Magical Laos - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Vientiane to Bangkok (IMT-STMA)
Intro
This tour is a great opportunity to travel to one of South East Asia’s best kept secrets, Laos. We explore the Mekong by boat whilst looking for rare river dolphins, visit the World Heritage listed Imperial City of Luang Prabang, explore the mysterious 4 kilometre long cave at Hinboun and wander the dusty streets of Vientiane, the world’s quietest capital city. The Lao people are probably the most charming and peaceful people of South East Asia. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to travel to this wonderful country that time forgot.Maximum Group Size
15Arrival Transfer
Airport transfer to hotel on day 1Fully Escorted
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and services of local guides and representativesTransport
Private air-conditioned minibus / coach, pick-up truck, boats and planeFlights
Vientiane to Luang Prabang Ubon Ratchatani to BangkokActivities
Optional bike riding, village walks, elephant riding, optional inner-tubingAccommodation
14 nights tourist class hotelsMeals
As per itinerary. Breakfast-B, Lunch-L, Dinner-DEntrance Fees
Included for all sites listed as part of the itineraryLocal Payment
Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tourItineraries
Day 1,VIENTIANEArrive and check into your hotel. No meals.
Day 2,LUANG PRABANGGuided tour of the highlights of Vietiane, Laos' capital city. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang, the cultural, historical and religious centre of this amazing country. (BD)
Day 3,LUANG PRABANGGuided tour around Luang Prabang’s most impressive sites. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore – hire a bike or wander the leafy streets, stopping at golden temples to chat with the monks. (B)
Day 4,LUANG PRABANGA full free day to further explore the area. There are many lovely walks with an abundance of temples and scenic waterfalls. Visit the Pak Ou Caves (US$25), or the Kwang Si waterfall (US$15). (B)
Day 5,PLAIN OF JARSToday we drive to the mysterious Plain of Jars. These huge jars are made from a stone not found in the area and no-one knows where they come from. (BD)
Day 6,PLAIN OF JARSGuided tour of the plain. Rest of the day is free for you to explore. (B)
Day 7,VANG VIENGDrive to the beautiful riverside hamlet of Vang Vieng, situated in the heart of stunning limestone karst scenery. You’ll have time to hire a bicycle, explore on foot or float down the river on an inner-tube. (BD)
Day 8,VIENTIANEA relaxing start to the day followed by a drive back to Vientiane. (B)
Day 9,HINBOUNLaos is one of the most forested countries on earth - today we drive deep into the forest to Hinboun, site of an amazing 7 kilometre long cave which the river flows through. (B)
Day 10,HINBOUNToday we explore the amazing cave by boat. Plenty of time back at Sala Hinboun to relax to the sounds of the forest. (B)
Day 11,CHAMPASAKWe leave our deep forest hideaway and travel south to Champasak, a small village on the Mekong located next to the wonderful ancient ruins of the Khmer temple at Wat Phu. (B)
Day 12,DON KHONG ISLANDWe drive to the south of the country but first visit the ancient and beautiful Khmer ruins of Wat Phu. We then continue to the island of Don Khong, situated in the middle of the Mekong where the river can widen to as much as 14 kilometres before cascading down brilliant waterfalls into neighbouring Cambodia. (B)
Day 13,DON KHONGMorning boat trip to Somphamit waterfalls and a chance to catch a glimpse of the Irrawaddy Dolphins. (BD)
Day 14,UBON RATCHATANIDrive back into Thailand via Kiet Gong village where we take an elephant ride up to the hilltop ruins of Phu Asso. In the evening we board a flight back to Bangkok. (B)
Day 15,BANGKOKTour ends after breakfast. (B)
Last updated: 22nd October 2009
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