Laos

With a landscape dominated by mountains, lush forests, pristine waterfalls and the mighty Mekong River, Laos is one of the hidden treasures of Indochina. Laos provides travellers with a chance to truly experience Asia as it once was. Still relatively undeveloped and blessed with natural beauty and welcoming people, this country will leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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We have found that our passengers who embark with a sense of humour and adventure and who accept that things can and do go wrong, are those who find their experience most rewarding. The countries in this region are developing quickly but still lack international standards of civil infrastructure and therefore tourist facilities. For example, you may see a hole …

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Planning a Trip

Visa Information South African passport holders do require a visa for Laos. For details please contact our office. Main Airport Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Electricity There is an electricity supply of 220 volts throughout Southeast Asia, in the cities and most towns. 240-volt appliances will work safely with this supply. However, there …

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Highlights

Bokeo Nature Reserve The Bokeo Nature Reserve was created to protect its population of the black-cheeked gibbon, rediscovered in 1997, which was previously thought to be extinct. A visit to Bokeo Nature Reserve is not complete without a stay at the Gibbon Experience, an eco tourism conservation project. Guests stay in tree houses and travel by zip line through the …

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Events

Once you have arrived there will be plenty to keep you busy, but depending on the time of year, here are a few events taking place…  Dry Season (October – April) Bun Pha Wet  Falling on different dates – people exchange invitations with friends and families in different villages to join in their celebrations – this festival is a commemoration …

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Itineraries

Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sightseeing includes: the stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai, Mount Phousi and the Night Market in Luang Prabang. Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi Waterfall Sightseeing includes: the morning Phosi Market, …

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