Local people in Laos

North Laos Highlights

TLA103: 12 Days Private Tour of Luang Prabang - Kamu Lodge - Pakbeng - Huayxay - Luang Nam Tha - Muang Sing - Luang Nam Tha - Phongsaly - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
Tour Type: Private Tour, any part of the itinerary can be customized
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star comfortable hotels & local guesthouse/lodge

Highlights:
  • Attend the traditional morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang.
  • Experience rice planting and many other activities at Kamu Lodge.
  • Visit minority villages, waterfalls, mountain pass and valleys in Muang Sing.
  • Admire the rural beauty and experience local lifestyle in Muang Ngoi.
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Day 1 Arrival in Luang Prabang
On your arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport exit on time and then transfer you to the well selected hotel and help you with the check-in procedure.

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Day 2 Luang Prabang
Your Laos private tour will start with the alms giving ceremony, where the devout believers line up along the street with their prepared food for the monks at dawn. Afterwards, return to the hotel to have breakfast. Then we will travel to the city’s most beautiful and magnificent Wat Xieng Thong to appreciate the mural painting of "The Tree of Life". The next stops will be the ancient Wat Visoun and the Royal Palace Museum, which was transformed from an imperial palace. 

In the afternoon, we will drive to Kuang Si Falls and enjoy the charming natural scenery. After that, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong
Day 3 Luang Prabang - Kamu Lodge
Today, we will take a boat to Pak Ou Caves to watch the thousands of Buddhist statues enshrined here. Then we will head to Kamu Lodge and enjoy lunch.

During 15:00 - 17:00, you may take part in various activities, such as visiting Kamu village, experiencing rice planting and harvesting, joining in archery competition, gold panning or traditional fishing. At the end of the day, have dinner at the lodge and stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kamu Lodge
Day 4 Have a cruise from Kamu Lodge to Pakbeng
A traditional boat tour will be arranged for you today and you will sail along the Mekong River to Pakbeng. On the way, we will also go sightseeing in some minority villages. Upon arrival, check into a comfortable local lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Luang Say Lodge
Day 5 Pakbeng - Huayxay
The whole morning will be left to you. You may explore the nearby villages or markets to learn about the local customs. In the afternoon, we will drive 5 hours to Huayxay and stay one night here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Huayxay Riverside
Day 6 Huayxay - Luang Nam Tha
In the morning, we will set out to Luang Nam Tha. In midway, an excursion will be arranged to Nam Ha National Park, which is the most important international wild animal corridor. Your guide will accompany you to go sightseeing in the park. After that, we will continue to drive to Luang Nam Tha and check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Boat Landing
Luang Namtha
Local life of Luang Namtha
Day 7 Muang Sing day tour
We are going to spend the whole day in Muang Sing. On the trip there, you will appreciate the splendid natural scenery and some minority villages like Hmong, Lanten, Khmu, Akha, Tai Lue, Yao and Tai Dam. Upon arrival, you will first be escorted to walk along the forest trails to Pha Yuang Waterfall and enjoy today’s lunch there. Then, go through the Kiew lom mountain pass and get to Muang Sing valley, where you can admire the rolling mountains and paddy fields. After climbing Xieng Tueng Stupa, an important Buddhist pagoda, you will be guided to visit the village of handmade. After finishing the visit, you will be driven back to Luang Nam Tha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Boat Landing
Day 8 Luang Nam Tha - Phongsaly
After breakfast, we will drive for around 7 hours to Phongsaly. After arriving in the afternoon, check into the hotel and take a rest.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A local guesthouse
Day 9 Phongsaly
You need to get up early today as your guide will accompany you to wander around the local morning market. Many ethnic minorities will come here to trade, so you could see various kinds of goods with local cultural characteristics. Then after breakfast, we will head to the Old Quarter. The brick roads and wooden architectures can be seen everywhere. Then visit Phongsaly Ethnology Museum to learn about the lifestyles and traditional cultures of different nationalities in Laos. Finally, climb to the peak of Phou Fa, also called Sky Mountain, to overlook the whole city.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A local guesthouse
Minority people in Phongsaly
Minority people in Phongsaly
Hillside village in Phongsaly
Hillside village
Day 10 Phongsaly - Nong Khiaw
Today, we will drive to the rural town Nong Kiaw situated by Ou River. After reaching there in 8.5 hours, check into the hotel under the help of your guide and the rest day will be free for you. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nong Kiaw Riverside
Day 11 Nong Khiaw - Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw
Today, we will take the traditional long boat to Muang Ngoi with stopovers at several minority villages along the way. First, we are going to tour Ban Sop Jam, which is famous for traditional Lao silk and cotton weaving. Then move forward to Muang Ngoi, where you could taste a cup of coffee and have a short break. Followed by is a trek tour, during which you will see the high cliffs, mountains and stretches of rice fields. In midway, your guide will also accompany you to visit the cave used as air raid shelter during the war. Afterwards, go back to Muang Ngoi and board the long boat back to Nong Kiaw. You can watch the charming sunset on the boat.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nong Kiaw Riverside
Day 12 Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang, Departure from Luang Prabang
After drrving back to Luang Prabang, you will be transferred to airport for the departure flight. Sincerely wish you have enjoyed yourself during this journey.

Meals: Breakfast
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
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May-SepUSD3059 USD2753USD2369 USD2132
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out of Laos
  • Peak season surcharge (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Laos New Year)
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laos Visa fee
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