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4 Days / 3 Nights — Vientiane & Vang Vieng Express

Get to know the heart and soul of South East Asia.

A perfect short escape blending the temples of Vientiane with the dramatic karst scenery and river adventures of Vang Vieng — ideal for travellers short on time but wanting an authentic taste of Laos.

Itinerary

Scenic 4 Days / 3 Nights — Vientiane & Vang Vieng Express

Tour Quick Facts

Start Vientiane
End Vang Vieng
Duration 4 Days
Group size 8
Style Luxury Private Tour

Upon arrival at Vientiane Airport you will be met by Laos Travel's guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure to explore the city or visit the bustling Mekong riverside area yourselves. Vientiane has many great restaurants with Lao, Thai, French, Italian, Mexican and Chinese cuisines available; ask the guide for personal recommendations to enjoy your dinner. Overnight in Vientiane.

Included Activities

  • Leisure time / No scheduled activities

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Discover the essential landmarks of charismatic Vientiane, reachable mostly on foot. Start at Wat Sisaket, believed to be the city's oldest surviving temple, its cloister walls covered in over 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images. Visit Wat Phra Keo, built to house the famed Emerald Buddha, then Wat Si Muang, the most popular temple in town. Continue to Patuxai Victory Monument, Laos' version of the Arc de Triomphe, and Pha That Luang, constructed by King Setthathirat in the 16th century. Transfer out of the city to visit an orchid farm before the spectacular drive north to Vang Vieng, set along the Nam Song River and encircled by limestone karsts. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Included Activities

  • Wat Sisaket — Vientiane's oldest temple
  • Wat Phra Keo — former home of the Emerald Buddha
  • Wat Si Muang — the city's most popular temple
  • Patuxai Victory Monument
  • Pha That Luang — 16th century golden stupa
  • Orchid farm visit en route to Vang Vieng

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Today combines all the activities Vang Vieng is famous for: kayaking on the Nam Song River and exploring limestone caves. Visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave), named for a remarkable limestone formation on the riverbank. The nearby Tham Hoi Cave (Snail Cave) winds deep into the mountain — float through on inflatable tubes among long corridors and limestone formations. A pool of cool spring water at the mouth of Tham Nam (Water Cave) offers a great swimming opportunity. Following a picnic lunch, trek to a Hmong village through rice paddies and vegetable gardens, then return to Vang Vieng by kayaking down the Nam Song. A short stroll to the riverbank at sunset rewards with dramatic karst scenery.

Included Activities

  • Tham Xang — Elephant Cave
  • Tham Hoi — Snail Cave (inflatable tube float)
  • Tham Nam — Water Cave swim
  • Hmong village trek through rice paddies
  • Kayaking down the Nam Song River
  • Sunset on the riverbank

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before the journey back to Vientiane. En route, stop for lunch at Nam Ngum Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in Southeast Asia, with a boat trip to visit local fishing communities. Continue to Dongmarkhai Market, where insects are sold as local snacks among the stalls. Transfer to Vientiane's Wattay International Airport for your onward flight.

Included Activities

  • Nam Ngum Reservoir boat trip to fishing communities
  • Dongmarkhai Market visit

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Inclusions and activities

Flights

International & Domestic Flights Included

Meals

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B/L/D)

  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on excursions

Transport

  • Air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers

  • Private excursions throughout the journey

Accommodation

  • Comfortable hotels as indicated, all taxes included

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Standard check-in 2:00pm / check-out 12:00pm

Included activities

  • All program services and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Temple visits, river cruises, waterfalls, cultural villages as listed in the day-by-day

Optional activities

  • Camel/jeep-style add-on excursions where noted
  • Spa, cooking class & cultural shows on request

What's Excluded

  • Laos e-visa (free guidance provided)
  • International & domestic flights unless specified
  • Meals/entrance fees not specified in itinerary
  • Tipping & personal expenses
  • Peak season surcharges
  • Travel insurance
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