Fall in love with Laos
Laos is not as well known as its neighbours on the Indochina peninsula but it is every bit as beautiful and very hard to beat for rich history, culture and wildlife. This landlocked, mainly mountainous country is relatively small and can be explored easily so is a great option for those that do not have too much time to wander or want to take things slowly. Its excellent location means you can also combine a trip with other countries such as Vietnam,Thailand and Cambodia.
There are incredible UNESCO world heritage sights such as the town of Luang Prabang which seamlessly mixes Buddhist temples with French Colonial architecture. For those craving a bit more activity, there are lots of opportunities to take a boat trip on the Mekong river, see stunning waterfalls and explore caves. For foodies, Laos' complex history means there is a wide variety of cuisine and larger towns and cities like Vientiane offer a vibrant cafe culture.
Laos is a Purpose Travel favourite as it still feels like one of South East Asia's best kept secrets. It has arguably some of the most diverse wildlife of this region too with new species being discovered every year. There are measures in place to protect this too with 20 National Protected Areas across the country.
A few of our favourite things to do in Laos are:
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wandering Luang Prabang and taking in the sights from Buddhist temples to Wat Xieng Thong monastery.
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exploring rice fields in the north at one of the beautiful farms such as Living Land Rice Farm or hiking in one of the national parks
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taking a boat trip on the legandary Mekong river and marvelling at the scenery
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sampling some of the delicious food on offer at one of the night markets such as the riverside market in Vientiane
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visiting one of the stunning coffee plantations in the south
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Magical Mountain Scenery and Unbelievable UNESCO World Heritage
A trip to Laos can be as relaxed or as busy as you like. You can start in the charming capital Vientiane or the protected ancient town of Luang Prabang for a few days. Then you can head off to the countryside and see some of the most incredible natural scenery. Or book on to a small group tour to see as much of this beautiful country as possible.
There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from in Laos. There are luxury resorts and smaller boutique hotels and bungalows. We suggest that a stay in one of these options is on a room only or self catering basis, to ensure you can make the most of the incredible food scene.
Ready to head to this stunning and unique destination? Contact us today and we will chat you through all of the incredible experiences Laos has to offer.
Travel Time from UK
11 hours by flight