Laos Family Tour Package
TLA10: 8 Days Private Tour of Luang Prabang - Muang Xay - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, or open to your own choice
Highlights:
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, or open to your own choice
Highlights:
- Attend the Alms Giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos' Buddhist center.
- Get close to the endangered Asian elephants in the Elephant Sanctuary.
- Visit the hilltop Ban Phavie village to find out how they live.
- Take a boat along the Mekong River and taste local rice whisky en route.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Arrive in Luang Prabang, Airport Pick-up
Airport pick-up & airport-hotel transfer.
Welcome to Laos! Upon your landing at Luang Prabang airport, you will meet your local private guide and driver at the arrival hall and then be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be at your disposal.
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang


- Palace Deluxe Room or similar
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang
Day 2 Luang Prabang Sightseeing with Kuang Si Waterfall
Observe the alms giving ceremony, Hmong and Khamu villages, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Wat Visounalat, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, National Museum, Phousi Hill. (B)
In Luang Prabang, Laos' Buddhist center, the donation activity is not to be missed. At dawn when the temple bell rings, the monks in golden frock would line up and receive the offerings from the faithful local residents. In order to water and participate this ceremony, you need to get up very early this morning. After that, your guide will take you to stroll around a local market to experience locals' life. Then we will return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we will drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls. On the way there, we will have stops at the Hmong and Khamu villages to learn the traditional customs of Laos' ethnic minority. Kuang Si Waterfalls is turquoise with several terraces. Upon arrival, you can not only admire the spectacular waterfalls and graceful scenery, but enjoy yourself in the terraced water pools.
In the afternoon, we will return to downtown to visit the attractions including Wat Visounalat, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, as well as the National Museum. Finally, you will be escorted to climb up to the Phousi Hill to overlook the Mekong River and a stretch of mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang


- Palace Deluxe Room or similar
After breakfast, we will drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls. On the way there, we will have stops at the Hmong and Khamu villages to learn the traditional customs of Laos' ethnic minority. Kuang Si Waterfalls is turquoise with several terraces. Upon arrival, you can not only admire the spectacular waterfalls and graceful scenery, but enjoy yourself in the terraced water pools.
In the afternoon, we will return to downtown to visit the attractions including Wat Visounalat, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, as well as the National Museum. Finally, you will be escorted to climb up to the Phousi Hill to overlook the Mekong River and a stretch of mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang

Wat Xieng Thong
Day 3 Luang Prabang Mandalao Experience (Join-in Group Tour)
Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary, Tad Kuang Song Waterfall. (B+L)
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary where you will join in the experience of "Inside the Hearts of Elephants" and spend one day with the endangered Asian elephants. Here, you could take care of these animals, wander in the forest together with the elephants, and learn how to protect their habitats.
At noon, a traditional Laos' lunch will be served. After that, you will be escorted to walk to Tad Kuang Song Waterfall, where you can have a natural shower. At dusk, you will have a chance to lead the elephants to the place where they seek for food and then say goodbye to them. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Friendly Tips
Private tour is available for maximum of 4 guests. If you are interested, we could also arrange it for you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang


- Palace Deluxe Room or similar
At noon, a traditional Laos' lunch will be served. After that, you will be escorted to walk to Tad Kuang Song Waterfall, where you can have a natural shower. At dusk, you will have a chance to lead the elephants to the place where they seek for food and then say goodbye to them. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Friendly Tips
Private tour is available for maximum of 4 guests. If you are interested, we could also arrange it for you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang
Day 4 Luang Prabang Private Transfer to Namkat Yorlapa Resort
Drive to Muang Xay and visit Udom Xai en route. (B+L+D)
At around 8:30, we will set off to Udom Xai, the heart of Laos. On the way, you will enjoy the magnificent scenery, pass by several villages of the Hmong minority on the mountain top, and listen to the guide talking about the development history here.
Lunch will be arranged at a local popular restaurant. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Muang Xay. You will check into Namkat Yorlapa Resort, an eco-friendly resort by the Nam Kat River, revealing a wonderful scenery of the lush forest. The rest of the day will be free for you to take a rest at the hotel or get a massage.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort, Muang Xay - Superior River Cottage or similar
Lunch will be arranged at a local popular restaurant. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Muang Xay. You will check into Namkat Yorlapa Resort, an eco-friendly resort by the Nam Kat River, revealing a wonderful scenery of the lush forest. The rest of the day will be free for you to take a rest at the hotel or get a massage.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort, Muang Xay - Superior River Cottage or similar

Alms giving ceremony
Day 5 Oudomxay Full Day Activity
Pak Khai, Ban Phavie village & Houay Khai Waterfall. (B+L+D)
Today, you need to get up early in the morning. We will start the whole day adventure trip by 4×4 vehicle for a short drive to Pak Khai. The scenery along the way, including the tranquil Nam Pak River, and the terraced rice fields in the villages will feast your eyes. Upon arrival at Pak Khai, you will experience a trekking tour along the winding paths locals used daily from their home to the jungle. You will also have the chance to witness the local farmers working in the rice fields, fishing or hunting in the jungle.
After about 1.5 hours, you will reach the Ban Phavie village, a Khmu hilltop village. From here, your trekking tour will continue to the nearby Houay Khai Waterfall, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch. After relaxing in the cooling water and finishing your lunch, we will transfer you back to the Namkat Yorlapa Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort, Muang Xay - Superior River Cottage or similar
After about 1.5 hours, you will reach the Ban Phavie village, a Khmu hilltop village. From here, your trekking tour will continue to the nearby Houay Khai Waterfall, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch. After relaxing in the cooling water and finishing your lunch, we will transfer you back to the Namkat Yorlapa Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namkat Yorlapa Resort, Muang Xay - Superior River Cottage or similar
Day 6 Namkat Yorlapa Resort - Muang Khua - Nong Khiaw
Muang Khua Village with riverboat cruise. Drive to Nong Khiaw. (B+L)
After breakfast, we'll drive for 3 hours to Muang Khua Village. Upon arrival, change to a riverboat to start the 5-hour drifting tour. During the whole journey, you can appreciate the spectacular waterscape of North Laos. Upon arrival at Nong Khiaw, you will check into the resort under the help of your guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Mandala Ou Resort, Nong Khiaw - Riverside Bungalow or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Mandala Ou Resort, Nong Khiaw - Riverside Bungalow or similar
Day 7 Nong Khiaw Transfer to Luang Prabang via Pak Ou Caves
Village of Ban Na Nyang, A cruise to Pak Ou Caves, Continue the cruise to Luang Prabang with stopover at Ban Xanghai. (B+L)
After breakfast, we'll drive back to Luang Prabang. On the way, visit village of Ban Na Nyang, which has been engaged in the traditional textile industry for over 300 years. Almost every family has their own looms and can knit beautiful scarfs and tablecloth. Then take a boat to visit the Pak Ou Caves and a small temple nearby.
Lunch will be arranged in a restaurant by the riverside. After lunch, continue to take the boat along the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. On the way, you will have a stop at Ban Xanghai to taste Lao Lao, a kind of local rice whisky. After arriving at Luang Prabang, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang


- Palace Deluxe Room or similar
Lunch will be arranged in a restaurant by the riverside. After lunch, continue to take the boat along the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. On the way, you will have a stop at Ban Xanghai to taste Lao Lao, a kind of local rice whisky. After arriving at Luang Prabang, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace, Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves
Day 8 Luang Prabang Departure
Hotel-airport transfer & see you off. A nice journey home! (B)
Today will be the last day of your Laos family package. According to your flight time, your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Bon Voyage.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
Christmas & 2026 Specials: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2025
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
|---|---|
| USD2279 USD2005 | USD1739 USD1530 |
- Prices are per person on twin sharing.
- The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
- If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
Price Includes
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of English speaking guides as per itinerary
- Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
Price Excludes
- International flight into and out Laos
- Festival or holiday peak season surcharges
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Laos Visa fees
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