Tour Duration: 15 Days
Prices From: $2020 AUD Local Payment: USD $ 200
Tour Code: STMA
Countries Visited: Laos


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.

Day 1, VIENTIANE: Arrive and check into your hotel. No meals.

Day 2, LUANG PRABANG: Guided 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 PRABANG: Guided 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 PRABANG: A full free day to further explore the area. There are many lovely walks with an abundance of temples and scenic waterfalls. (B)

Day 5, PLAIN OF JARS: Today 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 JARS: Guided tour of the plain. Rest of the day is free for you to explore. (B)

Day 7, VANG VIENG: Drive 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, VIENTIANE: A relaxing start to the day followed by a drive back to Vientiane. (B)

Day 9, HINBOUN: Laos is one of the most forested countries on earth - today we drive deep into the forest to Hinboun, site of an amazing 4 kilometre long cave which the river flows through. (B)

Day 10, HINBOUN: Today 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, CHAMPASAK: We 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 ISLAND: We 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 waterfalls into neighbouring Cambodia. (B)

Day 13, DON KHONG: Morning boat trip to Somphamit waterfalls and a chance to catch a glimpse of the Irrawaddy dolphins. (BD)

Day 14, UBON RATCHATHANI: Drive back into Thailand via Kiet Gong village where we take an elephant ride up to the hilltop ruins of Phu Asso. We join the locals for lunch. In the evening we board a flight back to Bangkok. (B)

Day 15, BANGKOK: Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Tour Grade:

Start Date	End Date	Price
11 Oct 2008	25 Oct 2008	$2020
15 Nov 2008	29 Nov 2008	$2020
13 Dec 2008	27 Dec 2008	$2020
10 Jan 2009	24 Jan 2009	$2020
07 Mar 2009	21 Mar 2009	$2020
06 Jun 2009	20 Jun 2009	$2020
27 Jun 2009	11 Jul 2009	$2020

Local Payment: USD $ 200

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