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Laos: Top to Toe
Operated by Wendy Wu
Tripcode: VLT_AU
Overview
Destination:
Lao,
Thailand,
Duration:14 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
October 2026 - February 2027
Uncover the rustic charm, ancient sites and natural wonders of Laos on this journey covering the country's top sights and unique experiences.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Si Phan Don and Kuang Si waterfall, marvel at Vientiane's Buddha Park, and explore enchanting Luang Prabang. Plus, experience time-honoured traditions of Takbat and saa paper-making, and catch a glimpse of the nation's future on a high-speed railway journey, offering a stark contrast to its traditional beauty.
Tour highlights:
- Vientiane, Wander through the Buddhist architecture of Laos' charming capital city
- 4000 Islands, Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Si Phan Don, the '4,000 Islands' set in the rushing waters of the Mekong
- Luang Prabang, Climb Phousi Hill for spectacular sunsets over this well preserved city
- Tad Yuang, Marvel at the natural beauty of Laos with visits to the Tad Yuang & Tad Fane waterfalls
Tour experiences:
- Dawn Ceremony of Takbat, Witness the dawn ceremony of Takbat, a daily ritual which sees the saffron-robed monks of Luang Prabang's monasteries collect alms, in the form of food, from the local people who line the streets.
- Elephant Sanctuary, Visit Elephant Village, a sanctuary which has been caring for rescued elephants since 2001. Learn all about these majestic creatures and discover how their mahouts communicate with them.
- Bolaven Plateau Coffee Plantation, Uncover the unspoilt beauty of Bolaven Plateau and visit a coffee plantation to find out more about the traditional planting, harvesting and roasting process which has been in place since French colonial times.
Places visited:
- Vientiane (2N) – Vang Vieng (2N) – Luang Prabang (3N) –Khong Island (2N) – Pakse (1N) – Bangkok (1N)
Price notes:
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount approximately US$85pp (AU$131pp) is paid locally in Laos.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
- 3* plus – 4* accommodation
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- Most meals (as per itinerary)
- Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Itinerary
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Collapse allDays 1-2: Fly Overnight to Vientiane
Fly overnight to Vientiane, Laos' easy-going capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3: Discover Vientiane
This relaxed little city lies nestled in a languid bend of the Mekong River, close to
the Thai border. See the Patuxai Victory Monument, dedicated to those who fought for freedom from French rule, and visit the city's main temples, including Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo. This afternoon, visit a Buddha Park unlike anything else in Laos. Founded by a shamanic priest some 60 years ago, it contains over 200 enormous and eccentric statues of gods, demons and animals from Buddhist and Hindu faith.
Day 4: Travel to Vang Vieng
Today, you will experience a high-speed train journey from Vientiane to Vang Vieng. This comfortable modern train offers a surprising contrast in an otherwise beautifully rustic country. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, enjoy time at leisure before dinner.
Day 5: Vang Vieng
Explore Vang Vieng’s beautiful countryside, venturing through some of the many hillside caves that belong here. Enjoy a leisurely walk strolling along the Nam Song River. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 6: Luang Prabang & Kuang Si Waterfall
This morning, hop on the high-speed railway, which will whisk you north to Luang Prabang in just over an hour. On arrival, enjoy lunch before an introductory walking tour of this former capital. Visit the country's most famous temple, the gold-covered Wat Xieng Thong, with its Tree of Life mosaic, and the neighbouring Wat Visoun. Visit the Royal Palace, preserved as a museum, and learn about the republic's former royal family. Afterwards, head out of the city to visit Kuang Si waterfall, with its beautiful cascading waters. Enjoy time here to relax under the shady trees, paddle at the water's edge, or even bathe in the beautiful turquoise pools.
Day 7: Morning Alms & Pak Ou Caves
Rise early to witness the Buddhist ceremony of Takbat, when the monks of Luang Prabang collect alms from the locals. You will then visit a small art studio to experience the local craft of Saa paper making - using pulp and colourful flowers, before boarding a boat to cruise the mighty Mekong up to the sacred caves of Pak Ou, known for the hundreds of miniature Buddha sculptures that reside within. Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
Day 8: Uxo Visitor Centre & Elephant Sanctuary
Head to Elephant Village, a responsible sanctuary that has been caring for rescued
elephants since 2001. Meet these majestic creatures, learn how their mahouts communicate with them, and tour the sanctuary's elephant hospital and museum. Ride a Lao long boat to the Tad Sae waterfall and relax or swim before lunch. Later, visit the UXO Visitor Centre, where you'll learn about the valuable work this organisation is doing to clear rural areas of unexploded wartime bombs from the 1960s and 70s.
Day 9: Luang Prabang – Don Khong
Fly to Pakse. On arrival, drive to Champassak to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wat Phou, a ruined Khmer temple complex set in the beautiful landscapes of Mount Phu Kao. Drive to Khong Island, the largest island on the laidback Si Phan Don archipelago in the Mekong River, and your home for the next two nights.
Day 10: Rivers & Waterfalls
Around Si Phan Don, meaning ‘4000 Islands’ the pace of life is slow and easy and the river views are beautiful. See the magnificent Khone Phapheng Waterfall, Southeast Asia’s largest by volume. Visit Khone Island by speedboat to discover its French colonial buildings and see Liphi Waterfall, nicknamed the Devil’s Corridor.
Day 11: Bolaven Plateau – Pakse
This morning drive to Pakse, stopping en route to admire Tad Yuang and Tad Fane waterfalls. Continue up onto the Bolaven Plateau to pay a visit to a coffee plantation and hear about the process of planting, harvesting and roasting the beans. This evening, enjoy dinner in Pakse.
Day 12: Bangkok
Transfer across the border to Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand, from where you will fly to Bangkok. Enjoy time at leisure in Thailand's capital before this evening's farewell dinner.
Days 13-14: Fly Bangkok to Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
Days 13-14: Fly Bangkok to Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
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Operator
Wendy Wu
Wendy Wu Tours is Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations.
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