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Laos

Along the Mekong

Tailor-made trip to Laos

Far from mass tourism, Laos is one of the last countries in Asia to have kept its authenticity intact.

This country of water, fed by the Mekong and its hundreds of rivers, offers sumptuous landscapes and monuments unique in the world.
In Laos, nature is omnipresent, setting a mood shaped by the reflections of water on the land.

Of course, you won't miss the Buddhist heritage of the former royal capital, Luang Prabang. An essential destination that reveals its full intimacy when discovered in the low season. Further north, in the regions of Muang La and Pakbeng, you'll meet the Ikhos, Akhas and Hmongs — moving encounters with these traditional ethnic groups.
In the south, don't miss the small town of Vang Vieng and its magnificent karst landscapes. The Tham Sang Triangle and its caves house Buddha statues and impressive stalactites. There's even an underground lake, as in the Tham Phu Kham cave — turquoise water where you can cool off.
The plains gradually widen and the horizon opens onto Vientiane, with its wooden houses and colonial villas.

And, as a counterpart in the north, the Champasak region, at the far south, offers a way to end your trip to Laos off the beaten track.
From Pakse, you'll reach the Bokeo reserve, where you may spot a few protected species, such as black gibbons. Finally, although often too visited, the Tham Kong Lo cave is not to be missed. Its 7-kilometre gallery, travelled by boat, will be a highlight of your trip to Laos.

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We create your tailor-made journey

6 good reasons to travel to Laos

  • LUANG PRABANG OUT OF SEASON
  • A MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
  • THE KHMER SITE OF VAT PHOU
  • THE ETHNIC MINORITIES OF THE NORTH
  • THE CHARM OF VIENTIANE
  • THE MONASTERIES AND TEMPLES OF LUANG PRABANG

When to travel to Laos

La meilleure période pour visiter le Laos est comprise entre novembre et mars. Le reste de l'année, notamment en juillet, est soumis à l'influence des pluies et de la mousson, pendant laquelle il fait très chaud et très humide. En août, c'est généralement la fin des fortes pluies. L'intérêt est que le pays est encore peu fréquenté.
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Budget to plan for

For an 11-day trip, flights included, the starting budget is around €3,800 / person for 3-star hotels, €5,000 / person for 4-star, and €6,500 / person for top-tier hotels.
For 15 days, expect an average price of €4,500 / person, or €7,000 / person for high-end options.

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Expert advice

About a dozen days is enough to cover the essentials, from Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
However, meeting villagers in the countryside, particularly in the Muang La district, requires 15 nights on the ground, and 3 weeks if combined with a neighbouring country such as Cambodia or Vietnam.

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