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Cambodia shares borders in the north with Laos and Thailand, in the east with Vietnam and in the southwest with the Gulf of Thailand....

Top Five Popular Adventure Tour in Laos includes: Ban Nam Yang tour, Nam Ha Multi Sport tour, Half day Asia elephant ride tour, Full day Asia elephant ride tour, and Ban Sida tour...

Laos Tours, Laos Travel, Laos Tourism: Top Recommended Hotel in Laos: LuangPrabang Hotel, VienTiane Hotel , Champa Sak Hotel, Northernlaos Hotel, Savannakhet Hotel, Phonsavan Hotel...

Travellers cheques can be changed in major banks in Vientiane but are difficult to negotiate outside the capital city. If bringing travellers cheques, they should be US$ denomination, from a well known bank, eg American Express or VISA...

There are no restrictions for exit by the Lao authorities, however, entering neighboring countries will be subject to their own visa regulations. Crossing into Vietnam or China by land from Laos is subject to their own visa regulations. ...

Money: The Lao Kip (LAK) is the legal currency, divided into 100 cents. There are no international ATM facilities in Laos. Major credit cards are accepted at some international hotels and tourist orientated establishments.

Religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism, which is professed by most Lao and by a small number of other ethnic groups. Most of the rest of the people are animists, or spirit worshipers, especially in the more isolated upland areas. Many see no...

Luang Prabang is a beautiful and tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid landscape scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors. It is no wonder this amazing city was...

Be prepared to blown away by the array of temples, the culture and the relaxed pace of life in Luang Prabang! The beautiful city located on the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong River and is made up of distinctive colonial architecture...

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This trekking tour offers all the best of overnight trekking from Muang Ngoi to ethnic villages for exploring authentic rural life. Mountain trail gives all trekkers very good chance to admide the most beautiful unspoiled nature, particularlly...

This soft trekking tour offers all the best way for exploring authentic rural life. Explore local people’s working and living condition...

This half day elephant tour to Nam Khan to enjoy the elephant ride to see sightseeing in mountainous area in Laos. Enjoy splendid scenery and swim in a clear pool of nature Tadsae waterfall with visiting Khmu Hill tribe Village, exploring the...

Morning flight to Luang Namtha. Upon arrival, drive to Muang Sing along a winding road through beautiful tropical forests and hill tribe villages. Stop en route to visit Had Yao village handicrafts and silk dying. Along the way, we may visit...

This trek is entirely within the Nam Ha National Protected Area, an ASEAN Heritage Site. The 3-day trek is entirely in the forest. This is a trip for those who want a truly forest experience. The villagers of a Khmu village will host you at...

The Nam Ha River forms the heart of the Nam Ha Protected Area and represents one of the most untouched waterways in Laos. This trips takes you through the heart of the Nam Ha NPA. If you want to see jungle, this is the trip for you. You will be..

The first day of trekking takes you through 2 Lanten Villages and a Khmu Village. Ban Nalan Tai, a Khmu village, and Ban Nam Goy, a Lanten village, can only be accessed by foot or by boat. This trail climbs a ridge bordering the Nam Ha River ...

This one-day tour into the Nam Ha NPA winds through forest and upland fields. This tour has broad open vistas of the area. Along the way you will see villagers collecting forest products, tending livestock or working their upland fields. Before..

This 2-day trek through the Nam Ha Protected Area takes you into a mountainous forest camp and the world of the Akha people where you will spend time learning about the lives and culture of these famous woodsmen. Learn about the birds, animals...

This exciting tour, which commences in Thailand, takes you on a mythical journey on board the LuangSay cruise, a delightful way to explore the highlights of Northern Laos in style. You will see stretches of breathtaking mountainous scenery and...

Trekking is an excellent way of seeing the stunningly beautiful panoramas of the charming city Luang Prabang. This city can be easily be explored on foot visiting the major sites of this once royal capital and descending to the top of....

This trip will take you through 3 Lanten Villages, a Khmu Village, Ban Nalan Tai, a Khmu village, and Ban Nam Goy, a Lanten village, which can only be accessed by foot or by boat. This trail climbs a ridge bordering the Nam Ha River and...

An enjoyable riverboat journey taking you along the mighty Mekong River from Luang Prabang to Northern Thailand, stopping overnight at Pakbeng. We make stops at the fascinating Pakou Caves and some villages en route. The pace of the river is...

The traditional boat is a 33 steel hull with a traditional design. It has a Hino 180cc engine speed with a total seating capacity of 35. On board facilities include a kitchen with a large buffet table, a bar and toilet. What more could you want..

The Vat Phou is a 34-meter long, air-conditioned floating hotel consisting of twelve twin rooms, all of which are ensuite. There is a large shaded front upper deck, perfect for relaxing and gazing at the passing long scenic stretches and a...

Atmospheric Laos, a country you will want to float away in and stay forever! Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s most ethnically diverse countries with over 90 ethnic minority subcategories, each with their own rich cultures, traditions, costume,...

Immerse yourself on a journey relatively touched by tourism. The Unseen Laos tour allows you to discover the secret secluded lives of the hill tribe people on a challenging trek, visiting the various hill tribe groups of Akha, Laos, Dao, Khmu...

Laos is a perfect trekking destination as it boasts many beautiful areas for exploration. The Taste of Laos tour takes you on an adventurous trekking expedition of the mountainous region of Luang Namtha, which is boarded with China and Myanmar...

This tour is full of pleasant surprises. Prepare for a unique experience as we take in the ancient national sites of Vientiane, the idyllic tranquil town of Vang Vieng and the charming laid-back city Luang Prabang. Time is spent at the...

Enjoy a combination of scenic landscapes, city sightseeing and adventurous trekking expeditions through villages and highland areas. We journey through many fascinating hill tribe villages, waving to the warm, and friendly hill tribe people...

This tour takes you off the beaten track into the remote areas of northern and southern Laos. Commencing in the eastern part of Thailand, on this tour you will venture by traditional boat along the Mekong River passing some of the most amazing..

Laos is one of the least travelled countries in the world. Being isolated for many years has meant that Laos retains a remarkable serenity and timeless charm. Tourists have developed a fascination for its unseen culture, nature and archaeology..

The 4,000 islands region in the southern part of Laos is one of the most scenic areas. You will see the contrasts between the north and the south as this tour, as the tour commences exploring the remarkable city of Luang Prabang. We also take..

This tour is a delightful fusion of three activities, river kayaking, a tour of the oldest city and a taste of adventure exploring some lush green forests. You will really get a sense of the timeless, magical aura of the river as you spend...

The lazy Mekong River is a sleepy, undeveloped river waiting to be explored. The Mekong is Southeast Asia’s longest river and is perfect for leaving your busy life behind to immerse yourself in the beautiful and exotic riverscape. On this...

Laos’isolation from foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional Southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of Southeast Asia...

Laos is a magical country, with a timeless, sleepy and colonial atmosphere, home to the mysterious UNESCO World Heritage City, Luang Prabang. One of Asia’s best-preserved cities, Luang Prabang has an abundance of Buddhist temples with...

This trip, which takes you through the mountainous regions of northern Laos for a truly unique experience to come face to face with ethnic minority hill trebles. We will take you to distant hill tribe’s villages and see cottage industries and...

Serene Laos is one of Asia’s most unvisited and charming countries, still retaining its colonial character from the time of Laos’s kingdom. This tour allows you to experience the gorgeous unspoiled forest that teems with fauna and...

Luang Prabang was the former royal capital of Laos, also had the longest monarch in Southeast Asia with more than 62 kings over 600 years. The Cultural Heritage tour takes you through a myriad of temples that were...

A tour combining the two magical cities takes you through the history of the land of a million elephants. Laos is still very much undiscovered and after decades of isolation, tourists are able to experience Southeast Asia’s best-kept secret...

Still an unknown world to some people, Laos is culturally the most inspiring Southeast Asia has to offer. This tour exposes the delightful city of Luang Prabang. Get a peek into the fascinating Laotian hill tribe peoples lives; a few still...

Luang Prabang boasts excellent architecture reflecting a blend of Laotian and European influences. After the Royal Family in Luang Prabang dissolved in 1975, the former Royal Palace reopened as a National Museum, displaying personal...

Be prepared to blown away by the array of temples, the culture and the relaxed pace of life in Luang Prabang! The beautiful city located on the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong River and is made up of distinctive colonial architecture...

This tour allows you to explore the land of ‘a million elephants’ with a combination of Luang Prabang city sightseeing and a unique experience on a Lao elephant at the Adventure and Elephant camp. Other highlights include visits to...

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is located on the banks of the Mekong River. Across a narrow stretch of water is northern Thailand, a country with similar traditions and ethnic minorities; only a few hundred yards of water separate these...

For many, a journey through Laos consists of a whistle-stop tour through the two main towns of Vientiane and Louang Phabang, with perhaps a brief detour to the mysterious Plain of Jars or ancient Wat Phou. However, those willing to explore...

Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of the Lane Zang (million elephants) Kingdom, dating back to the middle of the 12th Century. It sits at the intersection of the Mekong and Khan Rivers and is surrounded by green hills. In the glare of...

At first glance, Laos may appear to be nothing more than a mountainous, slow-moving and lightly populated country isolated from many of the changes taking place elsewhere in Southeast Asia...

The most recent government census of 2005 reveals a total population as 5,609,997, and although a detailed breakdown of this figure is not available at the time of writing, the previous census of 1995 showed that approximately 85