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Laos · Southeast Asia, Slowed Down

Name: Laos tour package — 5N/6D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: laos
Price: 99 INR
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Rating: 4.7 (158 reviews)

Golden stupas, karst valleys and the Mekong at Luang Prabang

4.7158 reviews
5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
Laos, Southeast Asia
easy pace
Great for couples, friends, solo

Destinations: Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang → Kuang Si Falls

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Overview

About this Laos trip

Laos is the calm, unhurried corner of Southeast Asia and a natural pick for Buddhist-heritage travellers. Start in Vientiane at the golden Pha That Luang, then ride the new Laos–China railway north to Vang Vieng, where karst peaks rise over the Nam Song river and hot-air balloons float at sunrise. The trip ends in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed town of gilded temples and French-colonial villas, where you watch the dawn alms procession, swim below the turquoise tiers of Kuang Si Falls and toast the sunset on the Mekong.

Slow-paced Laos: saffron-robed monks, turquoise waterfalls and lazy Mekong sunsets.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3-star and boutique heritage hotels
Transport: Laos–China railway; private air-conditioned car; longtail boat
Best time: November to March (cool and dry)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Laos?

Visa on arrival or e-visa for Indian passport holders
Luang Prabang's UNESCO old town and the dawn alms-giving ceremony
Kuang Si Falls, one of Asia's most beautiful waterfalls
Fast, comfortable Laos–China railway between all three stops
Karst-valley adventures in Vang Vieng: kayaking, caves and balloons
Peaceful Buddhist culture, great value and few crowds

Trip highlights

Pha That Luang & Patuxai
Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon
Nam Song kayaking
Phousi Hill sunset
Tak Bat alms giving
Kuang Si Falls

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Laos

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Vientiane Wattay Airport (via Bangkok or Hanoi)
- Visit Pha That Luang, the golden national stupa
- Patuxai victory gate and Wat Si Saket
- Evening at the Mekong riverside night market
D2
- Morning Laos–China railway to Vang Vieng (about 1 hour)
- Blue Lagoon 1 and Tham Phu Kham cave
- Sunset kayaking on the Nam Song river
- Overnight in Vang Vieng
D3
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the karsts
- Nam Xay viewpoint hike or a relaxed countryside cycle
- Afternoon tubing or a longtail boat ride
- Overnight in Vang Vieng
D4
- Train to Luang Prabang (about 1 hour)
- Check in to a heritage guesthouse in the old town
- Climb Phousi Hill for sunset over the Mekong
- Browse the Hmong night market on Sisavangvong Road
D5
- Dawn Tak Bat alms-giving procession (observe respectfully)
- Wat Xieng Thong and the Royal Palace Museum
- Afternoon swim at Kuang Si Falls and the bear rescue centre
- Evening at leisure in the old town
D6
- Morning slow-boat ride on the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves
- Farewell Lao lunch by the river
- Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your flight home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Vientiane / Luang Prabang–Hyderabad via Bangkok
5 nights in 3-star and boutique hotels: Vientiane 1N, Vang Vieng 2N, Luang Prabang 2N
Daily breakfast
Laos–China railway tickets Vientiane–Vang Vieng–Luang Prabang
Private airport and station transfers
Vientiane city tour with guide
Blue Lagoon, cave and kayaking excursion in Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang temple tour and Kuang Si Falls entry
Mekong boat trip to Pak Ou Caves
Travel insurance

Not included

Laos visa fee (about USD 40, on arrival or e-visa)
Hot-air balloon flight
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Tips for guides and drivers
Personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star and boutique heritage hotels

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Laos–China railway; private air-conditioned car; longtail boat

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Vientiane · Train to Vang Vieng · Vang Vieng Valley · Luang Prabang · Alms & Kuang Si · Mekong & Departure

Route

Route map

5 stops from start to finish

VientianeStart
2Vang ViengStop 2
3Luang PrabangStop 3
4Kuang Si FallsStop 4
Pak Ou CavesFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

November to March (cool and dry)

Things to carry

Clothes covering shoulders and knees for temples
Swimwear for Kuang Si and the Blue Lagoon
Sandals or water shoes
Light jacket for cool December–January mornings
Mosquito repellent
US dollars or Thai baht in cash; Lao kip is not available in India

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Laos?

Yes, but it is simple: Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Vientiane and Luang Prabang airports, or apply for the official Lao e-visa before travel. The fee is roughly USD 40–50. Carry two passport photos for visa on arrival.

How do I fly to Laos from India?

There are no direct flights. The usual route is via Bangkok on Thai Airways or Lao Airlines, or via Hanoi or Kuala Lumpur, taking about 7–9 hours including the connection.

Can I take part in the alms giving?

Yes, if done respectfully: buy sticky rice from a reputable vendor the night before, dress modestly, stay silent and do not use flash or block the monks' path. Many travellers prefer to simply observe.

Is Laos good for senior travellers?

Very. Distances are short, the new train is smooth and comfortable, and Luang Prabang is flat and walkable. Phousi Hill has 300-plus steps but is optional.

Is vegetarian food available?

Yes. Lao cuisine uses lots of vegetables and sticky rice, and Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang all have Indian restaurants.

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