Laos · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Luang Prabang’s temple, palace, alms-giving, Phousi Hill, and Kuang Si tour, with costs, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Luang Prabang is beautiful & my guide Som showed me the different parts of it: Khob chai!”
See Vientiane’s temples, Buddha Park, monuments, and COPE Centre with a private guide, flexible plans, hotel pickup, and cultural insight.
“Had a wonderful day with guide Sombath. He explained the history of each of the monuments we visited including temples and the fabulous Buddha park. Khon the driver was fantastic also. I really recommend this tour. You will learn so much and see some beautiful delights. Lunch was delicious and included in the tour.”
Explore Vientiane’s Buddha Park, temples, Pha That Luang, and Patuxay with a guide, transport, local stories, and practical sightseeing tips.
“Our tour guide Mr Nam was so great and very informative with all the cultural sites. He opened my mind about hinduism and budhism. He’s really great in sharing all the information, and it’s only now I learned a lot about the different kinds of buddah. I highly recommend him as he is very honest and give you information about the place.”
Make a custom scented candle in a Luang Prabang heritage home, use local pottery, learn Lao tea making, and enjoy a calm two-hour workshop.
“What a fun morning! I got to create my own scented candle. Host Lee is incredibly friendly.”
Make a 100g scented candle in a Luang Prabang heritage home, blend 20 aromas, learn Lao tea traditions, and support local artisans.
“Amazing hospitality and personalised experience. I enjoyed the time with my host, instructor and the manager of the place greatly. When you take part in this activity you are also supporting a woman-owned small business that is empowering other women, uplifting the community and caring for the land.”
Review of Luang Prabang’s full-day tour to Kuang Si Falls, Pak Ou Caves, and Whisky Village, with lunch, transport, and boat fees included.
“Quangsi waterfall, bear secure shelter, on the road all around the Luamg Prabang, and cave with boat cruise tour with tranquil , amazing view of Mekong river, rice whiskey, oh also the lunch with beautiful view place was perfect. Everything was perfect. So nice, especially our guide explain really nice kindly, so I got a really nice experience on my whole trip.”
Waterfalls, river caves, jungle treks and weaving looms, grouped by the kind of day they make.
