Laos

Our Laos tours (or the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in full) lead you through what is probably one of the least-known countries in the world let alone in Southeast Asia! And yet it’s also one of its most idyllic destinations possessing, what is undoubtedly some of the region’s most spectacular scenery, best-preserved architecture and welcoming inhabitants.

Almost entirely mountainous and still covered with large tracts of tropical forest, Laos is separated from Vietnam to the east by the, up until recently, almost impenetrable Annamite Mountains and from Thailand and Burma (Myanmar) in the west by the mighty Mekong River. China’s remote Yunnan Province lies just to the north and the swathes of Northern Cambodia’s forests stretch away to the south.

With myriad hill-tribe peoples still leading largely traditional lifestyles in the mountains, the mysterious and remote Plain of Jars, the spectacular UNESCO Khmer ruins of Wat Phu in the South, the surreal limestone, karst, landscapes of Khammouane Province, the sublime 4,000 Islands of the Cambodian border region and the beautifully preserved temples and French colonial architecture of former royal capital and also World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang, there’s stunning scenery and much, much more to be seen.

Itineraries

Our selection of Laos tours covers the length and breadth of the country while the country’s central location in Southeast Asia means that, for those with a bit more time on their hands, it’s also convenient to combine with neighbouring destinations such as northern Thailand – on our Northern Laos and the Golden Triangle tour – with northern Vietnam on the Mountains and Hilltribes itinerary or even with rarely visited eastern Thailand on our Emerald Triangle tour.

Extensions and Private Tours

Note also that, although a land-locked country, island extensions in Thailand or Vietnam can be easily arranged while specifically designed family holidays are also available.

A rather unusual but certainly fascinating country to visit!