Laos Tour Packages – Adventure in Nature

Of all Laos tour packages the most interesting are the ones that combine your trip with an

adventure that freshen up your mind and soul. Laos is a country in the heart of the South - East

Asia and in the center of Indochina peninsula that has no access to the sea and beach lines

unlike its neighboring Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. In this Laos Guide I will try to give you

all the advice to spend a pleasant holiday, no matter what type of vacation in Indochina you are

looking after. The best times to visit Laos are the months of November, February and August,

also, considered the high season for travel to Laos, as it is very hot and there is little rain.

However, from the period of July to October due to rainy and monsoon season there are less

travelers in Laos and also the season from May to July is a great time for adventure seekers to

hike in the mountains of northern Laos. For traveling in Laos make sure to have the following

items with you: sarong, sweater or light jacket for the rainy season, Hiking shoes and flip-flops,

valid passport and visa though Laos tourist visa is now issue at the borders and airports of

Laos, international driving license, in case you would like to drive and enough cash, as if you

travel to remote area then you may find it very difficult to find the ATM.

Be protagonists of a journey that give you an exciting feeling that sooner or later everyone

needs to experience in order to enjoy the wonders that Laos has to offer. Through this guide it

will be very easy to understand what you can see within a country that has become a tourist trail

since the last decade.

Best sites to include to your Laos Tour Packages

Laos has a very long history, indeed the first settlements date back to four thousand years ago,

thanks to the very favorable position and a spectacular and grandiose nature of the country.

Highlights are ranges from eco-tourism and the artistic and religious heritage, 60% of the

population are following the Buddhist religion.

Vientiane: In the capital you can visit the Pagodas and typical tower-shaped buildings and

temples that are really unique. A few kilometers from Vientiane, you can relax to the Buddha

Park. Vientiane itself is a very laid back city that makes anyone to stay a little more, enjoy your

evening at the bank side of the Mekong River and admire the French style architecture.

Luang Prabang: A town with thousands of years of history and the ancient capital of the Laos,

now a World Heritage Site, where you can see an idyllic landscape and rich of ancient buildings.

Between the two major cities lies a small village called Vang Vieng, where you can admire the

beauty of natural caves and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.

Plain of Jars: is an Archaeological site that is considered as the only ancient site in Laos, is

located in Xiang khoang that unearthed the prehistoric period dating back to the 500 BC

belonging to the first civilized communities, when visiting this site, make sure to visit the ethnic

minority tribes that living around in the local villages, this surely will be a nice experience to

meet and see them in the daily life, some tour providers provide overnight stay with the local

tribes with the simple facilities such as home-stay, sometimes no shower for few days, but the

matter is you will experience a nice ethical life style.

Champasak and Sothern Laos: in the province of Champasak, visiting the ruins of the temple

called the Wat Pou and Pha pheng waterfalls are should not to be missed. Finally, to fully enjoy

the atmosphere you must take a Laos tour packages that is following the Mekong River, leading

to the discovery of beautiful places and lush green nature, the Mekong river Cruise in Laos is

one of the best examples.

The most important festivals in Laos are: the 'Lunar New Year, celebrated around April, the

feast of That Lua, which takes place in November and the Bun Bang Fai, or feast of fools, which

takes place in May.

However, remember, to bring a jacket, a sweater, an umbrella, shoes and some flip flops,

because they are easy to remove when visiting temples. The currency of Laos is the Kip (1 euro

is worth about 10,000 kip), US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted in the banks and currency

exchangers. For travel to Laos you will required to have a passport wit decent validity and the

visa either beforehand, or apply it upon arrival through any land borders or in an international

Airports in Laos, a 30 day Laos tourist visa is cost between US $ 23 to 45, depend on your

nationality, make sure to carry a passport sized photo and cash in hand.

Laos tourist visa is issued at the following borders:

Visa-on-arrival in Laos is issued to all international airports in Laos as well as the friendship

bridges with Thailand, also, in most land borders (except for the borders with Myanmar)

Vientiane Wattay Airport

Pakse Airport

Luang Prabang Airport

Savannakhet Airport

Friendship Bridge in Vientiane

Friendship Bridge Thakaek

Friendship Bridge Savannakhet

Train station in Vientiane Tha Naleng

As for the Laos foods, they are not very imaginative; in fact, the cuisines of Laos are pretty

much similar to its neighboring China and Thailand or sometimes Vietnam. The main

ingredients are vegetables, chicken, pork and duck, and sometimes a little fish.

Among the many souvenirs to buy, I recommend fabrics, wooden, stone or bone sculptures,

jewelry in gold and silver (as the price is very good) and an opium pipe that is a plus and is

completely handmade.

Arts and culture in Laos

The predominant religion in Laos, as neighboring countries, is Buddhism so there is a

considerable influence of Buddhist worship in the local culture. Temples have considerable

importance in society and today is a place of worship and important meeting. The temple

architecture differs however from that of Thai temples; those in Laos are more decorated. Since

1990 it has developed a cultural policy in Laos and was built several museums and cultural

centers that host any kind of cultural event. Traditional music is focused on complex classical

percussion; folk music is represented by the song and the khene, a kind of mouth organ. The

Laotian theater focuses around a thematic text, often full of humor and wordplay licentious, if not

entirely vicious.

Landscapes and the countryside sceneries

The Mekong River valley is a mythical place in Laos. You will be enchanted by magical

countryside in a tropical environment. In the midst of rice fields and bamboo forests, you will be

fascinated by the atmosphere of this quiet place, ideal for meditation. The surrounded area

where Plain of Jars located is another place to be, where you can admire beautiful landscapes.

This plain is amazing from the archaeological point of view: you will find huge stone jars

scattered in the fields. The biggest is called King and weighs nearly 6 tons.

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