On your tour through Laos you’ll find that Vientiane, the unhurried capital, is an interesting mix of Buddhist temples and French patisseries. Its most famous monument is the 16th-century golden stupa of Pha That Luang, considered the holiest site in the country. Laos’s version of the Arc de Triomphe of Paris, is the ornate Patuxai Victory Gate, a war memorial studded with images of Hindu gods.
Surrounded by mountains, Laos’s ancient capital and cultural center Luang Prabang lies at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. Golden roofed Buddhist monasteries and colonial French architecture coexist in this UNESCO World Heritage city. In winter, the best time of the year to visit Laos, take a leisurely cruise down the serene river Mekong in a traditional long boat, passing rice fields and villages. Float past the cliffs of the Nam Ou River, and visit Pak Ou Caves, replete with several thousand tiny Buddha statues. In the late evening, head to the Handicraft Night Market, bursting with textiles, ceramics, and a range of handicrafts.
While in Luang Prabang, hop across to Elephant Village, where rescued elephants are rehabilitated, and guests allowed to interact with them. Spring for a cooking class, and learn to make a slew of Laotian dishes. Let your journey through this country move at a gentle, relaxed pace. Enchanting Travels experts will not only chalk out your step-by step itinerary, they’ll make sure everything runs like clockwork, and you have not a worry in the world.
Laos has varied climatic conditions in different regions of the country. However, the climate is hot and tropical in most parts of the country. Follow this link for an overview on when to visit.
Glittering temples, fascinating culture and peaceful mountain kingdoms – Laos is brimming with treasures. Follow the link to discover our top 10 Laos attractions.
We just came back from Vietnam, Cambodia,Laos,and Thailand. From the time we first called and spoke to Kate who helped us set up our itinerary,to the time we got to all our stops,we were met by guides and drivers who were all wonderful. Knowing we had a concierge that we could call at anytime this trip was 45 days from Feb 6- March 20. This trip was a trip of a lifetime and very grateful that we found Enchanting Tours. I recommend them highly. Ed Pino Liz Baum
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Ed Pino
USA
Enchanting Travels has experienced travel experts that help you plan a custom itinerary. I have used them twice now and they seem to always interpret our travel preferences correctly when it comes to pacing and tour selection. They often have similar tours to others in the location, but I think Enchanting has superior guides and staff. I would recommend Enchanting to anyone looking to create a custom travel journey. I will use them again!
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Maureen Mooney
Canada
I’ve recommended Enchanting Travels to our friends. Our travel specialist, Ranjana, knows and respects our travel preferences, which makes the itinerary on target the first go round and eliminates a lot of reworking. We have been very pleased with every trip she has arranged for us and will continue to book trips with her. Her attention to detail and the “little surprises” she adds in always end up being our favorite part of the trip.