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Laos · 7-11 days

Laos: Luang Prabang-Vang Vieng-Vientiane

19.9°N · 102.1°E
At a glanceSlow, green, underrated. The new China-Laos fast train makes the north easy. Dry season Nov-Feb.
~11h flight estimate7 to 11 days£25 to £230+ per dayStraightforward
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The itinerary

  1. Luang Prabang3 nights
  2. Vang Vieng2 nights
  3. Vientiane2 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines natural landscapes, history and culture, switching off, and adventure across Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and hidden gem to mixed crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has balanced days, quiet evenings and a off-beat setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is November to February. March and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains and buses.

Jan28°CBest
Feb31°CBest
Mar34°CShoulder
Apr35°COther
May34°COther
Jun32°COther
Jul32°COther
Aug31°COther
Sep32°COther
Oct31°CShoulder
Nov29°CBest
Dec27°CBest

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range, and £230+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1030 to £1430 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Laos: Luang Prabang-Vang Vieng-Vientiane?

This itinerary works best over 7 to 11 days across 3 stops: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is November to February. March and October are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range, and £230+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1030 to £1430 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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