26 Oct 2026
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,640
Escorted tour
Laos Top to Toe with Flights: Luang Prabang to Pakse – 13 Days
North to south through Laos by train, plane and boat, with flights from the UK.
13 days
From £3,890 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 13-day tour runs the length of Laos with return flights from the UK, internal flights and trains, a tour director and a group of twelve to twenty-eight. You stay eleven nights in comfortable hotels with nearly all meals included, and the Laos visa service is covered for UK passport holders.
From Vientiane and its Buddha Park you ride the high-speed railway to Vang Vieng's limestone countryside and on to Luang Prabang, for the dawn alms-giving, the Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Falls, paper-making and a responsible elephant sanctuary.
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A flight south takes you to Champassak and the 4,000 Islands, where the Mekong spreads into channels and waterfalls around Don Khong. You cross the coffee-growing Bolaven Plateau to Pakse.
The trip ends with a night in Bangkok before the flight home. The physical rating is low.
Trip highlights
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Buddha Park, Vientiane (Day 3)
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The high-speed train to Vang Vieng (Day 4)
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The Takbat alms-giving (Day 7)
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An elephant sanctuary (Day 8)
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The 4,000 Islands (Day 10)
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The Bolaven Plateau (Day 11)
Your route
13 stops from Vientiane to Bangkok
- Vientiane Days 1–3
- Buddha Park Day 3
- Vang Vieng Days 4–5
- Luang Prabang Days 6–8
- Kuang Si Waterfall Day 6
- Pak Ou Caves Day 7
- Pakse Day 9
- Wat Phou Day 9
- Don Khong Days 9–10
- Khone Phapheng Waterfall Day 10
- Pakse Day 11
- Ubon Ratchathani Day 12
- Bangkok Days 12–13
Why choose this tour
Flights, trains and nearly all meals included. Laos visa service included for UK passports.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Laos
- Travellers who want everything arranged
- Culture seekers
- Couples
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand
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Day 1 · UK Overnight flight
Fly to Laos.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Vientiane Vientiane
Arrive in Vientiane.
- Hotel
- S2-Modern Boutique
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Buddha Park, Vientiane Vientiane
Discover Vientiane.
- Hotel
- S2-Modern Boutique
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
Train to Vang Vieng.
- Hotel
- Amari Vang Vieng
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng countryside.
- Hotel
- Amari Vang Vieng
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang and Kuang Si.
- Hotel
- Angthong Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Pak Ou Caves Luang Prabang
Alms and caves.
- Hotel
- Angthong Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Elephant Village Luang Prabang
Elephant sanctuary.
- Hotel
- Angthong Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Pakse, Champassak, Don Khong Don Khong
South to the islands.
- Hotel
- Pon Arena Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Si Phan Don Don Khong
Rivers and waterfalls.
- Hotel
- Pon Arena Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Bolaven Plateau, Pakse Pakse
The Bolaven Plateau.
- Hotel
- Pakse Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok Bangkok
To Bangkok.
- Hotel
- Golden Tulip Mandison Suites
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Bangkok Fly home
Fly home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Vientiane (2 nights) S2-Modern Boutique
- Vang Vieng (2 nights) Amari Vang Vieng
- Luang Prabang (3 nights) Angthong Hotel
- Don Khong (2 nights) Pon Arena Hotel
- Pakse (1 night) Pakse Hotel
- Bangkok (1 night) Golden Tulip Mandison Suites
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK and two internal flights
- Accommodation 11 nights in hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners
- High-speed rail, boats and transfers
- Guided touring and entrance fees
- Laos visa service for UK passport holders
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 2 lunches
- Drinks
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active adventure
- You want free time every day
- You prefer to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–13 · Lunch: Days 3–11 · Dinner: Days 2–12
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Departures & prices
From £3,890 per person, including flights. 2 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
15 Feb 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,490pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,260
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Laos?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa, available on arrival or as an e-visa before travel.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK, flights within Laos and to Bangkok, and the high-speed train.
Which meals are included?
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
Between twelve and twenty-eight, with a tour director.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary