2009 Mountains & Monks:8 day Laos Family Package Tour

2009 Mountains & Monks - 8 days

Pagodas, pachyderms and some of Asia’s friendliest faces await in Laos.

Your Lao experience commences in the country's sleepy capital, Vientiane. Travel overland to Vang Vieng, a stunningly beautiful riverside town surrounded by majestic mountain vistas. Luang Prabang, the religious and cultural heart of the country, is where you will discover the most about Laos. The waterfalls, nearby villages and vibrant night markets will captivate your whole family . Spend the afternoon trekking on top of an elephant. Revel in a sunrise encounter with local monks. Experience a cruise on the Mekong River. All this and more make Laos the ideal destination for the family vacation of a lifetime.

Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Kamu Lodge

Departure dates for our Family Small Group Journeys are aimed to fit into worldwide school vacation periods. Booking conditions are generally the same as those for our other Small Group Journeys, but please be aware of the following important terms:

• The minimum age of participation is five-years old.
• A family is defined as a minimum of two people – one aged five- to 18-years and one over 18 (in other words no children-only or adult-only bookings). Our normal limit is three children per adult (and vice versa).
• Triple-share is possible and must be requested at the time of booking. Please be clear whether a double bed plus an extra bed is required or whether three separate beds are preferred.
• Where separate rooms for children are booked, interconnecting or adjacent rooms will be requested (subject to availability).
• Child prices only apply to children under the age of 12. Children aged 12- to 17-years must pay the adult price.
• We do not offer ‘Willing to Share’ or “Deluxe’ options on our Family Small Group Journeys.
• Maximum number of travelers on these journeys is 16.

We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes; if you would like to travel with us but do not fit these criteria, please contact us.

Trip grading: MODERATE Suitable for travelers with an average to above-average level of fitness and mobility.

What's included: 7 nights hotel accommodation (1 night basic), flight as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travelers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, three lunches and one dinner. 

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: Consider a family beach escape at the end of your journey. Phuket, Phi Phi and Krabi's highly-acclaimed and family-friendly beach resorts are just a short flight from Luang Prabang.

Ask our Manager: "Laos is such a family-friendly destination, and with all the diverse activities we have in store for you on this itinerary you are sure to fall in love with the 'Kingdom of a Million Elephants." A. Giblin - Laos Product Manager

Tip's for your Vacation: During your down time in peaceful Vang Vieng your family can float down the Nam Song River on inflated tubes – an incredibly fun way to experience the valley that you are all sure to enjoy.

Responsible Travel: Stay at the atmospheric Kamu Ecolodge on the banks of the Mekong, a solar-powered series of comfortable tent-rooms managed by local Kamu villagers.