Highlights of Laos

(6 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Vientiane, Luang Prabang

This private tour of Laos is ideal for travelers wanting to experience the best of one of Southeast Asia's most traditional and atmospheric destinations. It features private touring of cultural and scenic highlights with your own guide and driver, the best hotels in Laos, and ample time to relax among the Buddhist temples and palm trees.

Begin in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. During private cultural touring, visit highlights such as Pha That Luang, a gilded Buddhist stupa that's the most important monument in the country, beautiful wats (Buddhist temples), and the French colonial-era Presidential Palace, as well as interesting markets filled with hand-woven Lao textiles and local specialties such as Lao coffee and purple sticky rice.

Next, fly to enchanting Luang Prabang, a traditional Lao town (and former royal capital) on the edge of the mighty Mekong River. During private touring with your own guide and driver, walk through streets lined with a unique blend of traditional Lao and French colonial architecture. Visit landmarks such as the National Museum and Wat Xieng Thong, an important Buddhist temple. Explore local markets, visit hill tribe villages, and browse for handwoven silk and cotton textiles and other items. One day, take a memorable private cruise on the Mekong River to visit riverside craft villages and the Pak Ou Caves, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. If desired, also rise early to give alms to local Buddhist monks during their dawn procession, and learn more about Buddhism’s central role in Lao culture. 

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can incorporate additional activities into this tour, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, cooking classes, jungle excursions, a visit to a private home, photography excursions, a private visit to an elephant sanctuary and more.

This tour combines well with other destinations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world