Your Vietnam & Indochina DMC
Tour Overview
Explore the wild beauty and warmth of Laos with Asia Links Travel. This 4-day trip takes you from Luang Prabang to lesser-known lands. You will experience the simple life of ethnic minorities, explore the mysterious Pak Ou cave, and enjoy a luxurious resort space at Muang La Resort.
In particular, a cruise on the Nam Ou River will leave an unforgettable impression with its beautiful natural scenery and poetic villages. This Laos tour is a great opportunity to get lost in the natural world, explore unique cultures, and enjoy high-end resort services.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the Buddhist nation through the famous Pak Ou Sacred Caves and the river which Buddha statues were donated by devotees
- Stay in the luxury 5-star resort in Oudomxay
- Discover the area in your own way or enjoy the Spa service at the resort
- Discover many villages and beautiful landscapes with limestone formations rising majestically from the water in the Nam Ou river
Itinerary
To kick of the tour, Asia Links Travel will pick you up from Luang Prabang and transfer you to Oudomxay in about 3-4 hour driving.
After 30 minutes of driving, we will stop at Ban Pak Ou, a village on the Mekong River's bank, directly across from the well-known Pak Ou Sacred Caves.
We crossed the river to see the location where hundreds of Buddha statues were donated by devotees.
After that, we'll get back in the minivan and carry on our journey. You can make stops along the road to explore, take photos, wander around, and visit several ethnic villages (mainly Hmong minorities).
You are headed to the 5-star resort in Oudomxay (or the nearby city of Muang La) in the afternoon.These places are nestled in paradise, contrasting an unexpected luxury resort with the surrounding jungle and villages inhabited by ethnic minorities.
The wonderful sceneries and the services around culture, activities, and wellness are exceptional. It is known to be among the best in Laos that is promised to bring you the best stay!
Dinner and overnight at the Resort.
Enjoy your free day of this active travel tour!
There are many different activities if you want to discover the area. By foot, by car, or by bicycle, you have a 1/2 day option or all day, for all levels. You also can enjoy the SPA and massage at the resort.
Dinner and overnight at the Resort.
After your breakfast, we head out to Muang Khua by following the main road towards Phongsaly crossing rolling hills; the road leads eventually to Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam.
We continue to follow the Nam Pak River, where some of the local people ‘pan for gold”.
Approximately 3 hours after leaving Muang La Resort, arriving at Muang Khua to start a superb river cruise.
Undoubtedly, the trip from Muang Khua to NongKhiaw is among the most picturesque in the area! You will have the chance to descend the Nam Ou River and discover many villages and beautiful landscapes with limestone formations rising majestically from the water.
Lunch on board.
Then early afternoon, Asia Links Travel will escourt you to NongKhiaw to see the spectacular sunset!
Night at NongKhiaw.
After breakfast, your chauffeur and guide are ready for the last-day trip back to Luang Prabang. Belonging to your time schedule, we might go straight to the airport or take our time.
Then take a 3-hour drive to Luang Prabang.
Before leaving the village, we will have a look at the Patok cave, where the administration ruled the region when secret war was very active for more than 10 years.
It’s time to return to beautiful Luang Prabang so you can continue the next Laos tours.
After 30 minutes of driving, we will stop in Ban Na Ngan, a Tai Lu ethnic village specializing in cotton production naturally dyed with indigo.
When you arrive in Luang Prabang, a transfer will take you to your accommodation.
Ends of tour services!
What's included
Trip Notes
Time travel: Possible to travel all year around. March to June and September to October are best time in Sapa when the weather is warmer and days are mainly sunny.
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day, room supplement charge will be added for request of early/late check in/out.
Airfares (if any) may change without notice prior to e-ticket issuance.
Price for infants and children will be quoted as follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and special occasions, surcharges may be added to the price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Easter Holidays: 10 April – 12 April: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year: 24 January – 27 January: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa requirements:
For Vietnam: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Our consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank page for each visa stamp.
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