Our wonderful ‘Cultural Laos 4,000 Islands tour is perfect for those who really want to get under the skin of this fascinating country, but in a much more leisurely way.
This tour starts off in Laos’s capital, Vientiane, where you will get to explore all corners of this lovely capital. What makes Vientiane so nice to visit, is that it is not at all busy like other capital cities. The city also has so much character and fabulous Wats and museums to discover, as well as the famous That Luang Golden Stupa, which stands proud as the nation’s icon. In town, you will also visit the quirky Buddha Park before travelling south to the towns of Sin Hinboun, Thakhae and Savannakhet, where you will enjoy the end of your holiday boating around the gloriously picturesque 4,000 Islands.
In Sin Hinborn you will explore some beautiful cave systems and countryside littered with limestone mountains. In Savannakhet, you will come face to face with some stunning French architecture. And in the 4,000 Islands, you will discover quiet islands, fascinating people and the stunning temple of Wat Phu, which should be on everyone’s bucket list. You then have time to sit back and relax on the banks of the Mekong and take time to enjoy this most peaceful part of Asia.
Highlights
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Vientiane City Tour
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The Quirky Buddhist Park
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Wat Phrabathphonsan
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Sacred Buddha’s Foot Print
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Konglor Cave and Tham Pa Fa Cave
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Savannakhet City Architecture
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4000 Island boating experience
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Explore Khone Island by bike
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Take a Dolphin Discovery Boat Trip
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The magnificent Wat Phou temple
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Marvel at the size of Khone Phapheng Falls
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Discover the Island of Don Daeng Island
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Relax on the Mekong River
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After enjoying a scenic flight you will arrive at Vientiane airport. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Where you have the afternoon to relax and settle into your new surroundings
Overnight in Vientiane (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Vientiane
City Tour
An early start enables you to visit the fascinating local market of Thongkhankham before continuing to explore this fascinating city. You will see the oldest Wat in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket, the Patuxai Monument, which resembles the Arc de Triomphe. The cherry of the tour is Laos’ National icon and most important religious building, the golden stupa of That Luang. In the afternoon you will visit the COPE Exhibition Centre and the quirky yet impressive Buddha Park.
Overnight in Phonsavanh (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 3
Sin Hinboun
Vientiane to Sin Hinboun | Drive: 5 hours
Today you will journey south and leave the capital behind you. En route to Sin Hinboun, you will stop off to visit Wat Phrabathphonsan where you will see the sacred imprint of Buddha’s foot, which Buddhist people worship for a good life. After lunch, you continue on pausing at the stone forest viewpoint before arriving in town late afternoon.
Overnight in Sin Hinboun (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 4
Thakhae
Sin Hinboun to Thakhae | Drive: 1 hour
After breakfast your guide will lead you to Konglor cave, which is an amazing 7.5-kilometre long limestone cave formed by the Hinboun River, which still flows through the cave all year round. You will take a boat ride right through the main cave, which is up to 90 metres wide and 100 metres high, where you will see incredible stalactites and stalagmites. Out on the other side, you will walk to a local village for lunch before transferring to Thakhae in the afternoon.
Overnight in Thakhae (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Thakhae
Thakhae Day Tour
Today you will discover the glorious caves of Tham Pa Fa Cave located near Na Khang Xang Village. The caves were only discovered in 2004 and include 229 Buddha statues, which are from the Sikhottabong and Lane Xang eras, possibly of Khmer and Vietnamese origin. There are many other exciting discoveries that you will see on your day trip, which is a feast for the eyes.
Overnight in Thakhae (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 6
Champasak
Thakhae to Champasak | Drive: 6 hours
After breakfast you will transfer to Sannakhet to visit the impressive That Ing Hang. From there, you will continue to the city centre for lunch where you will be able to admire some of the city’s lovely architecture before continuing on to Champasak.
Overnight in Champasak (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 7
Khone Island
Champasak to Khone Island
Today you will take a magical overnight trip through the waterways of the 4,000 Islands to the quiet and peaceful island Done Khong. You can explore it by a bike or take a tuk-tuk to the far end of the island, where you can take a boat out to see dolphins frolic in the water. The island is very beautiful and relaxing with many riverside restaurants, where you can to sit back and watch the sunset fade into the river and let the world pass you by.
Overnight in Khone Island (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Champasak
Khone Island to Champasak
This morning you will take a local boat to the mainland to see the impressive Khone Phapheng Falls, which is the biggest waterfall in South East Asia. From here you will then travel back to Champasak for lunch before going to discover the impressive temple of Wat Phu in the afternoon. Wat Phu (meaning ‘mountain temple’), is situated on a hillside and offers stunning views over the surrounding land and Mekong River. It is a glorious temple and one of the best in Asia.
Overnight in Champasak (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 9
Champasak
Free Day
Today you have a free day to do as you wish. We recommend taking a boat across to Don Daeng Island where you can have a lovely lunch at La Folie Lodge. From there you can then hire some bikes and then explore the beautifully peaceful island by bike.
Overnight in Champasak (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 10
Pakse
Departure
Today you have plenty of time to enjoy your riverside setting, before being picked up and transferred to Pakse Airport for your departing flight home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
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