Laos small group trips

November to February, the cool dry season, with clear skies and pleasant days. December and January mornings in Luang Prabang can be misty and as cool as 10 to 15 C. From about March, smoke from field burning hazes the views, and May to October is the rainy season.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

Moderate, and easy on most days. Touring days mean 2 to 4 hours on foot on mostly flat streets, with steep steps at Mount Phousi, the upper Pak Ou cave and Tham Phu Kham, wet paths at Kuang Si and about 2 hours of gentle paddling. Every climb and the kayak have a sit-out option.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

A room of your own is from CAD 270 more for the whole trip, shown before you book with no surprise at checkout. If you would rather share a room, say so when you request to book and we will tell you whether another solo traveller on your date is looking to share.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests, so everyone fits in one boat to Pak Ou, can hear the guide in a temple courtyard and sits at one table at lunch. If you want even fewer people, the private style is just your party.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

Choose a style and a start date and send a request to book. No payment is taken at this stage. We check hotel and train availability and confirm your trip within 24 hours, then send the payment details. The small group starts from CAD 1,575 per person, sharing a room, taxes included.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

Most visitors, Canadians included, do. You can apply online for an e-visa before you fly or buy a visa on arrival at Luang Prabang airport, paying in US dollars. Your passport needs 6 months of validity. Rules and fees change, so we confirm them when you book.

Answer for Laos: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane

Only if you want a room of your own. A private room costs from CAD 765 more for the whole trip, and we publish that price up front. If you would rather share, ask us: we try to pair you with another solo traveller and tell you before the trip whether we could.

Answer for Southeast Asia: Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Hanoi and Angkor

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests. A See Sight Tours guide travels with you from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap, and local guides join where sites require them, including a Cambodian guide at Tuol Sleng and at Angkor.

Answer for Laos and Cambodia: Luang Prabang to Siem Reap

It depends on your passport. At the time of writing Canadians can enter Thailand visa-free for a tourist stay with the online Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and need visas for Laos (e-visa or on arrival), Vietnam (e-visa) and Cambodia (e-visa or on arrival). We send the current steps when you book; check official sources before you fly.

Answer for Southeast Asia: Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Hanoi and Angkor

Most visitors, Canadians included, need both. For Laos, apply for an e-visa or buy a visa on arrival at Luang Prabang airport. For Cambodia, we confirm when you book whether the e-visa is accepted at the Trapeang Kriel land border or whether you buy the visa there. Bring US dollars and a passport photo.

Answer for Laos and Cambodia: Luang Prabang to Siem Reap