Laos Tours

Laos Tours cover a landlocked country in Southeast Asia where the Mekong River shapes both the landscape and daily life, from riverside markets to the saffron-robed monks who collect alms each morning in Luang Prabang. Divided into seventeen provinces, Laos remains one of the least visited countries in the region, which keeps many of its temples and towns relatively uncrowded.

Laos is commonly combined with neighboring countries on a broader Asia itinerary, particularly with Vietnam and Thailand given the overland and river connections between them.

Luang Prabang and the Mekong

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and preserves a mix of Buddhist temples and French colonial buildings from the era when Laos was part of French Indochina. Nearby, the Kuang Si Falls form a series of turquoise pools set among limestone terraces, a popular day trip from the city.

Vientiane and the Plain of Jars

The capital, Vientiane, is more low-key than many Southeast Asian capitals, centered around the golden Pha That Luang stupa and riverside promenades along the Mekong. Farther northeast, the Plain of Jars scatters thousands of large stone jars across the Xiangkhouang Plateau, their original purpose still debated by archaeologists.

Laos Tour Packages

Laos is frequently paired with Vietnam on combined itineraries, such as a 15-day route covering the highlights of both countries. Standalone Laos itineraries typically focus on Luang Prabang and the Mekong corridor.

Southern Laos

In the far south, the Bolaven Plateau produces much of the country's coffee amid waterfalls and cooler highland temperatures, while the Si Phan Don area, meaning "four thousand islands," spreads across a wide stretch of the Mekong near the border with Cambodia.

Trekking and Ethnic Villages

Northern Laos, particularly around Luang Namtha and Nong Khiaw, offers multi-day treks through hill tribe villages set among limestone karst scenery, an area that sees far fewer visitors than the Mekong towns farther south.

Best Time to Visit Laos

The cool, dry season from November to February offers the most comfortable temperatures for sightseeing and river travel. The hot season from March to May can bring haze from agricultural burning in the region, while the wet season from June to October raises Mekong water levels considerably.