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The best of Laos.
The 7 best half-day tours in Laos. What each one is really like on the ground, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Half-day Vientiane tour featuring Patuxai views, golden That Luang, Buddha Park sculptures, and That Dam. English guide and transport included.
“Namt (Mr. Anoudeth) was excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly guide. Thank you for a super interesting day and for our driver for taking such a good care of us!”
Zip line over Vang Vieng’s Nam Song forests, with an optional Tham Nam None cave tubing visit. Hotel pickup included. 2 hours.
“Would not recommend this tour if you are a solo traveller. I was under the impression that I would be put with a small group, however that was not the case. When I asked if I would be with other people during the activity’s, they said yes, which was not the case at all. The…”
Small-group Vientiane half-day tour with hotel pickup, Wat Sisaket, COPE, Patuxay, That Luang, and Mekong river views.
“Excellent tour. Guide very friendly and spoke exceptionally good English. Highly recommended to all visitors.”
Hand weaving in Luang Prabang: learn the Katu backstrap loom, make a strap or belt, and leave with a handmade piece and snack.
“I had a wonderful time learning how to weave with the backstrap loom. It was an insightful and meditative process. I will truly treasure the experience.”
Half-day Vientiane bike tour with hotel pickup, Mekong River ride, Wat Si Saket, Ho Phrakeo, Pha That Luang, and textiles for $90.
“This was an excellent tour! I was lucky because it was the low season, so I was the only one on the tour. My guide, Vient, was awesome. He had so much interesting information about all of the sites that we saw. The bike was really nice as well. I highly recommend this tour if…”
Private half-day Luang Prabang tour with a hotel pickup, UNESCO temples, Royal Palace Museum, and included entrance fees for $111.
“Our guide Son Xay was very good and knowledgeable. Had a good command over English and explained everything in detail. His itinerary was different to what we had. Bit he was accommodating and included everything that we wanted to see. Most importantly he kept us hydrated and offered to carry our water. Would recommend him…”
Customize a 4-hour Vientiane tour with a local guide, private EV or AC minivan, and stops like Pha That Luang and Patuxai.
“Good, flexible tour. Very helpful guide, but a bit short on explanations.”
