Laos · Luxury Collection
Laos Luxury: Vientiane, Luang Prabang & the Southern Mekong 12 days
Laos from north to south in private: the calm capital Vientiane, a fast train to Luang Prabang and five nights among its temples, then the southern Mekong at The River Resort, with Wat Phou and the waterfalls of the 4,000 Islands.
- Duration
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Style
- Private, five-star
- Price
- On request
The journey
Laos from north to south in private: the calm capital Vientiane, a fast train to Luang Prabang and five nights among its temples, then the southern Mekong at The River Resort, with Wat Phou and the waterfalls of the 4,000 Islands.
Every journey is private and can be adapted: your travel designer adjusts the route, pace and dates. Choose Luxury for refined five-star and boutique hotels, or Iconic for the legendary addresses.
- Vientiane
- Luang Prabang
- Champasak
Day by day
Your itinerary
A warm welcome at Wattay airport and a private transfer to your hotel. Sunset by the Mekong in the evening.
Pha That Luang, Wat Si Saket and the COPE centre with your private guide, then an unhurried afternoon.
Meals: B
The modern Laos-China Railway north to Luang Prabang in about two hours, through mountains and rice valleys. A private transfer to your hotel.
Meals: B
An early, quiet moment as the monks collect alms (watched respectfully, from a distance), then Wat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace and the old town's lanes with your private guide. At sunset, a private boat on the Mekong.
Meals: B
A private drive to the turquoise pools of Kuang Si before the day visitors arrive, a picnic lunch in the shade and a stop at the bear rescue centre by the falls.
Meals: B, L
A private boat upriver to the Pak Ou caves and their thousands of Buddha statues, with a stop at a weaving village on the way back.
Meals: B, L
A market visit and private cooking class with a local chef, then a baci, the Lao blessing ceremony, held for you in a family home.
Meals: B, L
A flight south to Pakse and a private transfer to The River Resort on the banks of the Mekong at Champasak.
Meals: B
The Khmer temple of Wat Phou, a UNESCO site older than Angkor Wat, climbed in the cool of the morning with your guide. Afternoon at the resort.
Meals: B
A private boat among the islands of Si Phan Don: the Khone Phapheng and Li Phi falls, Don Khon by bicycle or tuk-tuk, and lunch by the river.
Meals: B, L
A free day at the resort: the pool, the spa or a bicycle along the river villages.
Meals: B
A private transfer to Pakse airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B
Where you stay
Choose your hotel style
Luxury
Refined five-star and boutique hotels with real character.
- Vientiane Setha Palace Hotel
- Luang Prabang Sofitel Luang Prabang
- Champasak The River Resort, Champasak
Price on request · tailored to your dates
Iconic
The legendary addresses, for the very best room in each place.
- Vientiane Setha Palace Hotel
- Luang Prabang Rosewood Luang Prabang
- Champasak The River Resort, Champasak
Price on request · tailored to your dates
Hotels shown are examples we recommend and book directly; your designer confirms availability for your dates.
Included
- Accommodation in your chosen hotel category (Luxury or Iconic), with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout
- Private English-speaking guide on touring days
- Meet and greet at your arrival airport
- Meals as shown in the programme (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Private boats, entrance fees and experiences in the programme
- Regional and domestic flights in economy class
- 24/7 support from our team on the ground
- Laos-China Railway Vientiane – Luang Prabang in first class
Not included
- International flights
- Laos visa: e-visa online or visa on arrival at Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Pakse airports; the Lao Digital Immigration Form must be completed online within 3 days before arrival
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in the programme
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
Your journey, your way