Laos Travel Tips

Laos is a locked country which hides a great treasure of nature and hospitality from Laotians.
At Laos Tours, we will the best ideas to enjoy your wonderful trip with us in Laos. Our following tips will provide you some recommendations while preparing your tours to Laos:

1.  Laos Visas
Get ready for your visas to Laos on arrival with 2 passport photos, 6month valid passport, 1 page blank to stamp your visa and 30usd for visa stamp fee.
Laos Embassies  ( view)

2. Flights to Laos
Direct flights are available from Bangkok, Singapore , Vietnam and Cambodia.If you wish to take a cheap flight, Air Asia is a good choice.

3. Laos weather
The weather of Laos is divided into 2 season wet and dry. It is hot all the year round. Take appropriate clothes for your travel.

4. Something you should not miss:
- Visit Luang Prabang & adventure to its secluded villages, waterfalls.
- Capture the Luang Nam Tha tower in Luang Prabang
- Kayaking in Nam Ou River- Behold the sunset in Mekong Laos
- Unveil the mystery of Plain of Jar- Meet Laos people and enjoy a homestay
- Follow the fishermen to learn how to fish in Khong Islands
- Enjoy the pastries that Laos inherited from Colonial time. Laos pan cake or bread can be as good as in France or some other places where the bread is major food.
- Sticky rice & special local food. Personally, we love them and we believe that you will love them too.
- Giving the alms to Laos Monks or simply witness that beautiful scene.
 - Fruit shake in Laos is so good that you will remember it for the next visit

5. How to travel nicely in Laos:
- Show your respect to local people with smiles and remember do not touch their heads, specially the monks. It is considered as an insulted action.
- Do not shout because Laotian likes the peace
- Play with children, your visit will be their highlights of the day.
- Asking for permission when you take photos , it would be very nice if you do so in a remote area.
- It is better to wear long trouser while paying the visit to temple or pagoda
- Do not refuse an invitation for lunch or dinner. Laos people do invites you with their best hospitality

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Southern Laos Adventure

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SOUTHERN LAOS ADVENTURE
This trip brings you to Vientiane and Pakse with full exploration of nature, local villages and colonial relics. It is not only a trip to nature but also an adventure to discover your travel sense.


Day 01: Vientiane Arrival (D)
Welcome to the green destination of Laos !Upon your arrival, you will be transfered to your hotel and enjoy your own discovery of Vientiane city.Overnight in Vientaine Hotel.

Day 02: Phou Khao Khouay sightseeing (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will enjoy a scenic drive to the protected area of Phou Khao Khouay. This beautiful national offers a chance to immerse in great scenery, cascading waterfall and different forest trekking trails.Our visit covers Ban Hatkhai village, an exposure of lowland Laos`s lifestyel. After that, we cycle to Tad Xay waterfall, stuffed with Nam Mang and Mekong river views.Spend the rest of our day to trek inside the forest.Settle your homestay with local people. 

Day 03: Phou Khao Khouay Challenge (B,L,D)
After breaksfast, we head to Tad Leuk Waterfall by bike.In the afternoon, the trek follows a path along the Nam Leuk to the Tad Sang waterfall, another idyllic place for bathing and relaxation. Along the way, a large number of orchids can be seen, especially in wet season. From here hike back to tad leuk and return to Vientiane by songthaew.Return to Vientiane  for diner before the transfer to the Southern Bus station from where the bus to Pakse leaves at 8 pm.

Day 04: Pakse – Tree Top Explorer (B,L,D)
As you arrive early morning in Pakse, take your refreshment then head to Tree Top Base.Arriving from Pakse at Ban Nongluang after a 1 hour drive, you may like to stroll through the village and chat with the people. Start your hiking through coffee plantations and small vegetable gardens .Commence your canopy walkway in the heights of the trees and across a steep river valley. Extra natural oriented activities are on offer for your discovery today until we settle in the picturesque tree house camp. 

Day 05: Tree Top Explorer (B,L,D)
A fascinating day for incredible jungle flights brings you from mountain to mountain .We then walk up to Taket waterfall, the most beautiful fall in the area, particularly during the rainy season. In the later afternoon, we pass the ‘red rock’ stream (Houay Hin Daeng), this time on a 350 m zip-line. Here we will have some time for a rest and for swimming. As a great extra, the daring of us may spend the time to climb up the cliff and get down again by abseiling/canyoning. 

Day 06: Tree Top Explorer – Vientiane (B,L,D)
Another day of excitement for slow uphill trek and zip-line time.Trekking to Ban Nongluang where our car awaits to transfer us to Pakse.We arrive back in Pakse around 5 pm. Now you have time for dinner before transfer to the bus station for the night bus to Vientiane.

Day 07: Vientaine departure (B)
Free to explore Vientiane highlights including Wat Tha Luang and Vientaine market until our driver come to pick you up for your departure flight

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Luang Prabang - Laos

Luang Prabang is a beautiful city, located on a peninsula formed by the mighty Mekong river and its tributaries, surrounded by lush hills.
Xieng Dong was the name of this area, originated from 13th century AD before it was transformed to the capital of Lan Xang kingdom. 

The town was situated on the famous Silk Route.Luang Prabang remained as the capital until 1560 before this title was given to Vien Tiane. During the first world war, Luang Prabang was a base for French army.
Nowadays, Luang Prabang is considered as a peaceful city with Buddhism signatures and stuffed with buildings, villas reflecting French colonial architecture

Kuang Sii Waterfall
The Kuang Si or Kuang Xi waterfall is 29km southward of Luang Prabang city. It has 3 tiers and some pristine pool.







Pak Ou Cave
Pak Ou Cave is located by the mouth of Ou River. The cave is known for Buddha sculptures with hundreds of small, wooden Buddhist figures, representing to the wish of local. This attraction not only bring you the nature feeling but also the taste of a holy site.




Mt. Phousi
On the elevation of 150m from the centre of Luang Prabang, Mount Phousi feature the best viewing point for the city and its vicinity.





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