Bangkok, Thailand (March 31, 2014) – Backyard Travel, the online boutique travel agency specializing in unique and inventive tours to Asia, has released news of a new tailor-made tour in Laos entitled: 'Enchanting Nong Khiaw Laos'.

The idyllic three-day, two-night tour offers travelers the opportunity to explore the historic Phathok caves in the tranquil Nong Khiaw region of Laos before visiting the famous Pak Ou Caves.

Led by a local Backyard Travel guide, travelers are first given a tour of the picturesque Laos countryside before a scenic lunch is taken on the banks of the Nam Ou River. After that it's a chance to explore the natural beauty of the Phathok Caves.

Local villagers used the caves as a shelter during the Vietnam War and the Backyard Travel guide will share fascinating stories about the caves throughout the tour.

While in Nong Khiaw there is also the chance to visit a local village as the expert guide leads travelers on a walking tour of the undeveloped region around Nong Khiaw, stopping at a waterfall along the way offering a chance for a refreshing dip.

A final stop at the extraordinary Pak Ou Caves is made on the return trip to Luang Prabang where travelers can explore these majestic caves, famous for the thousands of distinctive Buddha effigies, many of which date back to the 16th century.

“This new tour offers a varied and fascinating insight into local life and the dramatic scenery of the Nong Khiaw region” said Backyard Travel's General Manager Maeve Nolan. “We hope it will open traveler's eyes to the natural beauty of one of my favorite destinations and offer various insider experiences that I'm certain will delight travelers who yearn for more than the average tourist trail.”

Prices for the new Backyard Travel Laos tour start from US$515 per person (based on two sharing). For more information, please contact Maeve Nolan at info@backyardtravel.com.

About Backyard Travel

Bangkok based Backyard Travel is an online travel company specializing in tailor-made tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, and China. For more information about Backyard Travel, visit www.backyardtravel.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/BackyardTravel.

Contact: Maeve Nolan

Backyard Travel

Thailand phone: (66 2) 633 9074

info@backyardtravel.com