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Your travel trail in Laos will be determined by where you enter from and how many days you have. Here are a couple of itineraries we suggest for Laos. There are no must-sees in Laos just hotspots for relaxation and quiet days in hammocks. But if you must must ask, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang are our must-go destinations in Laos.
- Vientiane to Luang Prabang in 5-7 days: Fly into Vientiane from Bangkok, spend a day exploring the Phat Luang and Buddha Park. Head to Vang Vieng which is about 4 hours and tube down the Nam khok river or caving. From Vang Vieng, head to Luang Prabang which is another 6 hours away to soak in the colonial past of Laos.
- Luang Prabang to 4000 thousand island in 10-14 days: Most straightforward itineraries around Laos is to enter via Luang Prabang. Spend a couple of days lounging in its French style cafes and bakeries before heading to Vang Vieng for a couple of days. Then, you could head to Vientiane for a night or two. If you have another week at hand you could move to 4000 islands.
To return you would need to get back to Pakse for a flight to Vientiane. The bus would be long and arduous. It may just be better to proceed to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap to fly back to Bangkok.
