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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.

Boats on the Mekong at sunset in Luang Prabang, Laos
Boats on the Mekong at sunset in Luang Prabang, Laos. Photo: Basile Morin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Our Laos tours

Laos tours on sale (checked 26 October 2026)
TourDaysRouteFrom (per person)
Luang Prabang at a Glance4Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si FallsUS$560
Luang Prabang Family Adventure6Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si, a hillside resortUS$840
Laos Nature & Culture7Luang Prabang, Kuang Si, Vang Vieng, Nam Ngum Lake, VientianeUS$980
9-Day Highlights of Laos9Vientiane, Nam Ngum, Plain of Jars, Luang PrabangUS$1,260
Southern Laos Adventure10Pakse, Tad Lo, Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou, 4,000 IslandsUS$1,400
Laos Retreat Tour11Luang Prabang, Mekong to Pak Ou, Bolaven, 4,000 Islands, Don DaengUS$1,974
Laos Retreat11Luang Prabang, Hillside resort, Sinouk Coffee Resort, La Folie LodgeUS$2,614
North-Eastern Laos Adventure15Nong Khiaw, Nam Et–Phou Louey trek, Vieng Xay, Plain of JarsUS$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:

New Laos tours (checked 26 October 2026)
TourLengthRouteFrom (per person)
Southern Laos: Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou and the 4,000 Islands5 daysPakse, Bolaven Plateau, Champasak, Wat Phou, Don Khong, Don Khone, Khone PhaphengUS$550
Luang Prabang Beauties5 daysLuang Prabang old town, Pak Ou Caves, Ban Chan, Kuang Si FallsUS$970
Luang Prabang and Vientiane by Express Train6 daysLuang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si, Vientiane, Buddha Park, Don Xing XuUS$730
Nam Ou Valley: Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi7 daysLuang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, 100 Waterfalls trail, Muang Ngoi, Pak Ou CavesUS$1,030
Northern Laos by Train7 daysLuang Prabang, Oudomxay, Ban Phavie, Luang NamthaUS$1,160
Luang Prabang and Southern Laos8 daysLuang Prabang, Kuang Si, Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou, 4,000 IslandsUS$1,100
Luang Prabang Family Vacation8 daysLuang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si, Ban Chan, Green Jungle Park, Hillside EcolodgeUS$1,190
Vientiane to Dien Bien Phu: Laos Overland to Vietnam8 daysVientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, Sop Hun border, Dien Bien PhuUS$1,350
Laos Highlights: Luang Prabang to the 4,000 Islands12 daysLuang Prabang, Green Jungle Park, Vang Vieng, Nam Ngum Lake, Vientiane, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 IslandsUS$1,770
Laos Family Tour12 daysVientiane, Nam Ngum Lake, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Namkhan EcolodgeUS$1,780
Laos Honeymoon13 daysVientiane, Nam Ngum Lake, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nam Khan RiverUS$1,830
Laos in Depth: Plain of Jars to the 4,000 Islands17 daysLuang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Plain of Jars, Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou, 4,000 IslandsUS$2,180
Classic Laos and Beyond18 daysLuang Prabang, Mekong to Pakbeng, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, the far southUS$2,890
Laos Family Adventure: Luang Prabang to Kong Lor and the 4,000 Islands19 daysLuang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Kong Lor cave, Savannakhet, 4,000 IslandsUS$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.

Combining countries? Our Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tours include three to four nights in Luang Prabang. Single-country pages: Vietnam tour operator · Cambodia tour operator · Thailand tours.

What we do on the ground in Laos

  • 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
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.

Stone jars at the Plain of Jars, Xieng Khouang, Laos
Stone jars at the Plain of Jars, Xieng Khouang, Laos. Photo: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

How we plan your trip

  1. Tell us your dates, interests and hotel level.
  2. Receive a draft itinerary and price within 24 hours on working days.
  3. Adjust it together; no payment is needed to plan.
  4. Confirm with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before departure.
  5. 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).

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.

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    Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi. Last updated 26 October 2026.