Laos small group vacation










A top-to-tail exploration of Laos and its myriad waterfalls, caves, mountains and river villages. The lush starting city of Vientiane couldn’t be more different to the finish: Thailand’s Bangkok.
Stupas and wats in Vientiane ancient Phonsavan Plain of Jars scenic drive to Luang Prabang tour Wat Xieng Thong Kuang Si Falls riverside Nong Khiaw longboat down Nam Ou River Luang Prabang sail to Pak Ou Caves Four Thousand Islands Tad Fane Waterfall
Price
US $3240ToUS $3370 excluding flights
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Prices based on 2 adults sharing.
Single supplement available.
Mimimum age 16.
Single supplement available.
Mimimum age 16.
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Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec, 20 Jan, 03 Feb, 17 Feb
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Put simply, Laos is beguiling: the mysterious neighbour of Thailand, a country that sees 10 times more foreign visitors annually, but has not one ounc...
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Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modelled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, traveling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. Those with a two-week vacation, a small group tour will save valuable planning time.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Laos small group vacation
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 02 Mar 2020 by Sherryl Eldridge
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting the small villages, hikes to waterfalls .
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Prepare for warm weather and make sure you have medication with you in case you react to the food.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes indeed, all the way through.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent variety throughout the trip. My only concern was the lack of information shared by the tour guide.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
Due to the continual aerial bombardment during the Vietnam War, Laos is the most-bombed country in the world. Many of the bombs dropped didn’t detonate, and unexploded ordinance (UXO) is a real danger to everyday life in parts of Laos. In Phonsovan we visit the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), a fantastic organisation that has helped to destroy some of the 80 million cluster bombs that still remain live in Laos’ fields ,rice paddies and villages. We also visit the COPE museum in Vientiane whose excellent work includes increasing public awareness around UXOs and helping to provide prosthetic limbs to the many landmine victims.The Mines Advisory Group works on a donation basis, which we encourage on the trip. 100% of the donations made at the Visitor Centre is spent on supporting MAG’s work in Laos. Similarly COPE works on a donation basis all of which help the important work that they are undertaking in Laos.
All of the hotels that we use are local properties such as the Nong Kiau riverside resort that has just 15 bungalows built to blend in with the natural environment. We only include breakfasts on the trip and you will be eating in the local communities that you visit, thus giving something back to the community and in support of the local environment.
As a company we support Cool Earth. Protecting rainforest is one of the most effective actions to tackle climate breakdown. Cool Earth work with indigenous communities empowering them to conserve their forest; keeping CO2 locked in.
People
In contrast to its neighbours, Laos is still relatively little-visited so the income we bring to this area really helps local development; particularly as we use locally owned services throughout the tour. One of the highlights of this trip is the chance to visit some of the tribal villages. We’ve factored in plenty of time so that we really get a chance to meet the local people, learn about their traditions and daily life and interact with them in a manner which is both insightful yet respectful. Your local tour leader will be a great facilitator in this regard. Buying crafts directly from them cuts out the middle man and enables them to supplement their income in an area where the economic opportunities are few.We are always very sensitive to the impacts of visiting rural communities. One of the reasons we prefer to use local tour leaders is they can give a real insight into the local culture; anything from learning about the education system, to making sure we don’t fall foul of any taboos. It is our policy to generate business and employment opportunities in the countries we travel to by employing local people. All our leaders in Laos are locals and we’ve trained them all too so they are comfortable in their work and you get great service.
In addition to the above, we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key and so all staff, Tour leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our UK Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage. As well as this, we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of UK travel industry bodies Tourism Concern and AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators.
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