# Brother Tours > Lao-owned tour operator based in Vientiane. Private, hosted journeys across Laos — one day to four weeks — designed around the traveller rather than a fixed departure. Founded 2018 by Ken FJ Her, a licensed Lao National Tour Guide since 2010. Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor. Every journey is private: your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace. Enquiries are answered from Vientiane within 24 hours, and nothing is paid until the itinerary is approved. - Contact: enquiry@brothertours.com · +856 20 55989894 (WhatsApp) - Plan a trip: https://www.brothertours.com/build-my-trip/ - Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–19:00 ICT (UTC+7) ## Tours Private Laos journeys, one day to four weeks. - [1 Day Luang Prabang Local Discovery](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-luang-prabang-local-discovery/): A one-day Luang Prabang local discovery with heritage neighborhoods, temple culture, local markets, riverside scenery, and optional waterfall time. - [1 Day Pakse and Wat Phou Ancient Wonders](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-ancient-wonders-of-pakse-wat-phou/): A southern Laos day tour from Pakse to Wat Phou and nearby cultural landscapes. - [1 Day Tour Highlight of Vientiane](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-tour-highlight-of-vientiane/): A guided Vientiane day tour covering the capital landmarks, temples, local stories, riverside atmosphere, and practical city orientation. - [1 Day Vang Vieng Adventure Wonders](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-vangvieng-adventure-wonders/): A one-day Vang Vieng adventure combining limestone scenery, caves, blue lagoons, river activities, or viewpoints depending on season and pace. - [1 Day Vang Vieng Travel](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-vang-vieng-travel/): A one-day Vang Vieng sightseeing and soft adventure plan for caves, countryside, lagoons, river views, and scenic stops. - [1-Day Hiking Hmong village and Kuangsi Waterfall](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-hiking-hmong-village-and-kuangsi-waterfall/): A Luang Prabang day tour combining a guided hike, Hmong village context, and time at Kuang Si Waterfall. - [1-Day Mekong cruise, Pak Cave and Whisky village](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-mekong-cruise-pak-cave-and-whisky-village/): A Luang Prabang day tour by boat to Pak Ou Cave with Mekong scenery and a village stop connected to local craft and rice whisky traditions. - [1-Day Mekong Magic, Don Det & Don Khon Cycling Adventure](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/1-day-mekong-magic-don-det-don-khon-cycling-adventure/): A southern Laos cycling day around Don Det and Don Khon with Mekong scenery, island paths, village life, and waterfall options. - [1-Day Paksong Eco-Trail: Coffee, Waterfalls &Tribal Villages](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/paksong-eco-trail-coffee-waterfalls-tribal-villages/): A Bolaven Plateau eco route around Paksong with coffee landscapes, waterfalls, village visits, and cooler highland scenery. - [12 Day Exclusive Laos Tour in Southeast Asia](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/12-day-exclusive-laos-tour-southeast-asia/): A private Laos route for travelers who want a polished multi-region trip with guided culture, scenic transport, and customizable hotel standards. - [14 Day Laos Private Expedition](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/14-day-laos-private-expedition/): A two-week private Laos journey linking the country north to south with heritage cities, river landscapes, caves, waterfalls, and village encounters. - [3 Day Local Life Experience](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/3-day-local-life-experience/): A three-day local life program designed around village visits, food, craft, local transport, and slow cultural exchange. - [4 Day Adventure Vientiane, Muang Fueng and Vang Vieng Highlights](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/4-day-adventure-vientiane-muang-fueng-vang-vieng-highlights/): A central Laos adventure route linking Vientiane, quieter Muang Fueng landscapes, and Vang Vieng highlights.This private Laos tour is configured for inquiry-led booking, flexible date planning, and human confirmation before - [4 Day Vientiane Highlights and Konglor Cave Adventure](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/4-day-vientiane-highlights-and-konglor-cave-adventure/): A four-day central Laos trip pairing Vientiane culture with an adventurous overland extension to Konglor Cave. - [5 Day 4 Night Southern Laos Adventure](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/5-day-4-night-southern-laos-adventure/): A five-day southern Laos route covering Pakse, Bolaven Plateau waterfalls, coffee country, Wat Phou options, and Mekong island travel. - [6-Day Laos Wonder Escape, Konglor cave, Vientiane and Vangvieng](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/6-day-laos-wonder-escape-vientiane-vangvieng/): A six-day central Laos trip built around Vientiane culture, Vang Vieng limestone scenery, caves, lagoons, and relaxed countryside travel. - [7 Day Cultural Homestay Discovery Adventure](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/7-day-cultural-homestay-discovery-adventure/): A northern Laos journey focused on village hospitality, cultural exchange, scenic routes, and low-impact local travel. - [7 Day Laos Tribal Experience Adventure Hike Luang Namtha](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/7-day-laos-tribal-experience-adventure-hike-luang-namtha/): A Luang Namtha-based hiking and tribal culture itinerary for travelers seeking northern landscapes, village contact, and active days. - [7 Day Mekong Explorer with Culture](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/7-day-mekong-explorer-with-cultural/): A Mekong-focused cultural trip combining river time, Luang Prabang heritage, cave visits, villages, markets, and slower local travel. - [8 Day Lao Forest Tribe Trek and Cultural Highlights Tour](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/8-day-lao-forest-tribe-trek-and-cultural-highlights-tour/): An eight-day northern Laos program for forest trekking, ethnic community encounters, and cultural highlights before or after Luang Prabang. - [Cultural Learning Adventure 5D/4N](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/cultural-learning-adventure-5d-4n/): A five-day cultural learning program built around Luang Prabang, local people, food, language exposure, craft, and heritage context. - [Enchanting Laos 5 Day and 4 Night](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/enchanting-laos-5-day-and-4-night/): A five-day Laos introduction combining heritage, scenery, temples, waterfalls, caves, and smooth private logistics. - [Essence of Luang Prabang in 2 Days](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/essence-of-luang-prabang-in-2-days/): A focused two-day Luang Prabang program covering heritage streets, temple culture, local markets, Mekong atmosphere, and nearby nature highlights. - [Founder Hosted Laos Cultural Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/founder-hosted-laos-cultural-tours/): A custom cultural program hosted or personally shaped by Brother Tours leadership for travelers who want deeper context and direct local interpretation. - [Gibbon Experience Laos Adventure Tour](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/gibbon-experience-laos-adventure-tour/): An adventure extension built around northern Laos forest travel and access planning for travelers interested in canopy and conservation experiences. - [Half Day Lao Language Experience](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/half-day-lao-language-experience/): A short Lao language and cultural orientation session for travelers who want practical phrases, etiquette, and local context before deeper travel. - [Lao Expedition: 4 weeks of Adventure and Cultural Discovery](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/lao-expedition-4-week-of-adventure-and-cultural-discovery/): A four-week Laos expedition for slow travel, remote regions, cultural learning, trekking, river landscapes, and southern extensions. - [Lao Explorer: A Week of Adventure and Culture](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/lao-explorer-a-week-of-adventure-and-culture/): A one-week Laos route for first-time travelers who want culture, landscapes, soft adventure, and efficient private logistics. - [Lao Odyssey: Three Weeks of Learning and Exploration](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/lao-odyssey-three-weeks-of-learning-and-exploration/): A three-week learning-focused Laos journey for culture, language exposure, local life, nature, and reflective slow travel. - [Laos Family Adventure Tour](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/laos-family-adventure-tour/): A family-friendly Laos trip balancing culture, nature, light activities, private transport, and flexible pacing for children or mixed-age groups. - [Laos Highlight Weekend Escape](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/laos-highlight-weekend-escape/): A compact Laos route linking Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Vang Vieng for travelers who want temples, river scenery, caves, waterfalls, and a balanced first Laos experience. - [Laos Weekend Escape: Heritage and Adventure](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/laos-weekend-escape-heritage-adventure/): A short Laos program for travelers combining heritage atmosphere with a light adventure component and efficient private logistics. - [Phongsaly Adventure 7D/6N](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/untouched-adventure-in-phongsaly-a-7d-6n/): A remote Phongsaly journey for mountain landscapes, tea country, tribal culture, and less-visited northern Laos routes. - [Southern Laos Delights in 3 Days](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/southern-laos-delights-in-3-days/): A short southern Laos trip for Pakse, Bolaven Plateau waterfalls, coffee landscapes, local villages, and a practical taste of the south. - [Tribal Tour of Northern Laos 7D/6N](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/tribal-tour-of-northern-laos-7d-6n/): A seven-day northern Laos tribal culture route for community visits, mountain scenery, local markets, and remote road travel. - [Two Weeks of Adventure and Cultural Exchange](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/lao-two-weeks-of-adventure-and-cultural-exchange/): A two-week Laos program combining adventure, cultural exchange, local learning, and flexible private routing. - [Unveiling Lao Charms 6D/5N](https://www.brothertours.com/tour/unveiling-lao-charms-6d-5n/): A six-day Laos route combining major cultural highlights, scenic valleys, waterfalls, temples, and relaxed private touring. ## Destinations Regions of Laos, with practical planning detail. - [4,000 Islands](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/four-thousand-islands/): Si Phan Don, where the Mekong widens into thousands of islands — Don Det, Don Khon, Khone Phapheng falls and river dolphins. How to visit properly. - [Konglor Cave](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/konglor-cave/): A dramatic cave river journey and rural central Laos extension. - [Luang Namtha](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/luang-namtha/): Northern trekking, protected forest, and ethnic community experiences. - [Luang Prabang](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/luang-prabang/): A local guide to Luang Prabang — alms giving, Kuang Si, Pak Ou caves, when to visit and how many days to allow. Written by Lao guides who live here. - [Mekong River](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/mekong-river/): Boat journeys, river villages, Pak Ou Cave, and slow Laos travel. - [Nong Khiaw](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/nong-khiaw/): Nam Ou river scenery, viewpoints, boat journeys, and village-based travel. - [Pakse and Bolaven Plateau](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/pakse-bolaven-plateau/): Southern Laos — Bolaven coffee farms, Tad Fane and Tad Yuang waterfalls, Khmer ruins at Wat Phou. Cooler, greener and far quieter than the north. - [Phongsaly](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/phongsaly/): Remote northern mountain travel, tea landscapes, and tribal culture. - [Vang Vieng](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/vang-vieng/): What Vang Vieng is actually like now — limestone karst, blue lagoons, caves and the Nam Song. How long to stay and what to skip. - [Vientiane](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/vientiane/): Capital temples, riverside food, markets, and easy first-day Laos orientation. ## Guides Travel guides and field notes written in Laos. - [A perfect 10 days in Northern Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/a-perfect-10-days-in-northern-laos/): A tested ten-day northern route — Luang Prabang, the Nam Ou, Nong Khiaw — with pacing that leaves room to slow down. - [How to attend the alms ceremony with respect](https://www.brothertours.com/how-to-attend-the-alms-ceremony-with-respect/): A daily religious practice, not a display. Where to stand, what not to do, and when to skip it entirely. - [Lao visa in 2026: e-visa, on-arrival, and what changed](https://www.brothertours.com/lao-visa-in-2026-e-visa-on-arrival-and-what-changed/): The current Laos entry rules — e-visa, visa on arrival, who needs what, and the changes that caught travellers out. - [Money in Laos: kip, dollars, baht and what works](https://www.brothertours.com/money-in-laos-kip-dollars-baht-and-what-works/): Which currency to carry, where cards work, ATM reality outside the cities, and how much cash to bring. - [Riding the Laos-China Railway: the Vientiane to Boten guide](https://www.brothertours.com/riding-the-laos-china-railway-the-vientiane-to-boten-guide/): What the journey is actually like, station logistics, timings, and how to book as a foreign visitor. - [Why Nong Khiaw is the new Luang Prabang](https://www.brothertours.com/why-nong-khiaw-is-the-new-luang-prabang/): Limestone, river and quiet. What Nong Khiaw offers travellers who found Luang Prabang busier than expected. ## Pages Company, services and planning pages. - [About](https://www.brothertours.com/about/): Founded in Vientiane in 2018 by Ken FJ Her, licensed Lao guide since 2010. Private journeys hosted by the people who grew up here. - [Accommodation](https://www.brothertours.com/services/accommodation/): Rooms selected and booked directly by our Vientiane team, matched to your standard and the pace of your route. - [Adventure Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/adventure-tours/): Private Laos adventure trips — Konglor Cave, Bolaven waterfalls, Phongsaly trekking, Vang Vieng lagoons. One day to four weeks, all Lao-led. - [Booking & Cancellation Policy](https://www.brothertours.com/booking-cancellation-policy/): Deposits, balance payments, changes and cancellation terms for private Laos journeys. - [Build My Trip](https://www.brothertours.com/build-my-trip/): Tell us your dates, pace and who is travelling. We draft a private Laos itinerary within a day. No payment until you approve it. - [Central Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/central-laos/): The capital, limestone karst country and a seven-kilometre river cave. Central Laos is the easiest region to reach and travel. - [Contact](https://www.brothertours.com/contact/): Talk to our team in Vientiane. Email, WhatsApp or schedule a call. We reply within 24 hours, Mon–Sat 8:00–19:00 ICT. - [Cookie Policy](https://www.brothertours.com/cookie-policy/): How this site uses cookies, what we measure, and how to control it. - [Destinations](https://www.brothertours.com/destinations/): Ten regions across northern, central and southern Laos — what each is for, how long to allow, and the best time to visit. - [Disclaimer](https://www.brothertours.com/disclaimer/): Scope and limitations of the travel information published on this site. - [Exclusive B2B Travel Partner Program – Partner with Brother Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/b2b-partner/): Ground handling and private itineraries in Laos for agencies and DMCs. Local knowledge, direct supplier relationships. - [Family Group Learning Adventures with Brother Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/family-group-learning/): Multi-generation family journeys in Laos with flexible pacing, private transport and guides used to travelling with children. - [Founder-Hosted Signature Journeys | Exclusive Laos & Southeast Asia Cultural Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/founder-hosted-signature-journeys/): A small number of Laos journeys each year hosted personally by founder Ken FJ Her, licensed Lao guide since 2010. Private, limited, by request. - [Highlight Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/highlight-tours/): Short Laos trips from one to six days — Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Konglor Cave. Private guide and vehicle. From US$595. - [Home](https://www.brothertours.com/): Explore premium Laos tour packages designed around your pace, interests and the places you want to experience. - [Honeymoon Packages](https://www.brothertours.com/honeymoon-packages/): Private Laos honeymoons designed around the two of you — river mornings, heritage towns, quiet rooms. Planned in Vientiane, no packages, no groups. - [Ken FJ Her | Authentic Laos & Southeast Asia Journeys Hosted](https://www.brothertours.com/ken-fj-her/): Licensed Lao National Tour Guide since 2010 and founder of Brother Tours. Host of a small number of signature journeys each year. - [Lao Working Visa: LA-B2 – Procedure and Fee](https://www.brothertours.com/lao-working-visa-la-b2/): The LA-B2 working visa for Laos — who it applies to, the procedure, documents and current fees. - [Laos Private Driver](https://www.brothertours.com/laos-private-driver/): Private vehicles and drivers across Laos. Airport transfers, intercity routes and full-itinerary transport with a local team. - [Laos Tour Guide](https://www.brothertours.com/laos-tour-guide/): Licensed Lao guides across Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and the south. English-speaking, local, and hosted end to end. - [Laos Visa Service](https://www.brothertours.com/laos-visa/): Current Laos entry rules, e-visa and visa on arrival by nationality, and what changed most recently. Guidance from Vientiane. - [LCR e-Ticket Guide](https://www.brothertours.com/lcr-e-ticket-guide/): Booking the Laos–China Railway as a foreign visitor: e-tickets, stations, timing and the steps that catch people out. - [Luxury Laos Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/luxury-laos-tours/): Private, slow-paced Laos journeys of 12 days to 4 weeks. Lao-led, hosted end to end, designed around your dates. Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor. - [Northern Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/northern-laos/): Mountains, rivers and hill-tribe culture. Northern Laos is the region most travellers come for, and the one worth the most time. - [Our Team](https://www.brothertours.com/our-team/): Lao hosts and guides who live in the regions they show you. Languages, specialisms and years on the ground. - [Personal Tour Guide](https://www.brothertours.com/personal-tour-guide/): A private licensed Lao guide for your journey — cultural context, language, and someone who knows the families you meet. - [Popular Travel Experiences in Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/popular-travel-experiences/): The experiences travellers ask us for most — river days, heritage towns, waterfalls, villages and slow cultural time. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.brothertours.com/privacy-policy/): What personal data we collect through enquiries, how it is used, and how to request its removal. - [Request to Join This Founder-Led Tour](https://www.brothertours.com/request-to-join/): Founder-hosted journeys are limited and arranged by request. Tell us your dates and Ken will reply personally. - [Schedule a Free Travel Call](https://www.brothertours.com/schedule-a-call/): Book a call with our team in Vientiane to talk through routes, timing and budget before you commit to anything. - [Services](https://www.brothertours.com/services/): Guides, transport, visa support and ticketing to support your Laos journey. Arranged by a Lao team on the ground. - [Southern Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/southern-laos/): Coffee country, the best waterfalls in Laos, Khmer ruins older than Angkor, and the slowest islands on the Mekong. - [Student Group Learning Adventures with Brother Tours](https://www.brothertours.com/student-group-learning/): Educational group journeys in Laos — cultural exchange, language, homestays and safe logistics for school and university groups. - [Sustainable Tourism in Laos](https://www.brothertours.com/sustainability/): How we work with villages, guides and suppliers in Laos — paying locally, travelling slowly, and leaving places better. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.brothertours.com/terms-and-conditions/): Booking terms, payment, changes and responsibilities for journeys arranged by Brother Tours Sole Co., Ltd. - [Ticketing](https://www.brothertours.com/ticketing/): Domestic flights, Laos–China Railway seats and transfers, booked and confirmed by our team in Vientiane. - [Travel Agents](https://www.brothertours.com/agents/): Work with a Lao-owned operator on the ground. Agent rates, custom itineraries and reliable local logistics across Laos. - [Travel Guide](https://www.brothertours.com/travel-guide/): Practical Laos planning — visa rules, Laos–China Railway booking, e-tickets, and field notes from guides who live here.