Laos travel guide

Laos welcomes travelers with forested mountains, the winding Mekong River, and a slower pace that feels increasingly rare in Southeast Asia. Bordered by Thailand and Vietnam, with China to the north, Myanmar to the northwest, and Cambodia to the south, Laos has no coastline, yet its landlocked geography is exactly what keeps it feeling wonderfully...

If you are mapping out your route through Laos, chances are this question has already come up: is the train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang actually worth building a schedule around? The short answer is yes, especially if your time in the country is limited. What used to take an entire day by road now...

Laos in October feels like the country taking a deep breath after months of rain. The skies begin to clear, the rivers run high and proud, and the whole landscape turns a shade of green you will not see at any other time of year. If you have been wondering whether this is the month...

Combining Laos and Cambodia into a single trip is one of the smartest moves a traveler can make in Southeast Asia, and there is a simple reason why. Siem Reap and Luang Prabang sit only around ninety minutes apart by air, which means the transition between them is smooth rather than exhausting. Cambodia brings the...

Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang sit at the heart of any well-planned Laos itinerary. Thankfully, getting between them has never been easier, thanks to the Laos China Railway, which turned a bumpy half day drive into a smooth ride of under two hours. You have three main ways to make the trip: the high speed...

Planning a trip to Laos and wondering how to make the most of 7 days? You’ve come to the right place. In this guide, our travel specialists at Indochina Voyages walk you through a day-by-day itinerary covering Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane – the golden triangle of Laos travel. Whether you’re a first-timer or...

August is Laos’s rainiest month, but that’s exactly why savvy travelers love it. Lush green scenery, dramatic waterfalls at their peak, far fewer tourists, and noticeably lower prices make August one of the most rewarding months to explore the country. This guide, written by Indochina Voyages specialists with over a decade of on-the-ground experience, covers...

There is no direct bus or flight from Vang Vieng to Pakse. The 760 km journey requires at least one connection, either via Vientiane by train or road, then a short flight south, or an overnight bus with a layover in the capital. This guide breaks down every realistic option with current prices, travel times,...