Laos Tour Operator: Private Laos Tours With Local Guides
Laos Tour Operator: Private Laos Tours With Local Guides
Private, tailor-made Laos tours with local guides and drivers: Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Plain of Jars and the 4,000 Islands. 4–15 days, from US$560 per person.
Metta Voyage plans private, tailor-made Laos tours from our base in Hanoi, Vietnam, where we are a licensed international tour operator (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT). In Laos your trip is run by English-speaking Lao guides and private drivers we work with, and coordinated by our team, with 4–5★ and heritage hotels where they exist and support 24/7.
Our Laos tours on sale run from 4 to 17 days, from US$550 per person for five days in southern Laos, US$560 for four days in Luang Prabang and US$730 for six days in Luang Prabang and Vientiane by express train (as listed on the tour pages, 2 travellers sharing). The final price is in your tailor-made quote. Laos combines easily with Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Nong Khiaw, Nam Et–Phou Louey trek, Vieng Xay, Plain of Jars
US$2,100
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person for the whole tour, based on 2 travellers sharing a room; international flights are not included. Hotel level, season, dates and group size change the price, and your final price is in your tailor-made quote.
New private Laos tours for 2026–2027
Fourteen new private itineraries, each with a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, 4★ or the best boutique hotels in each place, and train tickets on the Laos–China Railway booked for you:
Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Kong Lor cave, Savannakhet, 4,000 Islands
US$2,860
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person for the whole tour, based on 2 travellers sharing a room in 4★ hotels; international flights are not included. Hotel level, season, dates and group size change the price, and your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
Private Lao guides and drivers for every day of touring, and airport meetings.
Hotels with character: heritage hotels in Luang Prabang, river lodges and island stays in the south such as La Folie Lodge on Don Daeng.
Train, flights and boats arranged: Laos–China Railway tickets (which need your passport details), domestic flights to Pakse and Mekong boat trips.
Respectful experiences: watching the alms round quietly, village visits with local hosts, and time to rest in the heat.
Visa advice for your route: the Lao e-visa works at only nine entry points; we tell you which visa fits your itinerary.
La Folie Lodge restaurant and pool on Don Daeng island. Photo: La Folie Lodge
How many days, and when to go
Seven to ten days is right for a first trip: four nights in Luang Prabang, then south by train via Vang Vieng to Vientiane; add the Bolaven Plateau and the 4,000 Islands with 10 days or more. November to February is dry and pleasantly warm, March to May is hot, and May to October is the green season. More in how many days you need in Laos and our Laos e-visa guide.
Receive a draft itinerary and price within 24 hours on working days.
Adjust it together; no payment is needed to plan.
Confirm with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before departure.
Travel with your guide and our 24/7 hotline (+84 812 247 572, WhatsApp).
Metta Voyage was founded in Hanoi in late 2019. We have welcomed 10,100+ international guests on 2,000+ bookings and are rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor (Travellers’ Choice 2025).
Travel agents: Laos with Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand at net rates — see our Southeast Asia DMC terms.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Metta Voyage tours in Laos?
Our team in Hanoi plans and coordinates your trip, and English-speaking Lao guides and private drivers we work with run it day to day. You have one point of contact and a 24/7 hotline.
How much does a private Laos tour cost?
Our Laos tours start from US$560 per person for 4 days in Luang Prabang and US$980 for 7 days from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, as listed for 2 travellers sharing. The final price is in your tailor-made quote.
Is 7 days enough for Laos?
Yes for the north: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane. Allow 10 days or more to add southern Laos.
Can I combine Laos with Vietnam and Cambodia?
Yes. Direct flights link Hanoi and Saigon with Luang Prabang and Vientiane, and Laos with Siem Reap. Most of our Indochina tours spend three or four nights in Luang Prabang.
Do I need a visa for Laos?
Most nationalities do. The Lao e-visa is accepted at the main airports, three Thai bridges and the Boten crossings, but not at the Vietnam land borders.
Tell us your dates and we will send a draft Laos itinerary, usually within 24 hours.
Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi. Last updated 26 October 2026.
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