Laos Slow Route
The trip
Kuang Si's turquoise pools, monastery mornings in Luang Prabang, and the karsts of Vang Vieng.
The quiet trip. Luang Prabang sets the pace — temples, the morning market and the Mekong — then Vang Vieng adds river mornings and limestone scenery before you head home.
Trip highlights
- Kuang Si Falls and its turquoise pools
- Sunset over the Mekong from Phousi Hill
- Wat Xieng Thong and the old town
- Hot-air balloons over the karsts at Vang Vieng
Day by day
A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Luang Prabang
Transfer to the hotel, then an evening walk through the old town and night market.
- 2
Day 2
Temples and Kuang Si
Wat Xieng Thong in the morning, Kuang Si Falls in the afternoon, sunset from Phousi Hill.
- 3
Day 3
Mekong morning, on to Vang Vieng
A river trip to the Pak Ou caves, then the drive south through the mountains.
- 4
Day 4
Vang Vieng
Blue Lagoon, caves and the river, with an optional balloon flight at dawn.
- 5
Day 5
Departure
Transfer to Vientiane or Luang Prabang for your onward flight.
What's included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing transport
- Entry tickets for listed sightseeing
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- International flights
- Laos visa and travel insurance
- Balloon flights and optional activities
- Meals not listed
Experiences included
- Kuang Si Falls
- Pak Ou caves river trip
- Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays in Luang Prabang and a riverside hotel in Vang Vieng.
Good to know
- Placeholder pricing — confirm with Compass & Atlas before publishing.
- Roads between towns are scenic but slow; allow half a day.
Along the way
Ready when you are
Questions about this trip?
Dates, hotels, flight timings, what it costs from your city — ask us anything before you commit to a thing.
Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 7:00pm IST