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Our Laos holidays and full itineraries offering independent Laos adventures which range between two to three weeks in length. These Laos holidays were created using combinations of our favourite short Laos tours.

Our Laos accommodation is selected personally by our travel specialists. We use well maintained, authentic, centrally located accommodation with local atmosphere and warmth. For more information have a look at our accommodation page.

Prefer to build your own Laos trip from scratch? No problem. You can piece together your own individual adventure using our bite-sized Laos tours.

At the bottom of this page, you'll find general information about our Laos holidays. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us and our friendly Laos travel specialists will be happy to help you. If you would like to book a Laos holiday, please fill out our online booking form.

Prices below are valid until 31st March 2012, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.

Laos holidays 1 Elephants and Treks in Northern Laos

Duration	17 days/ 16 nights
Price	£909 per person - based on 2 people
Transport	Car, bus, train, domestic flight
Departure	Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Highlights: Bangkok - Hill tribe trekking - Luang Prabang - Elephant riding and bathing - Vang Vieng

This is the shortest of our Laos holidays and features the most interesting, exciting and adventurous north Laos attractions. You'll kick off your holiday in Bangkok, where you can wander through the bright light of Khao San Road and visit the Golden Palace before heading to north to Chiang Mai, where you'll begin an adventurous trek through the wild landscape at Namtha on the Thai border. Next you'll travel to the Laotian city at the top of most travellers' must-see list for Laos: Luang Prabang. While in town, go on a bike ride through town and take care of elephants at the elephant refuge, an unforgettable experience. Next, you'll visit Vang Vieng, the place to be for outdoor enthusiasts, before heading south along the Mekong River to Vientiane. Finally, you'll complete the loop by travelling back to Bangkok, where your itinerary ends. Accommodation varies from cosy guest houses to basic home stays and charming bungalows. Your Laos holiday begins and ends in Bangkok, which means you can take advantage of affordable and efficient international flights.

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Laos holidays 2 Laos Highlights and Tropical Beaches

Duration	20 days/ 19 nights
Price	£1192 per person - based on 2 people
Transport	Train, bus, car, domestic flight
Departure	Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Highlights: Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Bolaven rainforest and waterfalls - Ko Chang island

This Laos holiday is perfect for travellers who want to see as much of the country as possible and want to end their trip on a relaxing sandy beach. Start off in booming Bangkok where you'll board the overnight train to the border. Via the capital city of Vientiane you’ll travel on to the green hills of northern Laos. Here you’ll visit Luang Prabang which is considered to be one of the most enjoyable cities in Laos by many travellers. Wander through the cheerful streets, visit the evening market in search of souvenirs and visit one of the many colourful temples. You’ll also make a short trekking and stay overnight with the local hill tribes.

After Vientiane, you'll head south. Southern Laos is known for its green rainforests, plunging waterfalls and the mighty Mekong River. Finally you'll cross the border at Pakse into Thailand where you can spend the last days of your trip relaxing on the white beaches of Ko Chang.

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Laos holidays 3 Indochina loop

Duration	29 days / 28 nights
Price	£1629 per person - based on 2 people
Transport	Plane, (mini)bus, boat, train
Departure	Departs Bangkok on Monday

Highlights: Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Elephant riding and bathing - Hanoi - Sapa trekking - Halong Bay junk boat - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta boat trip - Tuol Sleng Museum - Killing Fields - Angkor Wat

Travel across four countries in four weeks and discover a fascinating mix of cultural highlights, historic monuments and natural beauty and experience the richness in culture and tradition of the four Asian countries that together make up Indochina. Starting in Bangkok you’ll travel through the green rice paddies to Laos and across the highlands to the serene town of Luang Prabang where you’ll be woken to the sound of chiming temple bells. Then it’s into the jungle to train as a mahout and help wash the elephants. In Hanoi you’ll get your first taste of the energy of Vietnam before boarding a wooden junk and sailing through the magical world of Halong Bay. Next it’s the green fields of Sapa and the harrowing tunnels of Cu Chi in Ho Chi Minh City, before sailing to Cambodia through the Mekong Delta. Via the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh you’ll wander among the overgrown temples of Angkor Wat before ending up back in Bangkok almost a month later.

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Laos holidays 4 Impressive Indochina

Duration	21 days / 20 nights
Price	£1516 per person based on 2 people sharing
Transport	Minibus, boat, internal flight.
Departure	Mondays from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Hill tribe trek - Elephant riding and bathing - Bolaven rainforests and waterfalls - Dolphin spotting - Tuol Sleng Museum - Killing Fields - Angkor Wat

This Impressive Indochina trip is the longest of our Laos holidays and will take you to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in under three weeks. After a short stop in Bangkok you’ll set off on a journey through Laos, beginning in Vientiane, with its French colonial influences. Then, you’ll head to Luang Prabang, voted by many travellers as ‘most’ fun destination in South East Asia. Experience life among the elephants as a mahout and enjoy a trek through the rice paddies with spectacular views across the mountain valleys. Across the border in Cambodia, you'll travel down the mighty Mekong River to the historic capital Phnom Penh, where you'll spend a couple of days before continuing on by boat to Siem Reap, home to jaw-dropping Angkor Wat. The trip ends back in Bangkok, but if you fancy spoiling yourself with a couple of days on the white tropical beaches at the end of your Thailand, Laos and Cambodia itinerary, you can extend the trip with a short stay on the island of Ko Chang.

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Laos holidays - General information

What is included in our Laos holidays?
- Your accommodation including breakfast (except during the Namtha trail).
- Transportation as described in the day-to-day itinerary.
- Excursions and organised visits, some with a guide. See the itinerary outline.
- If necessary, 24-hour assistance from our local agent.

What is not included in our Laos holidays?
- International flights. These can be booked separately: see flights to Laos.
- Other meals such as lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
- Optional excursions
- Travel Insurance

Can we change our Laos holidays?
Naturally you can adjust our Laos holidays to reflect your own preferences. Perhaps you would like to extend a stay or request a transfer for another location. Let us know what your special requests are on the quote request form and we'll send you adjusted quote. There are many different combinations possible and we look forward to helping you find the right itinerary for you. Naturally you can always call or email us if you have any questions.

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