Tour type
Tour Level: High level
Tour Comfort: Luxury
Tour Period: 6 Days
tour highlights
- Delight in the Buddhist temples and French Colonial influence of Laos’ capital Vientiane
- Explore the culture and architectural heritage of Luang Prabang World Heritage City
- Take part in a traditional ‘Baci’ ceremonial blessing
- Enjoy the majesty and natural beauty of the Kuang Si Waterfalls and Butterfly Park
- Journey on the Mekong for a two day cruise on a traditional boat to the Thai border
tour details
Journey Beyond the Mekong River takes you to explore the temples in both Vientiane and Luang Prabang. In Luang Prabang you will take part in a traditional Baci ceremony. After the culture and architecture of the city head out to explore the natural beauty of Kuang Si waterfall and then take in the stunning views on a trip on the Mekong River to Houay Xai at the border with Thailand.
Why choose this tour?
A perfect combination of the culture and heritage of Laos' cities and the natural wonders and scenic landscapes of a cruise on the Mekong River. A trip that will leave you enchanted by the timeless beauty of Laos.
customise the tour
Add in one of the following options in Luang Prabang:
- Diethelm Exclusive: Enjoy a sunset champagne and canapes picnic by the river
- Go Local: Spend the early evening playing Pétanque with the locals
- Indulge in a luxury, private sunset cruise
- Treat yourself to the full flavor experience of Lao cuisine and upgrade dinner to 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.
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