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Trip Highlights

 

Your ''Taste of Volunteering'' Project

You get to help build a home for a needy family near Luang Prabang, making a huge difference in their lives by giving them legal title to property, with health benefits from having a roof over their heads.

Trip Summary

Starting from Vientiane, after a city tour and a visit to an incrediible silk-weaving cooperative, our exciting adventure moves north to Vang Vieng. A small beautiful town with countless activities; from kayaking and caves exploring, to floating down the river on inner tubes, Vang Vieng has it all.

On day five, we visit the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang and tour its peaceful wonders. Over the next three days, enjoy an insightful presentation by UNESCO on the history of this spellbinding town, and marvel at the stunning Kuang Sy waterfalls. The Pak Ou caves, mountain biking and hiking are all on offer for your free day.

Your next five days will no doubt be the most rewarding as you assist in buiding a home for a needy family near Luang Prabang.

The time will fly by and before you know it you will be bidding sad farewells to your new friends, before your trip ends, or you can join us on some incredible hikes amongst ethnic minority villages in areas such as Luang Nam Tha.

* Comfort Level: Accommodation is in up-market boutique 4-5* hotels in Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. You have an English speaking guide and private transfers throughout.

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Info
Tour Code:
LS001
Length:
15 Days
Activity Level:
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Comfort Level:
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Projects:
Building
Repairs and Renovations
Environmental
Police Check:
Required
Guest Numbers:
2 - 12

Price from
US$3,900

Approximately:
NZ$ 4,750
GB£ 2,500
AU$ 3,800
CA$ 3,900
EUR€ 2,850
Extra charge for solo travelers:
US$ 1,900



The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.
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With one person booking, please contact us for the price of your trip.
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Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.
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Suggested Itinerary

We would be delighted to tailor-make this to your requirements.

Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane (D)
Day 2: Vientiane Half Day City Tour; Lao culture orientation (B,L,D)
Day 3: Transfer to Vang Vieng
Day 4: Vang Vieng free day (B)
Day 5: Transfer to Luang Prabang (B,L,D)
Day 6: Alms giving; Luang Prabang Tour & UNESCO presentation (B,L,D)
Day 7: Kuang Si Waterfall – silk and mulberry village (B,L)
Day 8:  Free day - mountain biking, hiking and spa options (B)
Day 9: House Building (B,L,D)
Day 10:  House Building  (B,L,D)
Day 11:  House Building  (B,L,D)
Day 12:  House Building  (B,L,D)
Day 13:  House Building  (B,L,D)
Day 14: Trip ends; extension trips begin (B)

B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner

 


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