Laos

Laos is a hugely popular destination for hikers, as well as those wishing to relax on the impressive Mekong River boats. The few inhabitants have learnt to live with the landscape around them, using the dry season to temporarily plant crops in the lowered banks of the river.

The fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley and its rugged Annamite highlands offer visitors a real experience of traditional Southeast Asian life.

Scott Dunn’s highlights for Laos:

Witness the fascinating culture in Laos as people go about their everyday life on the Mekong River. Cruise from Luang Prabang, and take in the fishermen, villages and Buddhist temples as you journey to some of the most beautiful and remote places in Laos.
Discover the more relaxed and quiet riverside city of Vientiane in Laos, full of French colonial architecture, and be sure to watch the sunset over the Mekong River.

An historic city nestling in the hills, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO world heritage town and a wonderful place to meander. With fine temples dominating the tranquil streets and saffron-robed monks collecting alms, there’s an almost hallowed atmosphere. As part of the UNESCO plan, new buildings have been limited and development must be in keeping with this magical place. Luang Prabang is small, and ju

The Mekong River in Laos is set within a stunning landscape of mountain ranges and countryside. This busy river is a haven of relaxation, giving visitors a chance to witness the Laotians’ day-to-day life, synonymous as it is with the ebb and flow of the river. Watched the skilled fishermen at work is part of it, but if you’re lucky, you can also witness the Naga fireballs, an unexplained phenomeno

Busy and hectic in comparison to the rest of the country, Vientiane is still quiet compared with any other city in Asia. As of all Laos’ major cities, Vientiane is situated on the Mekong River, which forms the lifeline of the country. There’s a real mix of cultures here, with French colonial architecture sitting next to gilded temples, and freshly-baked French bread served next to shops selling no

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Laos

Luang Prabang

On the Mekong

Vientiane