12 Days Laotian Culture with Thai Tropical Beaches

Destinations: Luang Prabang – Phuket | 12 Days Laotian Culture Thai Tropical Beaches


Highlights of this 12 Days Laotian Culture with Thai Tropical Beaches:

  • Adventure to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves.
  • Caring for the rescued elephants at a sanctuary in the tropical jungle.
  • Relax at the beautiful turquoise Kuang Si Waterfalls.
  • Zip-lining in rainforests by Flying Hanuman.
  • Relax on the tropical beach paradise of Phuket.
  • Private seaside dinner with candles and the Andaman Sea in view.
  • World-famous Kayaking inside marine limestone karst islands by Starlight.
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12 Days

Includes internal flights, twin shared accommodation, English speaking guides, private cars, sightseeing and meals listed.
Excludes visa and travel documents, travel insurance, international flights, local tipping, etc.

This itinerary is to give you a flavor of what is possible. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific needs and expectations. You may alter any aspect of the itinerary from excursions to accommodation.

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Xieng Thong Palace Temple
Scenery of the Kuang Si waterfalls
Zipline adventure through tropical forests

ITINERARY

Day 1: Luang Prabang | Arrive in Luang Prabang

International Flight: Excluded

Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, our guide will greet you at the airport welcome area and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

Luang Prabang City bird eye view

Feel free to explore the beautiful city of Luang Prabang on your own to discover night markets selling local tapestries and souvenirs.

Accommodation: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao


Day 2: Luang Prabang | Buddhist Ancient City and Temples

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning is at your leisure to relax.

In the afternoon, begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We’ll also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.

A visit to Luang Prabang would be incomplete without ascending the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Evening dinner at Hive Restaurant with “Ethnik Fashion Show” – modern fashion show with a twist – ethnic wedding garments from over 100 ethnic groups in Laos on the show by Hmong underprivileged university students(all donations go to support their families and education).

Accommodation: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao 


Day 3: Luang Prabang | Kuang Si Waterfalls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer in the morning to Ban Long Lao village – a Hmong and Khmu ethnic village who live simple lives off the land in a self-sustained community. After exploring the village and mingling with the locals, you’ll begin the hike to Kuang Si Falls. Along the way are lush green forests and clear streams. Visit a cave along the way that once acted as a bomb shelter. Arrive at Kuang Si Waterfall – one of the most turquoise waterfalls in the world. The afternoon can be spent swimming in the waterfall and visiting the Bear Rescue Center where several Sun Bears and Malayan Black Bears are being cared for after being rescued from bile farms and wildlife traffickers. Then you’ll return to Luang Prabang and evening is at your leisure.

Waterfalls of Kuang Si - 12 Days Laotian Culture Thai Tropical Beaches

Waterfalls of Kuang Si – 12 Days Laotian Culture Thai Tropical Beaches

Accommodation: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao


Day 4: Luang Prabang | Befriending the Gentle Giants of Asia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, transfer to Elephant Village – an elephant sanctuary with a focus on rehabilitation and care of rescued elephants. Here you’ll meet the camp manager and receive a short briefing about the elephants. Enjoy lunch at the outdoor garden restaurant. Then bathe your elephant – Go down to the nearby Nam Khan River to bath your elephant; perhaps the elephant will bathe you as well! Return to your hotel for leisure time.

Accommodation: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao


Day 5: Luang Prabang | Boat Trip on Mekong River to Pak Ou Cave

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make Laos rice wine and rice whiskey. You’ll be able to try some and see the process they use to make it. Then we’ll reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.

Lunch will be served nearby the caves. During lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to try a local dish called “Orlam” which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. On return, we disembark the boat to visit a traditional weaving village of Ban Phanom, which is famous for its hand weaving.

mysterious Pak Ou Cave

Accommodation: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao


Day 6: Luang Prabang – Phuket | Flight to Phuket

Internal Flight: Included
Meals: Breakfast
Morning is at your leisure to relax or explore the rest in town on your own.

Board an afternoon flight to Phuket with a short stopover in Bangkok. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your resort next to the beach to check-in.

Enjoy the beaches of Phuket. North of the resort is two stunning beaches facing the Andaman Sea, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach. Perched above Kata Noi beach – a quiet stretch of white sand meets blue waves with forested mountains.

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 7: Phuket | Relax on the Beach

Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy full day leisure on the beautiful beaches of Phuket. Or indulge your self with the resort’s spa, pool, and other facilities.

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 8: Phuket | Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Discover the spectacular limestone rock formations of Phi Phi Island. Visit Maya Bay, where the movie “The Beach” was filmed. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear water of the bay. Last stop at a lovely island with great white sandy beaches. A great spot to lay down and relax at the beach. Or go snorkeling in the beautiful reef around the island.

Phi Phi Island - 12 Days Laotian Culture Thai Tropical Beaches

Phi Phi Island – 12 Days Laotian Culture Thai Tropical Beaches

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 9: Phuket | Explore Rainforests by Zip-line

Meals: Breakfast
Flying Hanuman is an eco-adventure in Phuket’s Ultimate Jungle Experience. The tour offers a thrilling treetop activity that has minimal impact on the environment. They will be flying from tree to tree in a rare piece of Phuket wilderness. Speeds on the zip-lines reach 60 km per hour and heights exceed 40 meters. The site of Flying Hanuman is located near the well-known Katu Waterfall, surrounds by a wide variety of trees, and small animals occupy the 80,000 square meter plot and the natural rubber trees. Flying Hanuman is great for exploration and outdoor activities.

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 10: Phuket | Sea Caves by Starlight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
World-famous kayaking inside marine limestone karst islands with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, and Sea Eagles. Meet at the hotel around 11 AM to transfer to the pier. Then continue by boat with a light lunch served on board. Self-paddle with your own sea cave guide through tunnels and lagoons. When darkness falls, stars shine overhead in the circle of the black night, fireflies flash in the cliffside jungle and, most of all, the sea glows with phosphorescence. Enjoy a spiritual ceremony with your own made “Krathong”. Have a magnificent dinner onboard. Then return to land. A truly magical and out of this world experience (Listed among National Geographic’s “World’s Top 50 Adventures”).

Happy family of father mother and son kayaking and having fun at sunset sea bay

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 11: Phuket | Relax on the Beach | Private Seaside Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The morning and afternoon are at your leisure relax. Feel free to soak up the sandy beaches of Phuket. Or indulge your self with the resort’s facilities.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy a private seaside dinner with candles, a personal butler, and the sound of the sea. Dinner will feature a 4-course traditional Thai menu. Enjoy fine cuisine with a view of the Andaman Sea as you finished exploring Laos and Thailand.

Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale


Day 12: Phuket | Farewell!

Meals: Breakfast
Today our representative will transfer you to the airport before your homeward flight and will bid you a fond farewell. Thank you for traveling with us!

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Luang Prabang
Santi Resort

Phuket
Andaman Beach Suite

Luang Prabang
Kiridara Hotel

Phuket
Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel

Luang Prabang
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

Phuket
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

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