LAOS FAMILY TRAVEL –11 DAYS

(Itinerary: Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane – Ban Kong Lor )

CODE TOUR : XSL 008- FAMILY TOURS

Highlights:

  • Discover the charm and beautiful of the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang
  • Get an amazing elephant experience in Shangri-Lao Explorer Camp with your children
  • Be fascinated by the modern and ancient beauty of the capital Vientiane with the ancient temples as well as the colorful markets
  • Admire the breathtaking nature along the Nam Song river on kayak and Explore the bustle markets in Vang Vieng to learn more about local life

Overview

This 11-day tour of Laos will take your family along the north of the country and allows you to visit major sites in this region. From the ancient capital, Luang Prabang, to the new capital, Vientiane, you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent landscapes of mountains and unspoiled villages. By choosing this tour, you can not only visit temples and pagodas that represent the culture and religion of the country, but also discover the villages to meet local people and learn more about their daily lives. Moreover, you can visit an elephant camp, go on an elephant ride and take boats on the river. With fun and family-friendly activities, we hope that this trip will help you have unforgettable moments with your family.

Tour summary:

DAY 1:LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL

Private driver

Arrival in Luang Prabang airport, you will be welcomed by local tour guide of Laos Travel and transferred to hotel in Luang Prabang
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Free and easy on leisure in Luang Prabang . Lunch and dinner are your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in
Luang Prabang

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, we visit Luang Prabang’s National Museum, once the country’s royal palace and home to King Sisavangvong in the early 20th century. Explore the museum’s a range of personal artifacts from the Lao royal family as well as the Phra Bang Buddha image and throne from the country’s Lan Xang Kingdom. We then begin our temple tour taking in some the city’s most beautiful, including Luang Prabang’s famous Wat Xieng Thong which is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and reserves a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art where you’ll be surprised by the temple complex’s structure and gold decoration. Then we make our stop at Wat Mai which brings us a chance to enjoy the impressive architecture of this Laotian city’s unique architecture. Have lunch at local restaurant
In the afternoon we visit the excellent Arts and Ethnology Centre which gives us a further insight into the ethnic mix and culture of Laos. We then visit the weaving and textile villages of Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. Our final stop of the day is a climb Mt Phousi which is considered the city’s geographical center and a great lookout place. Have a closer look at the golden stupa sitting at the peak as you soak up the sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - SHANGRI ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Approximately 20 minutes transfer About 15 kilometres outside Luang Prabang is the serene Shangri-Lao Explorer Camp, also known as Elephants Village. The Park is located in the middle of a green, natural area on the banks of the Nam Khan River After breakfast we will depart at around 9:00 AM, along the way stop at the grave of Henry Mouhot’s, the famous adventurer who re-discovered Angkor Wat in 1859. Chat with a local vet to learn more about the camp’s efforts in taking care of the animals and then, get the chance to feed elephants and enjoy an elephant ride through the jungle paths. Continue the expedition with an hour elephant ride on a howdah (elephant seat) through forests and over hills into the protected Huay Sae hidden valley. Say goodbye to the gentle giant and have a delicious lunch near the picturesque waterfall. If the weather permits, you can go for a soothing swim in the natural pools. After lunch, continue trekking 1.5 hours on foot. The adventurous trail cross bamboo bridges and pass by more waterfalls as you trek along the Huay Sae Stream. You are sure to love the sight of the turquoise pools. Reaching the end of the valley, traditional horses from the hill tribes will be waiting to help transport bags. Board a luxury bamboo raft and slowly float downstream, which is a relaxing 1.5 hour journey with an optional 30 min stop at the Tad Sae Waterfall where a moment of total relaxation awaits you.
At 16:30, the guide will provide transport back to Luang Prabang. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SI - VANG VIENG (B, L)

Private driver & guide

  Approximately Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng 4h transfer
Laos is also well-known for its traditional crafts, we will move on to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where you will be provide with full information about Silk , about weaver, about the Women working in the Centre by a short tour. This then takes us to reach one of the most beautiful Kuang Si Falls situated 30 kilometers of Southern Luang Prabang. The Kuang Si Waterfall consists of a tiered many of turquoise pools put amongst the dense Laotian jungle where we will have plenty of time to refreshing swim in the pools and hike around the falls. You can also have a closer look at Asiatic bears at the Bear Rescue Centre along the jungle walk to the waterfall.  Before returning to Luang Prabang, we will visit Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park, one of the must-visit spots, a project that was newly opened on January 2014 studying about Laos butterflies, host plants and preservation. Afterwards we drive down the spectacular Route 13 towards Vang Vieng. Stop in Kasi, a fruit-growing area along the way. This journey passes through spectacular scenery and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop for photos. Please be aware that there are numerous sharp bends, steep climbs and descents along these mountain roads.
Arrive in Vang Vieng, a small town on the banks of the Nam Song River surrounded by spectacular limestone karst scenery. The remaining time would be spent at your own pleasure. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vang Vieng

Day 5:  VANG VIENG EXPLORER (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel .
We will transfer to Phatang Resort around 18 km north of Vang Vieng. After an introduction to the basics of kayaking we shall set off down  the beautiful Nam Song river which offers various small but fun rapids along  the way to our first stop at Tham Xang Cave. Here we will walk up to the massive theater like cave while hearing about local history about the area! After emerging from the cave a short kayaking will lead us to a picnic spot on the riverside where we shall enjoy lunch.
After lunch we shall continue down the river until the next stop at the Organic Farm where mulberry tea and a variety of different fruit wines are produced. Continuing on down stream we arrive at Tham None Cave which is one of the largest caves in Vang Vieng! It served as a bomb shelter for local villagers during the Second Indochina War. However, today it is home to a bat family and the ‘Magic Stone of Vang Vieng’. The final leg of the journey is a gentle paddle downstream to Vang Vieng where we shall arrive just in time to catch the sunset. Overnight in Vang Vieng
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel Vang Vieng

DAY 6: VANG VIENG - NAM NGUM - VIENTIANE (B, L)

Private driver & guide

 Approximately Vang Vieng – Vientiane 3.5h transfer
In the morning, we will first stroll around the town to visit the local market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area.
After breakfast, we transfer to visit the cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders. After that, we head out of the city and make our way to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River.
On the way, we’ll stop at a fish market in Ban Tha Heua where you can view the abundance of fish indigenous to Laos. On arrival at Nam Ngum Lake, we embark on a long tail boat enjoying a leisurely cruise on the lake and having lunch on boat.  Along the way back, we will stop at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village that distills the local Lao whiskey. From there, we drive further to Dong Makkhai Market, where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. We arrive in Vientiane in time to catch the sunset. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane

DAY 7: VIENTIANE - SIGHTSEEING  (B, L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
In the morning, be driven to Buddha Park. The drive takes around 45 minutes, along a road which serves as an important link between the Lao capital and Thailand. On the way, we make a brief stop and take photos of the Friendship Bridge, built by the Australian government in 1994, which connect Laos and Thailand. On arrival, we go around the Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures built in 1958 by a Laos’s shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park. After the park, pay a visit to the serene Wat Sisaket, one of the most beautiful temples in the capital. Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo, which is used as a religious museum displaying a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also nearby is the Presidential Palace, which offers some unique insight into the colonial history of Laos. Lunch is at your own account. After lunch, the remaining time would be spent at your own pleasure Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane  

DAY 8: VIENTIANE - BAN KONG LOR (B, L )

Private driver & guide

Approximately Vientiane – Ban Kong Lor 6 hours transfer
Morning have breakfast and then head south to Ban Kong Lor. It will take around 3 hours with a stop to Wat Prabath Phansane a stupa dating back to the 15th Century. It is also home to the Budhhas footprint, discovered in 1933, and now an important religious site in Laos. Lunch served at a local restaurant. After lunch we continue the route 13 and enter the Phou Hin Poun NPA (National Protected Area) with spectacular scenery of forests, rice paddies and limestone karsts on the road. Once we reach to Ban Kong Lor, we have free time to explore the town. Overnight in Ban Kong Lor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ban Kong Lor

DAY 9: BAN KONG LOR CAVE (B, L)

Private driver & tour guide

Wake up early, we spend our time to walk at around 06:30 to experience the villages in the morning as  local people get up and prepare for the day.
Back to hotel for breakfast, we start driving around 5-10 minutes towards the Kong Lor Caves. Life jackets and head torches will be provided before walking shortly around to the main entrance of the cave.
Upon reaching the cave, you will take a long tail boat which will lead you through the length of this impressive cave along an underground section of the Hin Boun River – a length of 7.5km before you find out daylight again! The river flows all the time and indicates vast formations of stalactites and stalagmites, which you will discover partly on foot whilst inside the cave with width of 90m wide and the height of 100m. Villagers still used this cave as an access route to the region beyond (it is far quicker than climbing over the mountains which this cave cuts through!). Once get out pf the other side you might make a short stop for refreshments and walk to local villages, admiring the scenery and observing a simple way of life (talk with your guide how far you would like to walk). Return by boat, board ‘downstream’ through the cave, to Ban Kong Lor. Have  lunch on your own account before traveling south.
Free by your own in the afternoon. Overnight in Ban Kong Lor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ban Kong Lor

DAY 10: BAN KONG LOR - VIENTIANE - BACI CEREMONY (B, L)

Private driver & tour guide
Returning back to Vientiane for approx. 6 hours of driving.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Upon arrival in Vientiane you have free time for relaxing or exploring the town. In the evening you will have an opportunity to join in a traditional Laos ceremony- Baci ceremony. It is performed in celebration of important events such as weddings, births, or for welcoming guests, and is a means of expressing good will and good luck to others.  Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfas, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane

DAY 11: VIENTIANE DEPARTURE (B)

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today you have free time until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight
Saying goodbye to Laos & Xuan Son Travel see you again.

Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

NOTES

NOTES

  1. The weather & our latest advice on the weather

Light clothes regardless of the season in the south and centre but for the visiting of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee.

  • Dec – April : 10°C to 25°C, Cool and mostly dry, Special From Jan to Feb : cold, From Mar to April dry and very hot,
  • May – Nov: 25°C to 35°C, Rainy season

          Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.

  1. Visa
  • To go to Laos you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
  • The Citizens of the following countries are also exempt from Laos visas: Vietnam ( 30 days), Brunei (14 days), Cambodia (30 days), Indonesia (30 days), Japan (15 days ), Luxembourg (15 days), Malaysia (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Myanmar (14 days), Philippines (30 days), Singapore (30 days), Korea (15 days), Switzerland (15 days), Thailand (30 days) and Russia (30 days).
  • To get more info => please click here https://laoevisa.gov.la/index
  1. International flight

Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Laos for two reasons:

  • International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam or Laos. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
  • The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
  1. Which language?
  • The official and most widely spread language is Laos
  • English is spoken in all touristic areas.
  1. Cancellation Policy:
  • More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
  • 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  1. What to Bring
  • Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
  • Warm Clothes ( from Jan & Feb in The mountain areas)
  • Original Passport
ACCOMMODATION

LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.

  1. Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
  2. Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
  3. Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
  4. Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
  5. Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
CITIES /AREASHOME STAYHOTEL-STANDARD
HOTELS-SUPERIOR
HOTEL-DELUXE
HOTELS- LUXURY
VIENTIANE….Sengtawan Hotel or similarLao Orchid/ Chanthapanya Hotel/ Season Riverside /S 2 Modern Boutique Hotel or similarVieniane Plaza / Mercure/ Phasouk Vien Chantra hotel or similarDon Chan Palace / Green Park Vientiane/Salana Boutique or similar
LUANG PRABANG….Villa Oasis/ Phousi Guesthouse hotel or similarVilla Pumalin/ Villa Chitdara /Villa Saykham/ Le Sen Boutique or similarVilla Santi/ Maison Dalabua hotel/ Kiridar hotel or similarSouvannaphoum/ Luang Prabang View/ Luang Say Residence hotel or simalr
VANG VIENG….Green View Resort/Mountain View Riverside or similarVansana Vang Vieng hotel /Vieng Tara hotel or similarSilver Naga hotel / Riverside Boutique hotel/ Inthira Vang Vieng or similar….
BAN KONG LOR….Spring River resort or similarThe Kong Lor View hotel and resort or similar….….
SERVICES & PRICE

TRAVEL PRICE: THE SOUTH & CENTER OF VIETNAM-12 DAYS 11NIGHTS

Inclusion

 

  • The English speaking guide as guided time
  • Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
  • Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
  • Private boat trips in Can Tho/ Cai Rang as mentioned
  • All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
  • Government taxes & service charge

 

Exclusion

  • International Flight tickets from/to your Home
  • 4 Internal Flights: Ho Chi Minh- Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
  • Early check in/ late check out
  • Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
  • Tips and gratuities

Customize this tour

This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

PARTICIPANTS AND DATE OF TRAVEL

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Contact us

  • +84 914374251
  • xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn

My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.

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