Experience overview
Our highly popular Lao Explorer takes travelers to Laos’ natural and cultural highlights in the north and south of the country. Start with touring of Vientiane’s unusual temples and lively markets. Fly to Luang Prabang to tour this seductive World Heritage Site, a jewel along the Mekong. Visit the temples of Pak Ou and the former palace of Lao royalty. Fly to Pakse, your southern starting point for touring the remote rural charms of Saravan. Your base for two nights is the beautifully located Tad Lo lodge. This southern region is a land of lush, verdant countryside, where you will visit thundering waterfalls and tribal villages. Also visit Wat Phu, a marvel of Khmer artwork hidden deep in the jungle. Drive to the Thai border, then fly to Bangkok.
Highlights
- Discover Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Chef’s Table at Blue Elephant
- Northern Thai Style Cooking Class at Baan Book Pratana
- nteract with Elephants at Patara
- Explore Phi Phi Island & Bamboo Island by private speed boat
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
Culinary highlights
Beach holidays
Exotic islands
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Bangkok to Vientiane, evening dinner and Lao dance performance
Day 2: Vientiane morning city tour, afternoon flight to Luang Prabang, introductory city tour
Day 3: Luang Prabang: Day excursion to Pak Ou Caves
Day 4: Luang Prabang touring, afternoon flight to Vientiane
Day 5: Fly to Pakse, transfer by road to Saravan, afternoon elephant trek to Alak Village
Day 6: Saravan, explore Tad Lo Waterfalls & surrounding countryside
Day 7: Travel by Road to Pakse, Mekong River cruise to ruins of Wat Phu ,overnight in Pakse
Day 8: Travel by Road to the Thai border, fly to Bangkok