Laos

6-Day Historical Lao Discovery

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Tour type

Tour Level: High level

Tour Comfort: Luxury

Tour Period: 6 Days

tour highlights

  • Delight in the Buddhist temples and musuems of Laos’ capital Vientiane
  • Learn the history of Phonesavanh in Xieng Khouang Province
  • Visit the enigma that is the Plain of Jars UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the culture and architectural heritage of Luang Prabang UNESCO World Heritage city
  • Take part in a traditional Baci ceremony

tour details

Historical Laos combines the history of Laos’ capital Vientiane, with the mysterious Plain of Jars before bringing you to UNESCO World Heritage City Luang Prabang and the opportunity to take part in a traditional ‘Baci’ blessing ceremony.

Why choose this tour?

Perfect for lovers of history as you journey across centuries of history and culture beginning with ancient temples, passing through the mystery of the 2000-year old Jars and on to recent history and the aftermath of the Vietnam war and Laos' revolution. 

customise the tour

Add in one of the following options in Luang Prabang

  • Diethelm Exclusive: A bespoke champagne and canapes sunset moment by the Mekong River
  • Go Local: An evening of fun playing Pétanque with the locals and eating some of the local specialities
  • Experience the best of Laotian cuisine and upgrade dinner to fine dining at Paste @ The Apsara

includes

  • Accommodation in shared double/twin room with air conditioning (AC) and private bathroom
  • Meals as stated in the programme B= Breakfast, L= Lunch & D= Dinner
  • Transfers and tours with English-speaking guides in private air conditioned vehicles
  • All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
  • Mineral water available in the vehicles

excludes

  • Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
  • International airfare to / from Laos (quoted separately, if requested)
  • Optional tours
  • Surcharges for other language guides
  • Surcharges for Lao Pimai (New Year)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenditures, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities, etc.
  • Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
  • Drinks with meals
  • Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking or when available
  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

notes

Upon request, a licensed French, German, Spanish or other language-speaking guide can accompany participants for the whole duration of the trip at an additional cost.

Tour code: 6HTLEC

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