Laos Holidays

Affectionately known as the land of a million elephants, Laos is a land of rural villages, ancient temples, raging rivers and rugged, forest clad mountains that will fascinate and delight you.

Vientiane is the country’s relaxed capital city with tree lined boulevards, trendy cafes and open air restaurants that line the Mekong River. Luang Prabang is the former royal capital and under UNESCO protection, retains much of its original charm. The surrounding countryside offers picturesque waterfalls, traditional villages and sacred sites suc has the Pak Ou Caves.

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Things to do in Laos

• Visit the UNSECO heritage listed town of Luang Prabang
• See the buddhist temple Wat Xieng Thong
• Climb the 350 steps up to Phou Sii Hill to enjoy the views
• Shop in Luang Prabang’s night markets
• Visit the Pak Ou Caves to see their thousands of Buddha images
• Swim at Kuang Si Falls
• Taste traditional Laos coffee
• Receive a traditional Lao Baci ceremony in a local home
• Enjoy a 2-day Luangsay cruise on the Mekong River

Getting There

There are four international airports in Laos, including Luang Prabang International Airport and Wattay in Vientiane.

By Air – Flying is the easiest way to get into Laos. It is common to arrive in Bangkok first. Bangkok connects well with Laos to the airports of Luang Prabang and Vientiane.