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The Essence of Laos
Get ready to enjoy the romance and magic of Laos, where time stretches out and traditions run deep.
Laos is not just for active adventure seekers – it is also great for families or visitors who just want to relax in style. Enjoy kayaking and boat rides that everyone can enjoy, or sit back and relax at one of the luxury hotels in Laos, where they will provide exceptional services and excursions organized and led by experts. Let our travel experts help with all of your planning and enjoy every bit of adventure this amazing country has to offer.
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Northern Laos Adventure
12 DAYS
Northern Laos Adventure: Rivers, Jungles & Tribes Discover the spectacular scenery and rich culture of Northern Laos on this adventure-filled journey of trekking and kayaking. Starting in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, you will head north to the tranquil town of Nong Khiaw. You will trek along the beautiful Nam Ou River as you…
Luang Prabang to Hanoi & Halong Bay
9 DAYS
Luang Prabang to Hanoi & Halong Bay Discover the highlights of northern Laos and Vietnam on this exciting tour! Start in Vientiane, Laos’s sleepy riverside capital, known for its beautiful monuments and green boulevards. Then, visit the enchanting Luang Prabang, famous for its stunning colonial architecture, ornate monasteries, and lively markets. Fly to Hanoi ,…
Luxury Indochina Experience by Private Jet
12 Days
Luxury Indochina Experience by Private Jet Experience Southeast Asia in luxury and comfort aboard a private jet. Begin your journey in Bangkok, where you can visit ancient temples. From there, fly to the charming city of Luang Prabang in Laos. Next, travel to Vietnam to see unforgettable sights, including a private helicopter tour of Halong…
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the ancient town situated in northern Laos. In 1995, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The global body described it as an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved town scape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions.
DiscoverVientiane
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is a peaceful city on the Mekong River. With a population of around 610,000, it’s small compared to Bangkok or Hanoi. The city has over 400 years of history, dating back to the 16th century.
DiscoverVang Vieng
Located on the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng is a tourism-oriented town in Laos. It takes about four hours ride to the north from the capital Vientiane to Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng has long-lasting history since 1353 with its original name as Mouang Song and was renamed as Vang Vieng now during French colonial in the 1890s. The most notable feature of the area is the karst hill landscape surrounding the town.
DiscoverSi Phan Don (4000 Islands)
Si Phan Don, or the 4000 Islands, is a peaceful destination in southern Laos. This unique area, with its breathtaking islands and sandbanks, is shaped by the seasons of the Mekong River. During the flood season, it becomes the widest part of the river, but in the dry season, hundreds of islands emerge, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
DiscoverPakbeng
Being located between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, Pakbeng used to grand the Mekong as the only major transport route in the country. Nowadays, Pakbeng has developed as a stop during the night for both shipment and passenger ferryboats.
DiscoverPha That Luang
Located on a hill about three miles northeast of the centre of Vientiane, Pha That Luang (The Great Stupa or Sacred Reliquary) is considered as the most important national monument and the symbol of both the Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty. It is an impressive gold-covered large Buddhist stupa whose gilded structure reflects marvelously in the midday sunlight.
DiscoverTham Jang
Located southwest of Vang Vieng in Laos, Tham Jang (or Tham Chang) is Vang Vieng’s most famous of the caves. In the early 19th century the cave was used as a bunker during the Chinese-Ho invasion. It was also the residence of migrating people who settled near the town’s southern Meuand Xong Village to plant vegetables.
DiscoverTham Xang
Located in a scenic karst area to the northeast of Thakaek, Tham Xang (or Elephant Cave) is one of many famous caves known for its remarkable limestone formation and having prominent Buddha statues housed around it.
DiscoverWat Sisaket
Located to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew near the Presidental Palace, Wat Sisaket is considered as Vientiane’s oldest surviving monastery. It is a Buddhist wat and one of most important temples in Laos. Wat Sisaket is famous for its cloister wall on which more than 2000 thousand tiny ceramic and silver Buddha statues in various sizes and postures and rows with hundreds of seated Buddhas from the 16th to the 19th century were situated.
DiscoverHongsa
Hongsa is a district of Xayabury province in the northern of Laos. About 130 kilometers far from Luang Prabang, Hongsa is a small valley wrapped around by mountain. Being endowed with beautiful landscape with rice paddy fields, green forest, small streams together with traditional handicraft villages, Hongsa has become a tourism attract in recent years.
DiscoverXieng Khouang
Xieng Khouang is located in the Xieng Khouang Plateau in the north-east of Laos. Xieng Khouang in Laos language means ‘Horizontal city’. It is quite small province with the total area of 15,880 square kilometers and population of about 230,000 people. Mountains make up largely part of the total area, however, Xieng Khouang is still one of the main producing areas of Laos thanks to the fertile floodplain.
DiscoverWat Phou
Wat Phou (or Vat Phu) in Lao language means ‘temple on the mountain’ is one of the oldest archaeological site in Laos. This temple is located in Champassak province along the Mekong River in the Southern-most part of Laos. It is about 670 kilometers far from Vientiane and surrounded by around 4000 islands on Mekong River (Siphandone).
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