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14 Days in Laos: A Journey to the Unexpected
- Luang Prabang
- Muang Sing
- Houei Xay
- Pakbeng
- Vang Vieng
- Vientiane
- Pakse
- Siphandon
By taking this 14-day trip to Laos, you will visit the must-see sites of Laos with the most beautiful temples in the country, from Luang Prabang to Wat Phou, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Visit the must-see sites of Laos with the most beautiful temples in the country, from Luang Prabang to Wat Phou, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Admiration of the wonderful waterfalls including Koaung Sy.
- Discovery of the region of the 4000 islands on the Mekong, with the possible observation of freshwater dolphins
- Possibility of making an extension to Vietnam or Cambodia
The great majority of Laos's farmers are engaged in rice agriculture
At Stupa That Luang in Vientiane
Tat Bak Ceremony in Luang Prabang
Peaceful countryside scenery in Laos
Hot balloons in Vang Vieng
- Luang Prabang
- Muang Sing
- Houei Xay
- Pakbeng
- Vang Vieng
- Vientiane
- Pakse
- Siphandon
DAY 1 Luang Prabang – Arrival
Arrive in Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the local English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city at your own pace.
In the evening, enjoy a stroll through the Sisavangvong old quarter and discover its typical night bazaar, where you can purchase textiles made by local ethnic minorities.
Overnight at your hotel in Luang Prabang.
This marks the beginning of your 14-day itinerary in Laos with Kampá Tour.
DAY 2 Luang Prabang – City Tour
Early morning wake-up to walk or cycle around the city, observing Laotians making offerings to monks along the roadside.
Return to the hotel for breakfast, followed by a walking tour of the city to explore the four different types of UNESCO-classified architecture:
- Traditional Lao houses made of hardwood or bamboo, built on stilts.
- Half-wood, half-cement houses introduced during the French era.
- French colonial buildings resembling those in Vietnam and Cambodia.
- Old Chinese shops designed for both commercial and residential purposes.
In the afternoon, visit Luang Prabang’s cultural and historical landmarks:
- Wat Sene, the oldest temple in the city.
- Vat Aham, a principal sanctuary dedicated to Lao ancestors.
- Wat Visoun, known for its impressive Sinhalese-style stupa.
- Wat Xieng Thong, a magnificent temple with sweeping roofs.
- The Royal Palace, showcasing personal artifacts of the royal family.
End the afternoon with a climb up Mount Phousi for panoramic views of the city nestled among the mountains.
Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 3 Luang Prabang – Train to Nateuy – Transfer to Luang Namtha
Transfer to the train station for a 2-hour journey to Nateuy. Upon arrival, continue to Luang Namtha, the capital of the northwest highlands.
Upon arrival in Luang Namtha, check into your hotel and rest.
Overnight in Luang Namtha.
DAY 4 Luang Namtha – Muang Sing (2-Hour Drive)
Morning visit to a local market frequented by various ethnic minorities from the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Visit Namtha Stupa, located on a hill offering panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains.
Continue to nearby villages:
- Ban Nam Ngene, known for its rice alcohol production.
- Bane Thong Poung, a weaving village of the Thai Dam community.
In the afternoon, explore Ban Nam Dee, a Lanten village, where you can learn about traditional village life and see villagers in traditional costumes.
Transfer to Muang Sing, stopping to visit Akha and Thai Lue tribal villages along the way.
Overnight in Muang Sing.
DAY 5 Muang Sing and Surroundings
Morning visit to Phonesavanh Market, where local tribes gather to trade goods. Spend the day exploring the minority villages around Muang Sing through guided hikes across gentle hills, rice paddies, and forested paths.
Visit villages such as Ban Don Chai (Tai Lue community) and Ban Pha Kha (Akha community), observing their unique stilted wooden houses and traditional weaving practices.
Return to Muang Sing in the late afternoon.
Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 6 Muang Sing – Luang Namtha – Houei Xay (6-Hour Drive)
Depart for Houei Xay via Luang Namtha. Along the way, visit ethnic minority villages like Ban Lak Khammai, Ban Kolakham, and Ban Thin That.
Arrive in Houei Xay in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Houei Xay.
DAY 7 Houei Xay – Shompoo Cruise
Transfer to the pier for a slow boat cruise. During the morning, enjoy a brief talk on Lao culture and fun facts.
A traditional Lao lunch will be served onboard.
Stop to visit Ban Kang Lae, a traditional Kamu village. Learn about rural life in this remote area.
Arrive in Pakbeng by nightfall.
Overnight at your hotel in Pakbeng.
DAY 8 Pakbeng – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang
Depart from Pakbeng at 8:00 AM, enjoying the scenic jungle views along the way.
Morning activities include a demonstration of traditional Lao dessert and drink preparation.
Visit Ban Mouang, known for producing Lao whisky. Continue to the Pak Ou Caves, housing over 2,000 Buddha statues.
Arrive in Luang Prabang by 4:30 PM and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 9 Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls – Train to Vang Vieng
After breakfast, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls, the largest in the region. Enjoy swimming or explore the nearby Bear Rescue Centre.
In the afternoon, transfer to the train station for the 6:20 PM train to Vang Vieng, arriving at 7:12 PM.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
DAY 10 Vang Vieng – Vientiane (3-Hour Drive)
Explore Vang Vieng’s natural attractions, including Tham Jang Cave and Tham Nangfa Cave (Cave of Angels). Visit Blue Lagoon 3 for relaxation and swimming.
In the afternoon, transfer to Vientiane.
Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 11 Vientiane – City Tour
Visit Vientiane’s cultural and historical sites:
- Phat That Luang, the national symbol of Laos.
- Ho Phrakeo, a former royal temple turned museum.
- Vat Sisaket, housing over 10,000 Buddha statues.
- Patouxai, a Laotian Arc de Triomphe.
- Buddha Park, featuring over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.
Overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 12 Vientiane – Flight to Pakse – Bolaven Plateau Exploration
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and embark on an exploration of the Bolaven Plateau, known for its cool climate, waterfalls, and coffee plantations.
- Visit a tea plantation to learn about traditional tea-making processes.
- Admire the Tad Fan Waterfall, a dramatic twin waterfall plunging into a deep gorge.
- Stop at Tad Yeung Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim or relax in the serene surroundings.
Continue to local villages:
- Ban Lak Sipchet, famous for knife-making.
- Ban Lak Samsip, where bamboo basketry is a specialty.
Overnight on the Bolaven Plateau.
DAY 13 Bolaven Plateau – Wat Phou – 4,000 Islands (Don Khong Island)
Begin the day with a visit to Tha Teng Market, where ethnic villagers sell fresh produce and handicrafts.
- Explore minority villages, such as Ban Bong Neua (Alak), which features a sacrificial altar, and Ban Kokphung (Katu), known for its unique tradition of keeping coffins under their homes.
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pre-Angkorian temple complex with stunning views of surrounding rice fields and waterways.
Continue to the 4,000 Islands region, arriving at Don Khong Island, the largest island in the Mekong River.
Overnight on Don Khong Island.
DAY 14 4,000 Islands Exploration – Pakse – Departure
Spend the morning exploring the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don):
- Take a boat ride to Ban Khone Village, where you’ll see remnants of the first Lao railway and French colonial relics.
- Visit Liphi Waterfalls, also called the "Corridor of the Devil," a stunning natural cascade near the Laos-Cambodia border.
Afterward, drive to the magnificent Khone Phapheng Waterfalls, the largest by volume in Southeast Asia and a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Return to Pakse in the late afternoon for your flight or onward travel.
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What they say about us
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What they say about us
Carles & his partner - Spain
January 04, 2025 - Good morning, Mrs. Thuy Do,
We finally found the time to write to you and share our travel experience.
A huge THANK YOU for this magnificent trip that was absolutely flawless!
Everything was perfect: from the hotels you selected for us to the drivers and guides (Thai, Dzung, and Anh), who were wonderful and accompanied us throughout. And, of course, the fabulous itinerary you organized for us, allowing us to discover incredible wonders, including the rice terraces in the north, the lantern-filled city of Hoi An in the center, as well as Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.
You and the guides and drivers who joined us contributed immensely to making our trip an unforgettable moment of happiness.
We returned home with great sadness at leaving your beautiful country, as well as the smiles and kindness of its people.
Thank you again for your professionalism, availability, kindness, warmth, the welcome at your agency, and your smiles.
We can’t wait to come back—and
Ethan's Family - Switzerland
December 30, 2024 - Dear Nhung,
A huge THANK YOU for organizing our trip, which was flawless. And yet, we gave you so much work!
First, in crafting the itinerary, custom-tailored to include our requested visits. You contacted me several times on WhatsApp, and in the end, the itinerary suited us perfectly and fit within the budget we had set. Thank you, Nhung, for your availability, attentiveness, and patience.
Then, unfortunately, we had to test your skills and professionalism when, one day before departure, my wife had a sinus infection requiring emergency surgery. We were initially supposed to travel as a group of three—my sister, my wife, and me. Given how well-prepared the trip was, I asked my sister to go ahead. Three days after the surgery, which went very well, I decided to join my sister and pick up the itinerary mid-trip (a week later) from Ha Long Bay. Nhung was amazing and remarkably efficient. She canceled my wife's arrangements and organized my transfer to the Ha
Françoise & Claude - France
December 12, 2024 - Dear NHUNG,
A huge THANK YOU for organizing our trip, which was flawless. How much work you must have had to do for us!
First, for creating a custom itinerary, taking into account our requests for visits. To do this, you contacted me several times on WhatsApp, and in the end, the tour was perfect and fit within our budget. Thank you, Nhung, for your availability, your listening, and your patience.
Then, unfortunately, we had to test, quite against our will, your competence and professionalism when, one day before departure, my husband developed a sinus infection requiring urgent surgery. We were leaving as three—my brother and us. We had prepared the trip so well that I asked my brother to go ahead. Three days later, after the surgery went very well, I decided to join my brother and take the tour from Halong Bay (one week later). Nhung was amazing and incredibly efficient. She canceled my husband’s personal bookings and took care of my transfer to the Halon
Eric and friends - Australia
November 25, 2024 - Hello Nhung,
What a wonderful surprise this palace in Sapa is once again.
We deeply appreciate the tranquility and relaxation of this sumptuous and luxurious establishment: it's a perfect retreat after the bustling days we’ve had since our arrival.
What magnificent discoveries we’ve had in the program you organized for us.
Incredible landscapes and settings, remarkable encounters, and extraordinary people everywhere in the local life. The guides were all different but so passionate and engaging (little Linh, so endearing, Hang, and Sam, so dedicated and professional). The drivers were experienced (especially Cuong in the North, who is our favorite: so kind and attentive… and an expert at navigating the mountain roads to keep us safe).
Leonardo and his wife - France
November 15, 2024 - Dear Nhung,
I finally find the time to write to you and share the impressions that our journey to Vietnam left on us.
Beyond the wonderful memories of the 23 days we spent in Vietnam, there is a particular aspect of this trip that I wish to share with you.
My wife and I have traveled fairly extensively. Not as much as we would have liked, but over the years, we have had the opportunity to visit several countries and have learned to organize our trips quite competently and independently. We have never participated in an organized tour and have always chosen our destinations, itineraries, and experiences based on our readings about the countries we visit and our personal tastes and interests. For Vietnam, our starting point was the same, and you may recall that to define our itinerary, we initially sent you a very precise and detailed travel plan.
Véronique Demonçay - Canada
October 20, 2024 - Good evening Mrs. Trang,
We have returned home and resumed work, though with a bit of nostalgia after discovering your beautiful country.
We had an excellent trip; everything was just as planned. Our guide Thien made the stay very enjoyable by scheduling visits during less crowded times. Always kind, cheerful, and speaking excellent English, he shared his knowledge and the great cultural richness of his country. He always gave us great advice. Thank you also to Mr. Long for his careful driving and kindness.
In Cambodia, Mr. Tra (short for his name) also adapted the visit itinerary to less crowded times. He added a temple visit and the visit to the Angkor Scent Workshop. We ended up visiting the floating village of Kampong Phuck, which was closer than the one originally planned, and there weren't too many people yet. This allowed us to visit a local market as well.
Just for your information, it’s necessary to complete the e-Arrival form for Cambodia in add
Pier-Luc Desbiens - Australia
October 7, 2024 - Hello,
We booked this tour at the last minute, and Kampá Tour didn’t disappoint with their prompt organization. Our guide, Thao, was fantastic—full of energy, humor, and knowledge. We spent a lot of time on boats, drifting along the rivers and canals. We loved cycling through the quiet palm groves and cruising through the narrow waterways by sampan in Mekong Delta.
A special thank you to the entire team at Kampá Tour. We spent 15 days in a wonderful country, with remarkable people, extraordinary landscapes, and a fascinating culture... Our return flight on Sunday was also perfect, and we have already been back at work since Monday... but with many images of Vietnam still in our heads and hearts 😊
Best regards,
Pier-Luc Desbiens
Brigitte and Jean - USA
September 22, 2024 - Dear Ms. Thanh LE,
We are already back in Toulouse, and we didn’t realize how quickly time flew by.
Our 18-day Vietnam tour (August-September 2024) was an unforgettable experience.
First of all, we would like to thank your agency, "Kampá Tour," and especially you, Ms. Thanh Le. This trip, organized by your agency, was remarkably well-prepared, with representatives always attentive to our needs. The selection of hotels and destinations was meticulously planned. During our stay, we had five guides who were always there for us, making us live magical moments. A special thanks to Nhi and Lam. We loved our experiences in Sapa, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the Imperial City, and many other places (the list is long).
Regarding safety, it was very reassuring, and we felt well taken care of before and during the trip. On the first day, we had the chance to meet you at your Hanoi office, where you handed us the documents for our tour. I highly recommend this customiz
Maria Dolores & friends - Argentina
September 12, 2024 - Hello,
We had the most amazing time and are heading back to Argentina completely in love with your beautiful country! Everything was perfectly organized, and always on time.
The hotels were so comfortable, and the guides were absolutely fantastic. Special thanks to Luis in Hanoi and Ming in Phnom Penh for their kindness and professionalism – they really made our trip extra special! Hue and Phnom Penh were simply breathtaking – such charming cities with so much history and beauty. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we truly appreciate all the effort that went into planning this unforgettable journey.
I will be recommending your agency to all my friends and family – you have been incredible!
Big hugs and all the best,
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long is the ideal stay in Laos?
The ideal length of stay in Laos varies depending on individual preferences. For those with limited time who want to see the main highlights, 3-6 days is reasonable. If you are a Laos enthusiast and wish to explore in depth and experience it in an authentic manner, 2 weeks (10-15 days) is ideal.
Additionally, combining a trip to Laos with neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand can influence the decision on how long to stay in Laos.
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