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Laos - Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Nong Khiaw - Asia | 8 Days

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8 days · 6-10 band Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Nong Khiaw ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly LuxuryAdventureTrekkingCitySight SeeingOffbeatFoodBeach
Itinerary budget
₹134,627 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹40,000 peak season · ₹30,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in LUANG PRABANG
  2. Day 2 Day trip to Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls
  3. Day 3 Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw
  4. Day 4 Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
  5. Day 5 Luang Prabang
  6. Day 6 Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
  7. Day 7 Van Vieng
  8. Day 8 Van Vieng - Vientiane

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

Laos is a fantastic destination for several reasons, offering a blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and a laid-back atmosphere. Here is an 8-day itinerary which can give you an authentic travel experience.

What you get

  • 8 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: between November to April

₹1,199

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Day 1

Arrive in LUANG PRABANG

  • Land in Luang Prabang
  • After check -in, can head for brunch/lunch at Two little birds cafe
  • Head for visit to Wat Xiengthong temple
  • Head to Wat Mai Monastry
  • Top of Mount Phousi
  • Luang Prabang Night Market

Day 3

Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

  • Breakfast at Hotel and check out
  • Nong Khiaw
  • Arrive in Nong Khiaw and check in your bags at Eco farmstay and hostel
  • Delilah's Café
  • Overnight camping at view point - Tents for Rent in Nong Khiaw

Day 4

Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang

  • Return to stay and freshen up
  • SaRa cafe
  • Optional activities: Kayaking on Nam ou river and visit the Nong Khiaw bridge
  • Head back to Luang Prabang, relax and spend night here
  • Khaiphaen

Day 5

Luang Prabang

  • Streets of Luang Prabang
  • At the hotel
  • Wat Wisunarat
  • Wat Aham
  • Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary by Free the Bears
  • Laos Buffalo Dairy
  • Head back to Luang Prabang, evening at leisure and shopping

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Leave for Vang Vieng by train
  • Reach Vang Vieng Railway Station and head to hotel
  • Oasis restaurant
  • Head to Blue lagoon 3 (1 & 2 are most famous, hence can get super crowded)
  • Head to Tham Poukham CaveTimings (7.00am to 5.30pm)
  • Head back to the city centre, and watch sunset by the Nam Song river

Day 7

Van Vieng

  • Reach the hotel, evening at leisure
  • Il Tavolo Vang Vieng

Day 8

Van Vieng - Vientiane

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Leave for Vientiane by train
  • Reach Vientiane Railway Station and head to hotel
  • PDR - Pizza da Roby
  • Wat Sisaket
  • Wat Si Muang Temple
  • COPE Visitor Centre

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 8-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Laos itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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