Laos

Laos has kept some traditions that have been lost in other parts of the region. There are stilt homes and paddy fields that look like they belong in a movie. If you want to see the city of Luang Prabang in slow motion, you can go with hundreds of robed monks every morning. You can see a place that hasn't been overrun by tourists in this way.

Destination in a Nutshell

236,800 km2

Area

7.2 million

Populations

Vientiane

Capital

Quick Facts

Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia
Laos translates to the ‘Land of a Million Elephants’
The longest river in Southeast Asia, the mighty Mekong River instills life into the country
Currency: Lao Kip
Language: Lao
Time zone: GMT +7

Best Time to Visit

Wet season: May-October

After a long drought in the past few months, the rains bring the landscape back to life
Expect high humidity throughout the country.

Dry Season: November-April

Temperatures rise month by month until the hot season peaks in April.
Milder months between November and February are the best time to visit southern Laos

Encounters

Breakfast at Kuang Sy

Set amongst the tropical jungle, beside the burbling waters of the Kuang Sy River, this magical setting and the exquisite breakfast is the best way to start the day.

Wat Done Khoune Temple Lunch

A journey along the mighty Mekong to a mysterious temple built on a sandbar island in the middle of the river, an ideal place to search enlightenment.

Meet a Prestigious UNESCO Expert

Share a special lunch at a stunning private villa by the Mekong with a UNESCO expert who has been actively involved in the conservation of the city since 2001.

The Buddhist Archives

Visit the Buddhist Archives with researchers and a photo exhibition by a famous photographer who has been associated with Luang Prabang for a long time.

Vientiane Helicopter Tour

Experience the spectacular scenery of Laos from above. Enjoy exclusive access to remote areas which are inaccessible and have rarely been ventured into.

Local Morning Discovery

The devoted residents of Luang Prabang kneel on the sidewalk bearing food in their hands. They offer to the monks as they walk by in a procession of orange robes.

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