Laos Tours

As for your question about Laos, yes, it is definitely worth exploring! Laos is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including lush mountains, waterfalls, and the Mekong River. The country is also home to diverse ethnic minorities, each with its own unique culture and traditions. Visiting places like Luang Prabang offers a chance to experience this rich cultural heritage firsthand, from traditional festivals to local markets. Many travelers find that the slower pace of life in Laos allows for a deeper connection with the landscape and its people

Yes, we can arrange this slow boat cruise for you. The cruise from Luang Prabang to northern Thailand is indeed a fascinating and unique travel experience. The most popular route is along the Mekong River, offering breathtaking scenery, traditional riverside villages, and a glimpse into local life. The journey typically takes about two days, with overnight stops at villages like Pakbeng. The boat arrives at its final destination, Huay Xai, around 5:00 PM. At this point, your tour guide will assist you in taking a shared minivan to the Lao border, where you can complete the necessary border formalities before entering Thailand.

Laos Airlines is the national airline in this country while Laos Skyway operates flights and scheduled that are not served by Laos Airlines. Airlines in Laos was known to be unsafe in the past due to substandard facilities and service. Nowadays, they have made an effort to improve their reputation positively. One note, their international flights often codeshare with neighbours, usually Vietnam Airlines. Thus for flights to and from Laos, it’s better to use other brands. For domestic flights, Laos brands might be the most advisable option.

Laos official currency is the Lao kip. You’d better exchange an amount of kip to purchase smoothly in Laos. US Dollar is also accepted in bigger cities, particularly in restaurants. Basically, you’d better use Dollar when buying expensive items that cost a large amount of kip. In areas near the Thai border, Baht can be used directly. Credit cards are usually accepted in top-range hotels or big shops only and you may charge a fee on top of the price. In almost local restaurants, bars, towns, villages or rural regions, it’s better to use local money.

Laos has 4 main GSM network operators: Unitel, Laotel, TPlus (formerly Beeline), and ETL. The most common is Unitel that is claimed to be “the best operator in Laos”. Unitel’s network covers almost the regions in the country (around 97%) while others could have limited networks in some regions. You’d better check their coverages on location first before buying a SIM card in Laos.

Not really. You can capture the photos of your hotel and its address beforehand for an easier process. For more assurance, you can contact your hotel and book pick up service from them in advance. Or else, you can ask assistance from staff in counters at the exit door of the airport. You just need to tell them where you want to go in English then they will give the taxi driver a piece of paper with all the necessary info.

Laos food is known to be safe and clean. However, if you’re cautious of your digestive system, make sure that you eat well-cooked dishes or peeled fruits. Food in night markets is not really a smart option for your meals if you’re sensitive to street food. Also, tap water is not recommended to drink directly in Laos.

Tipping is not customary in Laos. However, great service is probably deserved to be encouraged. Depending on your personal satisfaction, you can tip someone who did a great job and offered you excellent service when in Laos.

Laos is famous for less-visited destinations, authentic local life, and untouched nature. Popular attractions that are preferred by many tourists are Vientiane, Luang Prabang with cultural heritages, Xiang Khuang with mysterious Plain of Jars, Vang Vieng, Nong Khiaw, Huay Xai, Champasak with jaw-dropping trekking routes and exciting nature adventures, etc.

The recommended time to visit Laos is during the cool season which lasts from late October to early April next year when the weather is temperate and pretty clear. This is also the peak travel season in Laos when almost prominent places will be busy. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, the rainy season during the summertime is not a bad idea as the sceneries turn lush green everywhere and waterfalls start to expand their flowings. Just be aware of rainfalls but they might last not too long.

For a basic route of Laos discovery, a stay within a week could be reasonable. But it’s better to have a stay at least 10 days in Laos so that you can leisurely discover the sleepy beauty of this landlocked country while traversing prominent places from the North to the South or vice versa.

A classic Laos tour is recommended for travellers in their first time here. The tours include the most popular Laos attractions for a long time such as Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane. Laos tourism first developed in these places so they are often mentioned as parts of a standard itinerary. Nowadays, several places in remote Northern and destinations to the South are emerging attractions where could offer you a great slice of Laos with some kinds of cool stuff.