Cultural holidays

Luang Prabang & Vang Vieng

Temples, alms giving and Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang, then caves, kayaking and balloons in Vang Vieng.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inLuang Prabang
RouteLuang Prabang · Vang Vieng
Places2 destinations
CountryLaos
Ideal forCultural holidays, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-16Y4HR

Best time to visit: November to March

Request a quote See the day-by-day plan

Kuang Si Falls – Luang Prabang

Trip overview

Temples, alms giving and Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang, then caves, kayaking and balloons in Vang Vieng.

The route spends 3 nights in Luang Prabang and 2 nights in Vang Vieng, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Kuang Si FallsWat Xieng ThongMount PhousiBlue LagoonTham Chang CaveNam Song river

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Luang Prabang

Arrive via Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Night market: Crafts and textiles

Day 2Luang Prabang: Pak Ou Caves and Temple walk

Pak Ou Caves: Caves with thousands of Buddhas
Temple walk

Day 3Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Falls and Mount Phousi

Kuang Si Falls: Turquoise tiered waterfall
Mount Phousi: Sunset viewpoint

Day 4Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

Travel from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by private vehicle
Check in at your Vang Vieng hotel
Blue Lagoon: Swimming hole below a cave

Day 5Vang Vieng: Tham Chang Cave and Nam Song river

Tham Chang Cave: Cave with river
Nam Song river: Tubing and kayaking

Day 6Depart from Vang Vieng

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Vientiane (VTE) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Luang Prabang: Watch alms giving silently from across the street; don't photograph monks up close.
Vang Vieng: Book balloon flights for a clear morning soon after arrival in case of cancellations.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Adventure holidays
Best time: November to March; November to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-16Y4HR

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

Request a quote WhatsApp us Call +91 73059 71481

Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Luang Prabang: November to March. Vang Vieng: November to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

Similar itineraries

7D / 6NChiang Mai · Luang Prabang

Multi-country toursCultural holidays

Laos & Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai's temples and markets, then a short flight to tranquil Luang Prabang.

View itinerary →

9D / 8NHanoi · Luang Prabang · Siem Reap (Angkor) · Ho Chi Minh City

Multi-country tours

Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

Three countries along the Mekong in nine days: Hanoi's Old Quarter, the saffron-robed calm of Luang Prabang, the temples of Angkor and Saigon's energy.