

    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written August 2025

      We do not offer a service to pair up travelers. If you choose to travel alone, you will be in a single room with an additional single supplement charge. Please keep in mind that if no other travelers sign up for the same departure date, you will join different groups of travelers in each city, and on some days, you may have a private tour with your guide if there are no other participants with the same itinerary.

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    Are there others that have already booked this tour on the date I selected? Also, what will the weather be?

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written November 2024

      There are currently no other travelers signed up for the departure date of 24th December 2024. In December, Laos experiences dry and pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F), making it an ideal time for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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    I am looking to go on a group tour and just wanted to check the number of people on this tour and ages if known

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written October 2024

      No other travelers have signed up for the same departure date yet. If you would still like to take this tour, we are happy to arrange it for you as a Private Tour with an additional cost.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on November 21st, 2023

    The concern is the price listed on TourRadar is $3058 while the price is $1928 on the Legend Travel Group website. I am a solo traveler, so the total price is $5504 vs $3178. I wanted to see why there was a huge difference in price.

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    • Legend Travel GroupOperator•Written November 2023

      Upon reviewing your inquiry, I would like to clarify that the pricing on both TourRadar and our official Legend Travel Group website is accurate. The difference in the total price is due to the single supplement for solo travelers. If you book through TourRadar, the listed price is for one person without the single supplement. If you book directly on our website, the price includes the single supplement for solo travelers. For solo travelers, the total price before departure would be US $3,277.00, and the local payment amount is US $399.00, making the overall cost US $3,676.00.

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