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$1,007.00per personCentral Laos by Train: Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang
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Spend five days travelling through central Laos, linking the capital with river towns, limestone scenery and some of the country’s best-known cultural sites. The route combines Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and the Pak Ou Caves, with express train travel between the main stops. The programme includes city sightseeing in Vientiane, time in Vang Vieng, and two nights in Luang Prabang. In Luang Prabang, the trip also covers Mount Phousi, the night market and the Pak Ou Caves by boat. An early morning alms-giving visit is part of the itinerary, giving a direct look at a long-standing local tradition. This is a small-group trip with guided touring, breakfast each day, selected lunches and one dinner, plus accommodation and transport as stated in the programme.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
Laos
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
5 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destinations
Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Pak Ou
Transport
Express train, boat and road transfers
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Family
- Custom
Itinerary
- 1
Vientiane
Arrival in Vientiane
Arrive in the capital, meet your local team and transfer to the hotel. After some time to settle in, visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, That Luang Stupa and Patuxay before dinner.D - 2
Vang Vieng
Vientiane to Vang Vieng by express train
Take the express train to Vang Vieng, then continue with visits to Tham Jang and Tham Phoukham. The day also includes countryside scenery and time by the natural pool near the caves.B, L - 3
Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang by express train
Travel by express train to Luang Prabang and settle into the hotel. Later, visit the former Royal Palace museum, climb Mount Phousi for city views and browse the night market.B, L
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation based on shared room options with daily breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guides in each destination
- Meals, transport and admissions as listed in the programme
- Air-conditioned transport and express train travel between cities
- Boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves
- Alms-giving participation in Luang Prabang
- Government tax and service charge
What's not included
- International flights
- Visa for Laos if required
- Travel insurance
- Beverages and meals not listed in the programme
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsWed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 13, 2026
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 14, 2026
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$1,007.00per personFri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.
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$1,007.00