Focused on families, this trip gives you the chance to explore the Laotian capital of Vientiane, then overland to a wonderful elephant sanctuary (Sayabuli) and the charming UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. On the way, learn about Laotian cuisine, learn about elephant conservation and visit a local NGO.
Day 1 - Vientiane
- Transfer from Vientiane airport to your hotel
- Buddha Park & Parad'Ice
- COPE Centre
Day 2 - Vientiane
- Vientiane half day tour
- Transfer from Vientiane to Tha Ngon
- Tha Ngon - Boat cruise lunch
- Orchid Farm
Day 3 - Vientiane
- Half day tuk tuk safari in Vientiane (Panjanivej Farm)
- Lao cuisine in the backstreets of Vientiane
Day 4 - Sayabuli
- Transfer from Vientiane to Sayabuli
- Highway 11 along the Mekong River to Sayabuli
Day 5 - Sayabuli
- Elephant Conservation Centre - Day 1
Day 6 - Sayabuli, Luang Prabang
- Elephant Conservation Centre - Day 2
- Transfer from Sayabuli to Luang Prabang
- Dinner at Mango Tree in Luang Prabang
Day 7 - Luang Prabang
- Luang Prabang by bicycle
- Phousi and Night Market
- 30 minutes meet a Director of TAEC and Garavek story telling
Day 8 - Luang Prabang
- Almsgiving in Luang Prabang, followed by morning market
- Pak Ou caves & Vat Xieng Thong
- Ock Pop Tok Dyeing Session
Day 9 - Luang Prabang
- Fruit carving
- Visit Kuang Si waterfalls and Asian Black Bear Centre
- Pétanque
- Baci ceremony
Day 10 - Luang Prabang
- Visit a local recycling NGO
- Transfer from hotel in Luang Prabang to Airport
Laos is a year-round destination where the main factor to consider is wet versus dry season. Temperatures are generally balmy all year with heat and humidity the norm. The slightly cooler dry season runs through November to January, and offers settled fine weather and the busiest period for tourism. The rest of the year sees more rainfall, which could in theory be disruptive to travel at times, but is considered the better season for river adventures as the waterways will be in full flow and the scenery at its most vigorous. Obviously some mountain areas will feel markedly cooler than the lowlands depending on your elevation.
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