Exciting Adventure Journey in Laos

10 Days

Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through Laos’ stunning landscapes and remote areas, filled with thrilling activities such as cycling, trekking, abseiling, ziplining, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Trip Highlights

  • Trek through lush forests and rice paddies to ethnic minority villages, with an overnight stay in a remote H’mong community.
  • Abseil down a waterfall and navigate a via ferrata.
  • Zipline through the jungle at the adventure hub of Vang Vieng.
  • Kayak along the Mekong River, concluding in the heart of Vientiane.

Itinerary Summary

Days 1-2: Luang Prabang | Cycling & Trekking Rural Villages

  • Arrive in UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, beautifully set between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.
  • Explore the charming town at leisure. Next morning, cycle across the Mekong to Ban Xieng Man village, tasting local sticky rice cooked in bamboo.
  • Continue biking to Ban Houay Tay, a Kamu ethnic village, before trekking through rice paddies and forests to overnight at Ban Phou Luang Tai, a traditional H’mong village.

Days 3-4: Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng | Forest Trek & Scenic Journey

  • Begin with a morning trek to Ban Houay Pong, a Kamu ethnic village, and enjoy an authentic home-cooked Lao lunch.
  • Continue to Muang Kham, then return by boat to Luang Prabang, admiring the sunset over scenic hills.
  • The next day, travel by local bus through breathtaking mountain landscapes to Vang Vieng, famed for limestone karsts and riverside adventures along the Song River.

Days 5-6: Vang Vieng | Rock Climbing & Via Ferrata Adventure

  • Embark on a thrilling rock-climbing experience on Vang Vieng’s renowned limestone cliffs, with routes suitable for all skill levels (5a–8a+).
  • The next day, trek through vibrant rice fields, ascend spectacular mountains using a via ferrata, and abseil down a 50m waterfall.
  • End your adventure camping under the stars or in a rustic bamboo hut.

Day 7: Vang Vieng | Ziplining Through the Canopy

  • Spend the morning ziplining through the jungle, soaring past towering treetops and cascading waterfalls.
  • Trek back to Vang Vieng, stopping for a traditional Lao-style picnic lunch along the way.

Day 8: Vang Vieng – Nam Ngum – Vientiane | Lake Cruise and Market Exploration

  • Enjoy a boat trip on Nam Ngum Reservoir, one of Southeast Asia's largest man-made lakes, and visit local fishing communities.
  • Explore Dong Mark Khai Market, famous for its local insect snacks, before arriving in Vientiane, a city that exudes charm and a laid-back ambiance.

Day 9: Vientiane | Cycling and Kayaking on the Mekong

  • Discover the tranquil countryside surrounding Vientiane with a leisurely bicycle ride along dirt trails through emerald rice paddies and rustic villages.
  • Transition from bikes to inflatable kayaks as you paddle along the Mekong River, ultimately arriving in the center of Vientiane.

Day 10: Departure | Farewell to Laos

  • Transfer to Wattay International Airport in Vientiane for your onward flight.

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