Laos travel tips, a choice of destinations also combinable as tailor-made individual holidays in Laos.
We do arrange customized travel in Laos, cultural journeys and adventure travel in Laos as well as hiking tours in Laos.
City trips Luang Prabang:
Luang Prabang, the old capital of the Lan Xiang kingdom, is definitely one of Asia's most enchanting and atmospheric
places. Mountains overgrown with jungle, mellow people, sleepy temples and a touch of French colonial style
architecture complete this unforgettable experience. It is delightful to follow the slow passing of time in this romantic city, visit some of the atmospheric temples,
spend some time at one of the restaurants along the Mekong and observe life on the river.
Hidden in the forested mountains of Northern Laos, the region offers many opportunities to participate in and enjoy
rural life with some of the ethnic groups living here. Outside of town you also can spend a few days in an elephant camp
or hike and explore some of the surrounding villages.
A choice of itineraries in Laos:
♦ A relaxing 2 days boat trip from Huay Xai at the Thai border down the Mekong to Luang Prabang (alternative to
the flight from Chiang Mai). A great opportunity to experience life along and on this mighty river. Since recently you also
can participate in an excursion on a luxury boat from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai and back (4 days).
♦ The ride overland by car along the mountain ridges from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. Brake the trip for a couple of
days at Vang Vieng, famed for the incredible lime-cast mountain scenery.( 3 days)
♦ Take a flight and car from Luang Prabang into the extreme north to Phongsali and return by a variety of
boats down the Nam U river to Luang Prabang. Experience what traveling was like in the old days.( 5-6 days)
♦ Or take a flight from Luang Prabang north-west to Luang Nam Tha and drive to Muang Sing. Hike a few days through the villages
and enjoy the ethnic diversity in the border region of Laos, Myanmar and China. The people you will encounter are Thai
Lü, Thai Neua, Iko, Shan, Hmong and Mien. Return overland to Luang Prabang. (5-6 days)
♦ Enjoy an excursion into mountainous Xieng Khuang Province in the remote North-East of Laos, and experience the
mysterious Plain of Jars. (3 days, plane)
♦ If you plan to visit Southern Laos, the spectacular Khammuan Reserve Park is situated east of Tha Keak. A boat ride
through the lime-cast mountain formations on the idyllic Nam Hin Boun River is unforgettable. Accommodation in villages of
the ethnic minorities is available. (3-4 days)
♦ The best site to experience the famed Ho Chi Minh Trail along the Vietnamese border is about 170 km east of
Savannakhet near Sepon. Remains are still present everywhere. (3-4 days)
♦ Magical Wat Phu thrones high above the Mekong near Champasak in southern Laos. This remarkable temple dates back to
the pre-Angkorian time in the 6. century.
♦ Enjoy some relaxing days on Si Phan Don (four thousand islands) in between the mighty rapids of the Mekong at the border to Cambodia.
(2-3 days) The border to Cambodia is open for foreigners on and off, depending on the security situation on the Cambodian side.
- Remarks:
Traveling with a guide gives you 2 options: Guide accompanying the whole trip from arrival in Laos at Vientiane or Luang
Prabang or separate guides at each region. Another option would be to book accommodation and transfers only.
We also joyfully accept inquiries about tours or routes which are not mentioned here. This page has been created to
allow a general overview of the most asked options.
