Spend four days immersed in the rich culture of Laos as you pack an incredible amount of activities into this short break. Discover the shimmering city of Luang Prabang, commune with local monks and get within cuddling distance of the local wildlife.
To discover the culture of any country in a short space of time is a terribly difficult thing to do. Often one has to spend months discovering the rhythms of the people, exploring the variety of the cuisine and uncovering those hidden spaces. We have worked with local experts to try and provide this immersive experience in just four amazing days which can be a great addition (or centrepiece) to any South East Asian itinerary.
You will fly into Luang Prabang, the capital of Laos and with your local guides, your magical experience will begin. This city is immediately stunning, an almost unreal seeming voyage into another world filled with colour, immense architecture and intensely friendly locals. The city itself has been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its 33 golden wats.
Your first full day of adventure, however, will lead you away from the city. To understand the country more, you have to experience what happens in rural Laos. Your first stop is going to be a combination of discovering farming culture, with an up-close animal experience as you visit the local buffalo dairy, where you get to help treat these humble giants to a spa treatment.
You will also visit the truly breathtaking Kuangsi waterfalls, where you can cool off in the deep milky turquoise waters and gaze up at the tiers of sublime cascades above. And just to underline this day of nature, you will pop into a sun bear sanctuary, to see these adorable little bears being rescued from the wildlife trade.
Then it is the intense exploration of Luang Prabang, one of the world's greatest, but largely ignored cities. After an early rise to interact with the local monks, you will be treated to an insider tour of the city with your local guide, hitting all the must-see wats, but visiting a few locals-only spots too. You then finish up the day by embarking on a street-food stall-crawl that will baffle your taste buds and leave you filled with gastronomic joy.
We have sourced the very best accommodation in Luang Prabang to ensure you have a comfortable bed at the end of your day's adventure.
Your taste buds will come alive with the exceptional flavours of Laos cooking. Including a very special food tour on your final night in Luang Prabang
Explore some of the most exciting excursions in Laos, including:
Your local guide and driver will lead you through every element of Laos and its culture.
On your excursions, you will not have to pay to enter the temples, or various outstanding experiences we have set up for you.
Airport transfers are included, your driver and guide will be on hand to take you to every highlight we reveal to you. There are a couple of walking-tour sections in the city itself.