Laos Travel and Destination Guide
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Highlights
- Luang Prabang
- Vientiane
The French summarized the temperaments of their three Indochinese states with the pronouncement that "the Vietnamese plant the rice, the Cambodians watch it grow, and the Laotians listen to it grow." If this doesn't already make you want to visit Laos (properly Lao), then you should choose somewhere else. Lao is a land of Buddhist traditions, where saffron-robed teens peek curiously out from wats (temples) and no one is in a hurry. And while being the world's most heavily bombed country hardly seems a ringing endorsement, World Heritage Luang Prabang's temples and mixed heritage soothe the soul, and Vientianne, the world's smallest capital, moves at the same serene pace as the Mekong river floating by its shores.
Featured Trips in LAOS
12 days | From $ 999 USD Roam Laos (AVRL)
Asia > Laos
Highlights
Hanoi and Old Quarter, Lak Xao, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang ...
Trip Style: YOLO
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 2
The minute you step foot into Laos you have the feeling that you've stepped back in time. From the tranquil monasteries of Luang Prabang to the limestone karst peaks of Vang Vieng and watching fishing boats trawl along the Mekong, Laos is a country that is sure to delight.
15 days | From $ 1549 USD Cambodia & Laos Mekong Adventure (ATCM)
Asia > Cambodia
Highlights
Bangkok, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, Phnom Penh, Kratie, Don ...
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
With the mighty Mekong mapping much of the route, explore the incredible historical, architectural, sacred and scenic highlights of Cambodia and Laos. This is a world of busy markets and stunning textiles, tranquil temples and awesome Khmer ruins. Try to spot rare river dolphins and relax in riverside cafes to watch magnificent sunsets.
15 days | From $ 1549 USD Project Cambodia & Laos (ATPC)
Asia > Cambodia
Highlights
Bangkok, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, Kratie, Steung Treng Volunteer ...
Trip Style: Volunteer
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
With the mighty Mekong mapping much of the route, explore the incredible historical, architectural, sacred and scenic highlights of Cambodia and Laos, helping the local environment by building a water well in the border area, planting trees and getting involved with child literacy in Laos. This is a world of busy markets and stunning textiles, tranquil temples and awesome Khmer ruins. Try to spot rare river dolphins and relax in riverside cafes to watch magnificent sunsets.
4 days | From $ 389 USD Mystical Luang Prabang (TALMLN)
Asia > Laos
Highlights
Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves.
Trip Style: Independent
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
A dream for any photographer, Luang Prabang is overflowing with culture, warmth of the local people and laughter. With markets brimming with textiles, food and handicrafts, you will wish you hadn't packed that extra shirt! Ancient temples dating back to the 15th century are still used today and evoke a surreal feeling as you walk inside the grounds.
