Get Involved with Responsible Travel in Laos

Essential Information

Trip Profile

Working on the projects is far from compulsory on this trip but a willingness and attitude to muck in will be useful. Four days project work are included and a further optional day. Some long drives to be expected on days 6 and 9 of the tour.

Accommodation

Most of the accommodation on this trip is in good quality hotels (mostly 3-star) and all hotels have either fans or air conditioning. We will normally have twin rooms with private facilities.

During this trip we spend one night on the sleeper train from Vientiane to Bangkok and although the journey is quite comfortable (with bedding provided), facilities are of course more basic. We aim to guarantee all clients in the same cabins, yet some may have to share with non-Exodus clients.

Food

11 breakfasts included.

Reality Check

On this itinerary, the highlights of Laos and Cambodia are showcased whilst allowing you ample time to get involved with our new Responsible Tourism projects. This is your chance to give something back to remote communities based near Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Siem Reap.

Please note there is a donation of GBP60 per person to be paid online via the project page for Laos. This will go direct to our charity partner Baraka Community Partnerships and be used to purchase materials needed for the project work (please remember to add gift aid if relevant). Due to the nature of this laid back country it is difficult to say exactly what project work we will be involved in but it is likely that you will be required to engage in some sort of unskilled manual labour. A willingness to 'muck in' and be flexible is important.

Laos is a country laden with bureaucracy, corruption and an overly relaxed attitude so things may not always run according to plan! For the most part of the trip we will be staying in comfortable hotels with good facilties and two long drives are to be expected (1.5 days) so be prepared for winding roads, which are sometimes in bad condition.

One flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang and one overnight sleeper train from Vientiane to Bangkok are included.

Normal group size and age

Normally 6 to 18, plus Andy Mckee and appropriate local guides/drivers where needed. Minimum age 18.

Icons explained

The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

Designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors and want a relaxing trip packed with interest.

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