Laidback Laos, wonderful to explore difficult to leave.....
Affectionately known as 'the land of a million elephants” Laos is one of South East Asia's most enchanting countries cherishing many of the traditions that have disappeared elsewhere in the region. Laos is eye-wateringly beautiful boasting a rich embroidery of traditional culture and wondrous scenery.
Sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam, Laos offers visitors all the romantic visions associated with South East Asia saffron-robed monks, gilded temples and rusty bicycles.
The sleepy Vientiane is the capital with a charming timeless quality to rural life, with its stilt houses and paddy fields. Laos is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in South East Asia, reflecting its geographic location as a crossroads of Asia.
Whether it is the cities of the lowlands or the villages of the highlands, Laos offers wonderful opportunities for local interaction.
Laos is Indochina’s final frontier, only now emerging after years of isolation, and a country of steep, jungle-robed valleys inhabited by resilient communities who live at a refreshingly unhurried pace. The Hmong people live off the land in the remote mountains of the north, Kahu and Alak elders in the south still have traditional face tattoos, and the Katang villagers of central Laos sleep with forest spirits.
Luang Prabang, is a mosaic of golden wats and Indochinese villas, the streets are often filled with silent processions of monks while Vientiane an abundance of faded French-colonial mansions and coffe#e shops. Much of Laos is blanket of greenery, carved with slow-flowing tributaries of the Mekong.
Laos has everything, you can adventure in the underground river caves or take a jungle ziplines before climbing the karsts. To wind down, why not take a walk on the wild side and look out for gibbons, elephants, tigers and clouded leopards. Then explore ancient temples and immerse yourself in Lao spiritual life complimented with a spa session or yoga class.
Laos is the perfect destination for...
- An easy-going, peaceful atmosphere and a pace of life unique to this region of the world
- Exploring the stunning pagodas, palaces and colonial mansions in Luang Prabang and French colonial architecture and magnificent Buddhist temples in Vientiane
- Taking our Indochina Panorama tour to explore the main highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
- Spotting gibbons, elephants, tigers and clouded leopards in Nam Ha National Park
- Kayaking, caving and rock climbing amid verdant rice paddies and karst rock formations
- Relaxing at a traditional Lao sauna, where the herb-infused steam is the perfect cure for a long day on the road
If you want to tread a path across this charming country contact your personal travel executive.
Enquire today for your journey to Laos!
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