2 for 1 Best of Laos

HIGHLIGHTS

• Glimpse saffron-robed monks while uncovering ancient Buddhist temples
• Immerse yourself in the French influences of Loas
• Stroll through Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the confluence of two rivers
• Appreciate the beauty of the limestone karst topography in Vang Vieng with a day at leisure
• Marvel at hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist statues in Buddha Park, Vientiane
• Cruise slowly down the Nam Song River by longtail boat, taking in the surrounding limestone karst landscapes
• Hear stories around the Pak Ou Caves which overlook the Mekong River in Luang Prabang
• Travel through the countryside by high-speed train and enjoy picturesque views

FLIGHTS

• Return international flights (economy class), surcharges may apply

ACCOMMODATION

• 7 nights of hotel accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy daily breakfast while on tour

ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking local guides
• Sightseeing and monument entry fees

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
• High-speed air-conditioned train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, and Luang Prabang to Vientiane

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline (see checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Vientiane, Laos

Day 2 Vientiane Buddha Park & City Tour

Day 3 Vientiane - Vang Vieng

Day 4 Vang Vieng Free Day

Day 5 Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang by High-Speed Bullet Train

Day 6 Alms-Giving Ceremony, Mekong Cruise & Pak Ou Caves

Day 7 Luang Prabang - Vientiane

Day 8 Vientiane, Laos - Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 9 Arrive Australia (or New Zealand)

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 25th February 2026.

This travel offer is priced for 2 people based on a twin share.

Minimum group size 14, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.

Departure Dates 
2025
May: 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
October: 14*, 15*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 27*, 28*
November: 3*, 4*, 5*, 10^

2026
February: 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges
Please note: 
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $150 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $300 per person.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a full-price voucher must be purchased.

Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Cities         
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane*, Adelaide*, Perth or Auckland*

Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane & Adelaide: $200 per person
• Auckland: $800 per person

International Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class

Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $265 per person 

Please note: 
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

Arrive Early Options
Vientiane, Laos - $300 per person

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $500 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Stay Behind Options
Vientiane, Laos - $300 per person

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $500 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Stopover Packages 
• Singapore
• Bangkok, Thailand
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
2nd October - 8th October 2025 (Singapore only)
22nd December 2025 - 2nd January 2026

Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed

Missed Flights  
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

Accommodation Used
3-Star Properties in Laos (Self-Rated)
• Vientiane: Aaron Hotel or similar
• Vang Vieng: Confetti Garden Hotel or similar
• Luang Prabang: Vansana Luang Prabang Hotel or similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 4: Optional Tour 1: Kayaking & Cave Exploration Adventure - $87 per person
• Day 4: Optional Tour 2: Cycle to Blue Lagoon & Local Villages - $96 per person
• Day 4: Optional Tour 3: Caves & Local Villages Trekking - $96 per person

Please note:

• Prices are based per person and are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Optional gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Any associated mandatory city tax

Gratuities/tipping

Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is $5 per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

You can obtain tourist visas (for 30 days) either on arrival or through an e-visa, for a fee. Tourist visas are available on arrival at Vientiane and Luang Prabang International Airports. To process a visa-on-arrival, please ensure you have the following:

• A passport with at least 6 months validity
• 2 blank pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps
• A passport photograph (digital or hardcopy) sized 4x6 cm
• $40 USD for visa processing

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).