Culture vultures can swing into a world of Lao arts, culture, and heritage all over the country. Inspect ancient Buddhist temples and stupas, each with a story to match their history and location. And explore a pair of UNESCO World Heritage sites and countless ancient attractions. Want to visit ethnic villages, meet the locals, and … Read more
Adrenaline addicts can reach new highs in Laos. Zip line through the jungle canopy and stay in tree forts. Climb sheer cliffs or hike steep trails to mountaintops for breath-taking views. Explore a limestone landscape pocked with little-known, endless caves. Battle all levels of rapids in a kayak or raft. Spend a few days in … Read more
Northern Laos Village Visits & Homestays Bokeo: Stay awhile in Houay Xay or travel on the Tea Caravan Trail to Luang Namtha and stop at an ethnic village. Nam Keung’s Bokeo Social Enterprise specialises in ethnic Lahu forest products such as ginger candy, herbal medicine, and banana liquor. Ban Pa Na opens the door to … Read more
Curiosity leads to adventure. What’s down that path? What’s around the next turn? What’s inside that hole in the mountain? In Laos, the answer is, “Plenty. Go have a look.” And, there’s loads of Easy Adventures for all ages and levels of ability. That easy trail might lead to a giant waterfall. Ride a bike … Read more
Northern Laos Performance arts are as much a part of Luang Prabang’s cultural heritage as the UNESCO city’s temples and colonial buildings. Everyone loves a good tale, and the 30-seat Garavek Traditional Story Telling Theatre delivers every evening. Listen to classic Lao folklore in English with traditional musical accompaniment. Hear the legend of Mount Phousi … Read more
Break free from conventional adventure tours that stick with a single activity, and immerse yourself in the nature, culture, and heritage of Laos on a Combo Tour. You can find tours that piece together parts of existing treks, kayaking trips, boat rides, and cycling routes to deliver a logical and exciting line up. Multi-day combo … Read more
Feel the soul of Lao people in their finely woven and intricately embroidered silk textiles. Capture the essence of the country’s culture, nature, and heritage in paintings and photos by top talents. Feel the direction of Laos’ blooming modern artists. Ponder subtle regional differences in traditional crafts on your visits to the country’s galleries, and … Read more
Over the centuries, migrating ethnic groups blazed trails along jungle-rivers and up mountains to establish isolated villages in Laos. Today, anyone can follow these paths to places and people forgotten by time. Moderate 1-day and overnight treks disappear into the forest and land at ethnic villages for a cultural interaction. Extreme adventurers can embark on … Read more
Cotton Weaving: Watch and learn the entire cotton weaving process, from picking to weaving, at several Lao villages. Start with deseeding and softening raw cotton, before rolling it into tubes. Continue with spinning that ends at a rack of spools. The cotton is placed in vats of natural dyes, before reaching looms tucked under … Read more
Fill the knowledge gap between reading about Laos and experiencing it with a trip to a museum. Step into the past and ponder the relics of yesteryear. You’ll learn and see Lao history and culture in a way no writer can describe. Provincial museums profile their distinctive histories and traditions. Special interest museums introduce you … Read more
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