Laos

Simply Beautiful

Laos is a land locked country and surrounded by neighbors whose own histories have been convoluted and often intrusive. Its history is one of termoil and extreme poverty. Its own culture has been eclipsed by the better positioned neighbors of Myanmar, Thailand, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Laos was a french colony for a half century and was never taken seriously by its French overlords. As with other former french colonies in Asia, independence in the early 1950s descended the nation into decades of trauma.

The country is about the same size as Minnesota or Romania with a population of around 6 million people which are predominately Buddhist. Laos capital of Vientiane sits across the Mekong River from Thailand. In the north lies Luang Prabang, the royal capital of the country in the 14th. century and is today a part of the World Heritage sites.

In 1975, after the collapse of Cambodia and Vietnam to the communists, fighting began in Laos, a revolutionary administration takes over in Vientiane, the King advocates from the country and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic is born and rules the country still today. During the Vietnam war, America had dropped more bombs on the people of Laos than all of Vietnam leaving behind a legacy of old bombs that are still taking its victims today.

Today, Laos is a country with amazing nature and scenery. The population of the country is relatively young and very friendly and helpful to tourists coming into the country. Infrastructure is improving and for nature lovers, who still get a taste and feel of beautiful pure unspoiled fauna and flora, this is a great place to visit. A combination of modern city, such as Vientiane, and the hill tribe population of the north makes a vacation to this country an unforgettable experience.

Featured Tours

Highlights of Vientiane 3 Days and 2 Nights

Highlights Vientiane 3 Days – LAO-001 Day 1: Arrival Vientiane ( L/D ) Meet on arrival at the airport or train station and welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon – an ancient city, situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city...

Highlights of Luang Prabang 3 Days and 2 Nights

Highlights of Luang Prabang 3 days – LAO-002 Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang (-) Upon arrival at the airport in Luang Prabang our guide will be waiting and welcome you in the arrival hall. Luang Prabang is the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom and the center of religious...

Laos Highlights 7 Days and 6 Nights

Laos Highlights (7 days) – LAO-003 Day 1: Bangkok – Vientiane via the adventurous night train. Your adventure to Laos starts aboard the night train from Bangkok to Vientiane, arriving the following morning at the train station in Nong Khai. Next stop is the immigration office where you will receive...

Southern Laos 5 Days and 4 Nights

5 Days Southern Laos LAO-004 Day 1: Ubon Ratchathani – Pakse – Bolaven Plateau Upon arrival at the Thai/Laos border, you will be met by our guide who will drive you to the first stop on your South Laos adventure: Bolaven Plateau via Pakse. In Pakse you will spend the...

Travelling Through the Heart of Laos 11 Days and 10 Nights

Travelling through the heart of Laos 11 days – LAO-005 Highlights Two days cruising down Mekong River Visit Plain of Jars Visit Vang Vieng and Vientiane Day 1: Chiang Khong – Pak Beng Upon arrival Laos side we meet up with our local guide before continuing our trip to Laos....