Authentic Ethnics Tour from North to South of Laos – 11 Days - Laos Tours

Experience a Laos tour of a diversity of cultures and origins, an avant-garde and presents itself as a set of ethnic grouping before being summed up in a single Laotian identity. In order to visit ethnic groups of Laos, just travel between cities and villages from the north to the south, from the plains to the mountains. Another village of an ethnic group will give you another amazing experience.

Category: Laos Classic Tours

General Information

Duration: 11 Days/ 10 Nights
Date: Optional (Available all time)
Start/End: Luang Prabang/Pakse
Tour Routine: Luang Prabang – Xieng Khoang – Vientiane – Pakse
Tour Type: Discovery of Laos
Tour Customize: Absolutely (Feel free to tell us your requirement in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide (Available in English and also other languages if requested)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned motor coach
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B)
Day 3: Luang Prabang city tour - Oudomxay by train – Nam Kat Yolarpa (B)
Day 4: Oudomxay – Luang Nam Tha by train (B)
Day 5: Luang Nam Tha – Muong Sing – Overnight homestay (B,L,D)
Day 6: Muang Sing – Luang Nam Tha – train to Vientiane (B,L)
Day 7: Vientiane full day city tour (B)
Day 8: Vientiane - Flight to Pakse - Tadlo - Pakse (B)
Day 9: Pakse - Champassak - Cruise - Don Khone Island (B)
Day 10: Don Khone Island - Mekong Falls - Pakse (B)
Day 11: Pakse Departure (B)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival

Upon your arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and drive you to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B)

Breakfast at your hotel.
Start the day by the visit to Wat Long Khoun, the oldest temple among others. The rear part dates from the 18th century; the portico, a beautiful pediment, is more recent and dates from 1937. It is this place that kings made retreats of three days before being crowned. Then you set off on a traditional private boat on the Nam-Ou River to the Pak-Ou Caves where thousands of Buddhas have been deposited by believers for centuries.

Discover the village of Ban-Xanhai specializing in the manufacture of rice alcohol and the fishing village of Ban Pak where during this pleasant day, you will be immersed in spectacular landscapes and can admire the traditional scenes of life along the river. Return to Luang Prabang by boat and visit the village of Bane Phanom weavers. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang city tour - Oudomxay by train – Nam Kat Yolarpa (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. You will discover the beautiful of Royal Palace and Wat Xieng Thong temple, “monastery of the flamboyant city”, dating from the middle of the 16th century. Then you will continue the visit of Wat Visoun and Wat Aham with its beautiful wooden pediment, Wat May, built with side galleries and 5 floors of roofs, dating from the early 19th century, one of the finest jewels of the city.

Visit Wat Sene, built-in 1718, the first monastery in the city, its viharn (main building of a temple) was covered with yellow and red tiles in the modern Thai style. Besides you can observe the sunset from Wat Phra Bat, “the southern imprint”. We check out and transfer to train station to catch afternoon speed train to Oudomxay (1 hour). Upon arrival at train station, meet driver and transfer to Nam Kat Yorla Pa.
Overnight in Oudomxay.

Day 4: Oudomxay – Luang Nam Tha by train (B)

This morning, we will be driving resort car towards Namkat Waterfall about 5 km. When reaching the entrance, we will trek and walk over 13 flying bridges about 1 km. After that we will do 11 zip lining back to the entrance and driving back to the Tour’s Information Center.

Free at leisure to enjoy the Resort swimming pool and relax at your cottage overlooking the River. We check out hotel, our driver will pick you up and send to Oudomxay train station. We catch speed train to Luang Nam Tha (1 hour). Upon arrival, meet tour guide and transfer to overnight at Luang Nam Tha.

Day 5: Luang Nam Tha – Muong Sing – Overnight homestay (B,L,D)

Start from our office at 8:30 AM, visit ethnic minority groups are located on the bank of the main road Luang Namtha to Muang Sing such as: Lanten, Khmu, Hmong, Akha, Tai Dam and Tai Lue. Lunch will be provided at the Pha Yuang waterfall, after lunch short walk visit waterfall. Next continue to Muang Sing town the home of historical, cultures and traditional. The trip will arrival Akha Eco-lodge of Ban Nam Deat Mai around 4:00 PM. While waiting for dinner you might walk around and learn about their way of life and traditions, etc… After dinner you will receive massage which is traditionally given to guests.

Day 6: Muang Sing – Luang Nam Tha – train to Vientiane (B,L)

The best time to visit the Muang Sing morning market is about 7:00 AM, where also breakfast will be provided around 8:00 AM. Next you visit the Muang Sing museum (open from Monday to Friday, only), afterwards visit the villages making noodle soup by hand, visit Tai Dam (the village of weaving). Visit the stupa of Xieng Tung which is located on a mountain 900 m up from sea level. Lunch will be served on the road before continuing down to Luang Namtha. We transfer to train station to catch speed train to Vientiane in the evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 7: Vientiane full day city tour (B)

After breakfast, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Afternoon, transfer to visit Buddha Park. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 8: Vientiane – Pakse – Tadlo – Pakse (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then transfers to the airport for Vientiane – Pakse flight. After your arrival in Pakse, you go on an excursion to Tad Lo (by the road No. 13B), the territory of the Lao Teung peoples. You will visit Bane Lak Sip Chet (Blacksmith Village), Bane Lak Xao Et (Road No 20).

Bus tour to visit the Phasouam Falls in Muang Bachieng and a 30-minute trek to admire the natural forest. Then we continue to Bane Houey Houne (Katou ethnic village), Bane Khieng Tad Soung (Nge tribes) near Tadlo. Take a rest near the falls. Return to Pakse via Muang Tha Teng and Muang Pak Song. On the way, visit Bane Kok Phoung Tai (Kaleum village) and visit the ARCTICA plantation near Paksong. Overnight in Pakse.

Day 9: Pakse – Champassak – Don Khone Cruise (B)

After your breakfast at the hotel, take the road to Champassak. You will visit Wat Phou temples built between the 6th and the 11th centuries. Then you will be taken to the pier of Champassak. Visit Lao Loum minority villages living by the river. Arrival in Don Khone, check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Don Khone.

Day 10: Don Khone – Mekong Falls – Pakse (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then descent of the Mekong through the 4000 islands, from Siphandone to Done Det. When the water level drops during the dry season, the river reaches its maximum width (fourteen kilometers) and is dotted with thousands of islands.

Visit the Li Phi Falls or Somphamit, located on the border with Cambodia and visit the Khone Phapheng Falls where the Mekong rages to form thirteen kilometers away from the largest waterfall of the river. Overnight in Pakse.

Day 11: Pakse Departure (B)

Breakfast and free morning until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Thank you for making your Laos tour with Go Laos Tour!

SEVERAL POINTS TO NOTE:

The above tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise we will of course keep you well informed.
Availability: Please note that if a certain hotel is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category. We will advise you accordingly with the surcharge if any. As a result, we would highly appreciate it if you could advise us to block rooms soonest possible to guarantee the rooms and rates in period of high and peak season
All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace with a similar point of interest
Above itinerary is based on the current flight schedule. In case of flight changes, the itinerary will be changed accordingly.
No early check in or late check out is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.
Visas into Laos is required except for countries who have signed the visa exemption contracts. Please contact us for visa information details.

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Inclusive of above prices

– Private transportation in private air-conditioned
– Accommodation
– Meals: Breakfast 2 lunches, 1 dinner
– English speaking guides
– Speed train Luang Prabang – Oudomxay, Oudomxay – Luang Nam Tha, Luang Nam Tha – Vientiane (one way) – second class
– Package with homestay at Muong Sing
– Government tax and service charge
– Luggage handling
– 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
– 2 cold tower per day during the tour

Exclusive of above prices

– Admission fee to indicated sights
– Travel insurance (compulsory)
– Domestic airfare and airport tax in Laos
– International airfare and airport tax to & from Laos
– No early check in or late check out (except as indicated)
– Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
– Single room (quoted separately)
– Visa stamping fee to Laos, if any
– Optional excursions and entrance fees and permits during free time
– Additional transportation required due to any emergency situation
– Tipping/ Gratuities
– Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills, shopping…
– Excess luggage charges
– Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.