Laos Tours

The best months to schedule your Laos vacation packages are from November to April. At that time, the country features less rainfall and comfortable temperatures ranging from 18°C (64.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), making temple tours, the Mekong River cruises, and trekking tours feasible.

Visiting during Laos' major festivals is also a wise decision. For instance, every October, locals celebrate the Boun Awk Phansa Festival, which marks the end of Buddhist Lent, and hold traditional performances such as singing and dancing, fireworks, lighting sky lanterns, and devout Buddhist rituals.

The rainy season, from May to October, may bring frequent showers, and please bring rain gear during this period. Laos undergoes the burning season around March, when farmers clear fields by burning, resulting in high smog, and it’s advisable to wear a mask.

Yes, Laos is generally welcoming to visitors, with the majority of the population practicing Buddhism and being hospitable. However, it’s advisable to carry your bag in front to prevent pickpockets in busy markets and crowded tourist attractions. During our escorted tours to Laos, our private guide will keep an eye on your safety. Additionally, uncleared unexploded bombs remain a problem in Xieng Khouang’s rural areas, so follow your guide closely and avoid strolling to places without a MAG safety sign.

There are four principal international airports in Laos, with the main gateways of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane and Luang Prabang International Airport. However, there are currently no direct flights from Europe or North America to Laos, and you’ll need a transfer in neighboring countries like Thailand and Vietnam.

Within the country, tuk-tuk auto rickshaws, local buses, and internal airlines are quite convenient. Besides, high-speed trains have shortened the travel time between major cities. It takes only 2 hours from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by high-speed train, and 1 hour to Vang Vieng. For independent explorations, you can also download the local taxi-hailing apps like LOCA and Indrive.

Traditional Lao cuisine is renowned for its distinctive blend of sour and spicy flavors, as well as its simple cooking methods, which are often seasoned with spices and highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. Sticky rice, with a soft and sticky texture, is the most common staple food. It is consumed by using the hand to scoop up a small amount of rice, roll it up, and then dip it in Laap, a cold mixed meat salad. Besides, grilled fish, green papaya salad, and Beerlao are also typical Laotian delicacies.

It should be noted that as the medical conditions in Laos are relatively poor, please drink bottled water rather than tap water. If you want to try some street food, opt for hot, well-cooked dishes in clean food stalls rather than raw seafood or vegetables.

More than half of the population in Laos practices Buddhism, and Buddhist temples are prevalent throughout the country. To show respect, please dress modestly when visiting temple sites and maintain a respectful distance from monks.

Take off your shoes when entering the temples’ main halls and participating in the morning alms-giving ceremony.

Please do not use your left hand to pass objects or point directly at others with your feet, as in Lao culture, the left hand and feet are considered dirty.

The head is regarded as a noble part, and it is taboo to touch others’ heads.