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Country Info: Laos

  • Local Time

    18:36
  • Current Weather for Vientiane

    Today´s Weather

    Vientiane 33 º C / 91.4 º F

  • Laos Quick Facts

    • Visa: Required
    • Population: 6.3 million
    • Capital city: Vientiane (pop 200,000)
    • Religion: Theravada Buddhism 
    • Currency: Kip (LAK)
    • Typical dish: Sticky rice and Laap (minced meat marinated in spices)
    • Cost of the local tipple: Beer Lao (£0.75)
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  • Our gallery from Laos

Holidays to Laos

Upstaged by its neighbours and often overlooked as a holiday or tour destination in its own right, Laos is emerging from the shadows to become one of Asia’s brightest stars. An outward looking Laos is now embracing tourism which has paved the way for a wave of new boutique hotels and opened up opportunities for exploring this lush and tranquil land as you travel around on your holiday to Laos or tour to Laos.

Holidays to Laos or tours to Laos are a step back in time to a quieter more thoughtful era. There are no frantic cities here and the pace of life is definitely relaxed as you travel around Laos, a country rich with natural and cultural delights. If a mix of wonderful landscapes, gleaming temples, refined accommodation and relaxed hosts appeals, then Laos is the place for you.

Some of Laos' highlights

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Your Reviews

"I just wanted to say that we all had an absolutely fantastic trip to Laos and Angkor….thank you (and everyone else who was involved) for making our holiday one that we will never forget. It really..."  Alasdair McWhirter - London

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