Laos Family Holidays & Tour Packages 2024/2025

Best Laos Family Tours & Vacations - Travelling in Laos with Kids

Luang Prabang > Vientiane
5 days 4 nights
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Vientiane
4 Days/ 3 Nights
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Luang Prabang - Kuang Si - Pak Ou
4 Days / 3 Nights
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Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Vang Vieng - Vientiane
9 Days / 8 Nights
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Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
6 Days / 5 Nights
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Vientiane
6 Days / 5 Nights
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Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Pakse - 4000 Islands
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Luang Prabang - Phonsavanh - Vientiane - Champasak
12 Days / 11 Nights
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Vientiane - Xieng Khouang - Luang Prabang - Nong Khiaw - Pakse - 4000 Islands
15 Days / 14 Nights
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Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane
6 Days / 5 Nights
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Chiengkhong > Pakbeng > Luang Prabang > Vientiane > Pakse > Champasak
10 Days/ 9 Nights
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Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave
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Highlights

  • Bathing with Elephants: The Elephant Village Sanctuary near Luang Prabang is an educational facility dedicated to the rehabilitation and protection of Asian elephants in Laos. This is one of the most comprehensive hands-on experiences in the country and a rare opportunity to get up close to these magnificent animals for your children.
  • Visit a hill tribe village: Although the hiking routes can be a challenge for children, the hill tribe villages of Laos are well worth a visit. A night at a homestay in Laos is something your whole family can enjoy.
  • Explore Vat Phou: These ruins are fantastic to explore for young children and culture vultures. Your children will love them, as they can climb them without being disturbed by other tourists.

Tips

  • Laos is a year-round destination, but November through April are the best months for warm days and cool nights.
  • November and January are particularly the ideal months to take a cruise when the water level of the Mekong River is high.
  • Be warned that the sun in Laos can be intense in the middle of the day, even in winter from December to February. Apply sunscreen and wear a hat, stay hydrated, and plan some downtime. Temperatures drop a lot at night in winter, so be sure to bring socks and a jacket.
  • Take advantage of low season rates (May to October), when hotels reduce their prices a half.
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Important Tips for Perfect Laos Family Holidays

Exploring Laos with kids can be an unforgettable, yet idyllic experience. Here, as in most countries in Southeast Asia, children are kings, and in Laos, a small country renowned for its tranquility, sheltered from tourist invasion or excessive urban development, everything is still on a human scale.

However, before your Laos family trip, there are still a few things to know and prepare for a successful family experience in this small Buddhist country.

Laos cooking class

Laos cooking class with kids

Problems may Occur

From a practical point of view, you should know that baby seats are almost non-existent in cars and there is no babysitting service in or near hotels. So don’t expect baby seats in cars, or in restaurants. Moreover, in large cities, it is easy to find diapers and formula milk in household stores, but in rural areas, it is almost impossible to find them. Therefore, pay attention to these items before visiting Laos with the kids.

From a hygiene viewpoint, remember to wash your hands often and carry a cleansing gel for the face.

When visiting the countryside or rural areas, always take care of your child and keep him/her away from dangerous animals. Don’t let him venture alone into areas that served as battlefields during the Vietnam War, because there are still bomb mines here.

If Laotians generally like children, reception is sometimes problematic, especially for toddlers. So can we travel with babies or young children? In Laos, we would otherwise advise against doing this, unless you do so with full awareness of the risks and you are able to account for them properly in any case.

Therefore, it is necessary to consider a calm program, with age-appropriate activities and sufficient rest for your family. Of course, it is not allowed to stay in the forest or spend the night in the village.

What should you pay special attention to?

For older children, no problem. However, our young people in general do not have the same passion for secular temples as we do. If your child is bored, involve him in outdoor activities. In Luang Prabang, the waterfalls of Tat Sae and Tat Kuang Si should impress them. Boat trips are also sure to delight them on your Laos family holidays.

Most children enjoy the distinctive garden of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures in Xieng Khuan, a suburb of Vientiane. With its swimming pools and bowling alleys, the capital also offers some more traditional activities.

Think about the adaptations of your children during the trip. They are even more sensitive than us to the heat, the sun, the changes in schedules, and the fatigue of long journeys. Don’t underestimate the ability to quickly evacuate a child to neighboring Thailand in the event of an emergency.

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Emma Lord

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for our incredible tour. The organization was top-notch, and everything ran seamlessly, with drivers and tour guides always punctual. Their pleasant demeanor and generally good command of English greatly enhanced our experience. The hotels we stayed in were excellent, offering delicious food at all times and situated mostly in convenient locations. Once again, I am grateful for such an enjoyable holiday. A special thanks to you for your invaluable advice and endless patience with my continuous stream of questions.

Many destinations to explore!

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Rufus Berglund

Love everything about this tour - from temples to parks to islands and beaches. Each destination has such unique beauty to explore, i probably took hundreds of pictures. Our tour guide is never hesitant to answer questions and support us all the time, it was overall a very lovely experience.

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Abbie Coles

It was a lot of fun to visit both countries! I wish i had more time to spend, but the itinerary IDC provided did ensure me the best experience in both Thai and Cambodia in such a short time. Food and accommodations were all amazing, especially at Phuket. Thank you Alex for the great help!

Food lover paradise!!

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Isabel Simmons

As a spicy lover i was so excited to try out Thai cuisine for the first time! Amazing flavors really, we were advised to spend time in local markets and sample various street foods, and it did not disappoint. One of my kids cant eat spicy food but she loves Thai desserts, i'd say there is something for everyone here. Love that IDC Travel included a Thai cooking class in the tour as well, being able to understand the ingredients and recipes behind the flavor we eat was a lot of fun to me. Of course the hotels and service are great too, much love to the IDC team for planning this trip for me!! :D

Still great, highly recommend!

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John R. Henry

March 17, 2022

The first trip after covid 19 pandemic, 2nd time I worked with Alex, he was always great with everything we needed in Vietnam. The staff at IDC Travel always go the extra mile to please their customers. I would not hesitate to book with them again and definitely recommend the company.

Well looked after

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Paul

May 1, 2022

We were well looked after by Alex from the start. He built the itinerary, organised hotels, transfers, trips and then during the trip his team was excellent.  

Very well organised tour!

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Iwan Hudyono

June 11, 2022

We contacted Alex a few months prior to our travel to organise a private tour to the Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Halong, etc). As we neared the date, we had to make some changes as pandemic has caused some changed on our travel plan. Alex is always very responsive and very flexible with our queries. Our trip was very well organised and everything went very smoothly. All the accomodation was booked according to our preferences. The driver and tour guide was very courteous and experienced. If I have to nit pick, I would probably say that the tour guide could do more with giving us more information about our activities. For example, when we did bike tour, it would be great if he warned us that we will be passing through the major road and sharing traffic with cars and trucks. Or how long the walking tour through the village going to be. Overall, we are very satisfied and I do think the tour is value for money, very well organised, and the staff are more than happy to cater for our needs.  

Beyond satisfied

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Michelle Hou

July 17, 2022

We spent 15 days in traveling around Vietnam and Alex and his team organized a very well planned and detailed itinerary for us. Alex was very professional, very responsive and the tour guides were knowledgeable. Well done, thank you and kudos to Alex and the IDC team!    

Personalized Tour – Organized, Responsive, and a Great experience!

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Avila Samantha

July 17, 2022

I found IDC travel online because of the good reviews, and after a day of inquiring, Sir Alex responded right away with a detailed itinerary tailored to our preference! He is very responsive and accommodating with our needs, especially during our travel. Our trip in vietnam was organised, smooth, and really enjoyable! Even the organization of the itinerary and payments went smoothly. Some few comments would be agreeing to the previous review, like having the tour guide give us advices/tips about maybe the weather, what to wear, what to expect during the tours or anything important to bring if necessary so we could prepare better in terms of outfit, what to bring, etc. The drivers are very nice, but it would be even better if they greeted/welcomed us once we arrive. One driver did not have proper signage so we were waiting for quite awhile. Nevertheless, Sir Alex listened to our concerns and came up with solutions right away. Overall, we are very satisfied and it was great value for our money too. We booked another tour with them for Thailand this August. We cannot wait to book with them again in the future.

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