LAO-601 · Luang Prabang, Laos

Laos by Rail: Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang

Hot-air balloon over misty valleys in Laos

Duration	Group size	Book by
5 days / 4 nights	2–10 travelers	15 days ahead
From
$485 / per person

— Overview

Travel the Laos–China Railway north through the country: the capital Vientiane, the karst valley of Vang Vieng, and the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang, with the dawn alms-giving and the turquoise pools of Kuang Si.

— What's included

Highlights

Laos–China Railway between Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang Dawn alms-giving in Luang Prabang Kuang Si Falls Blue Lagoon and the karst valley of Vang Vieng

Included

4 nights accommodation with daily breakfast (1 Vientiane, 1 Vang Vieng, 2 Luang Prabang) Second-class train tickets for both rail legs Private vehicle and English-speaking guide at each stop Entrance fees as listed Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Not included

International flights and airport taxes Visa fees where applicable Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Tips for guide and driver (approx. USD 5 per person per day) Personal expenses

— Day-by-day itinerary

D01Arrival in Vientiane

Arrive at Wattay Airport or cross the Friendship Bridge from Nong Khai. Visit Pha That Luang, Patuxai and Wat Si Saket, then sunset on the Mekong riverside.

Meals: Dinner

D02Train to Vang Vieng

D03Train to Luang Prabang

D04Alms-giving & Kuang Si Falls

D05Departure

— Before you book

Travel valid from2026-10-01

Travel valid until2027-09-30

Applicable marketThai market and worldwide

Guide languagesEnglish-speaking local guide; Thai-speaking tour leader for groups of 10+

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Complimentary travelers (FOC)

Other conditions

Additional services, child discounts and complimentary places are subject to a quotation from KBS; they are not included in the amount shown.