A journey to the heart of Southeast Asia

From Luang Prabang to the Mekong Waterfalls

09 January - 25 January 2027

A Journey to the Heart of Southeast Asia

Authentic, enchanting, magnificent, unique – these are just a few words that perfectly describe Laos, the hidden jewel of Southeast Asia. On this unforgettable journey, you'll discover fascinating temples and sacred caves, stroll through charming towns, traditional villages and colourful markets. Admire black water buffaloes, dramatic limestone karst landscapes surrounded by lush rice fields, and enjoy scenic cruises along the Mekong River and its tributaries. Spectacular waterfalls, remarkable archaeological sites, visits to coffee and tea plantations, and authentic encounters with local fishermen and artisans complete this diverse adventure.

You'll stay in carefully selected boutique hotels, ideally located in historic town centres or on the banks of the Mekong. Accompanied by an experienced local English-speaking guide, you'll experience a country that has remained largely untouched by mass tourism.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Departure for Southeast Asia

• Flight Luxembourg – Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)

Day 2: Bangkok

• Flight Istanbul – Bangkok
• Welcome and transfer to the hotel
• Traditional wooden dinner cruise
• Overnight at Amaranth Hotel*** (airport area)

Day 3: Welcome to Laos – Sunset Cruise

• Transfer to the airport
• Flight Bangkok – Luang Prabang
• Welcome and hotel transfer
• Free time
• Sunset cruise on the Mekong with a light dinner
• Overnight at Le Bel Air Boutique Resort****, Luang Prabang

Day 4: Luang Prabang

• Witness the Tak Bat alms-giving ceremony
• Guided city tour (temples and Royal Palace Museum)
• Walk through the historic centre
• Visit the Hmong Market
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• Overnight at Le Bel Air Boutique Resort****

Day 5: Buffalo Dairy & Kuang Si Waterfalls

• Visit a buffalo dairy with cheese tasting
• Walk to the Kuang Si Waterfalls
• Opportunity to swim in the natural pools
• Free time and pétanque with locals
• Overnight at Le Bel Air Boutique Resort****

Day 6: Floral Offerings & Pak Ou Caves

• Learn about traditional floral offerings
• Visit a local temple and receive a monk's blessing
• Explore the Pak Ou Buddha Caves
• Return to Luang Prabang by boat
• Overnight at Le Bel Air Boutique Resort****

Day 7: Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng

• Free time
• High-speed train to Vang Vieng
• Sunset boat trip on the Nam Song River
• Dinner
• Overnight at Amari Hotel****, Vang Vieng

Day 8: Karst Landscapes & Caves

• Visit a Hmong village
• Scenic walk (approx. 1.5 hours) through rice fields and limestone scenery
• Visit two caves
• Explore the Elephant Cave
• Optional hot-air balloon ride
• Dinner and overnight at Amari Hotel****

Day 9: Journey to Vientiane

• Visit a Hmong market
• Boat trip on Nam Ngum Lake
• Lunch featuring freshly grilled fish
• Opportunity to swim
• Overnight at Souphattra Vientiane****

Day 10: Vientiane

• City tour
• Visit the capital's main temples
• Panoramic view from Patuxai Monument
• Visit Buddha Park
• Overnight at Souphattra Vientiane****

Day 11: Pakse

• Flight to Pakse
• Visit Vat Luang Temple
• Traditional sandstone carving workshop
• Visit Wat Chomphet
• Discover traditional noodle making
• Dinner and overnight at La Folie Lodge****, Champasak

Day 12: Vat Phou

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex of Vat Phou
• Free time
• Dinner and overnight at La Folie Lodge****

Day 13: Bolaven Plateau

• Excursion to the Bolaven Plateau
• Walk to the waterfalls
• Visit a coffee plantation and a tea plantation
• Dinner and overnight at La Folie Lodge****

Day 14: The 4,000 Islands

• Boat excursion through Southern Laos' island region
• Discover life on the Mekong islands
• Overnight at Senghaloune Resort***, Done Khone

Day 15: The Mekong Waterfalls

• Boat trip to the spectacular Mekong waterfalls
• Drive to Champasak
• Overnight at The Riviera Champasak***

Day 16: Farewell to Laos

• Boat trip back to Pakse
• Transfer to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
• Flight to Bangkok
• Overnight at Amaranth Hotel*** (airport area)

Day 17: Return Home

• Transfer to the airport
• Flight Bangkok – Istanbul
• Connecting flight to Luxembourg