Laos Great Outdoors: The Northern Route

Touch down in Luang Prabang and meet our representative who will fill you in for the busy but rewarding trip ahead.

They will help transfer you to your hotel

Explore the unbelievably picturesque Kuang Si Waterfall and its electric turquoise waters.

In the afternoon, discover more sights of the town such as the Royal Palace, historic temples and traditional villages.

Travel with your private guide from Luang Prabang into stunning northern Laos, winding through lush mountains, remote villages and river valleys, arriving in peaceful Muang La surrounded by jungle-clad hills and hot springs. This is a natural paradise way off the normal Southeast Asia tourist trail.

Visit the Pak Ou caves and stop in local villages along the way.

Spend the day unwinding at Muang La Lodge, soaking in natural hot springs, enjoying spa treatments, gentle village walks, and riverside relaxation, with authentic local encounters and serene mountain scenery.

Journey onward by road from Muang La to Nong Khiaw, passing through untouched countryside, traditional villages and dramatic limestone landscapes, before arriving beside the Nam Ou River and its striking karst peaks.

Nong Khiaw is a beautiful rustic little town, squeezed in between some of the most fantastic limestone mountains north of Vang Vieng.

Trek through the mountains and countryside to visit the villages of three different indigenous peoples. This part of Laos is so diverse.

Cruise along the Nam Ou River and take in the stunning scenery before a once in a lifetime experience local cultural experience.

Enjoy the scenery of green mountains and paddy fields while following the Nam Ou River then the Mekong River, before your transfer from Nong Khiaw back to Luang Prabang where you'll spend the night.

Luang Prabang is one of the prettiest towns in Southeast Asia and has a host of gorgeous local bars and eateries.

Board the sleek Laos-China Railway in Luang Prabang, gliding through mountains, tunnels and jungle valleys. In under an hour, arrive refreshed in Vang Vieng’s dramatic limestone karst landscape.

Explore the wonderfully pristine area around Vang Vieng on a full-day kayaking and hiking trip. Hike into dramatic caves like the stunning Tham Sang (Elephant Cave) and intricate Tham Hoi (Snail Cave).

Enjoy a traditional Laos meal tonight and see if you can handle 'Lao Lao' - reported to be the world's strongest alcoholic drink!

Continue south from Vang Vieng by high-speed train, passing rural villages and rice paddies. Arrive swiftly into Vientiane, where colonial architecture, temples and Mekong sunsets await.

Hop on a bike and embark on a magnificent tour to visit Vientiane’s most historic sites.

Cycle to some of the city’s most notable religious sites, including: Wat Sisaket and immerse yourself in Buddhist culture.

Enjoy some more free time before checking out and transferring to the Airport for your onward flight.