Laos Travel Guide

Laos – Luscious landscapes, winding rivers, beautiful people. With an experience to offer everyone, a visit to Laos will leave you with long-lasting and treasured memories. Here is some travel information about getting around Laos.

Introduction

Laos – known as the jewel of Southeast Asia, the country has remained relatively untouched from modern globalisation, making it a great destination to visit. The true beauty of Laos lies in its people, the centuries old traditions, and its lush and pristine landscapes.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang was recently ranked as one of the most desirable travel destinations. This tranquil town along the Mekong River is dotted with glittering temples and traditional residences that are infused with French colonial architecture. Each morning at sunrise, magical Luang Prabang bears witness to hundreds of saffron-robed monks gliding through the streets, participating in the almsgiving ceremony, an old Buddhist ritual steeped in tradition and one of the region’s most iconic images. For many visitors Luang Prabang is Laos, but more intrepid travellers will discover a country within the towns, untainted by mass tourism. See our Laos COVID-19 updates for current information about travel in Laos during the time of COVID-19.