Laos

Still relatively unexplored, the ‘Land of a Million Elephants’ retains a sleepy charm with World Heritage sites, a rich Buddhist culture and a growing selection of luxury hotels.

Gentle and enigmatic, land-locked Laos is bursting with breathtaking natural beauty, rich colonial influences, wondrous monuments and ethnic colour.

From the forest-clad mountains of the north to the islands in the far south, there are bewitching experiences at every turn. Discover its modest capital, Vientiane, on the banks of the Mekong where cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés complement charming French–Indochinese shopfronts. To the north, World Heritage listed Luang Prabang, also on the Mekong River, is a delight. This former capital is overflowing with gilded temples, processions of monks, colourful markets and artisan made handicrafts while outlying villages provide a snapshot of the country’s ethnic diversity.

In the country’s southwest, Champasak and the Bolaven Plateau sit high above the Mekong Valley amidst coffee and tea plantations. The ancient Khmer religious complex, Wat Phou, is the most important of the area’s spiritual centres and not to be missed.

Whether it’s a private boat tour of the stunning 4000 Islands, an afternoon sampling traditional Laotian fare in the comfort of a local home or an authentic Baci welcome ceremony, a journey with A&K to Laos is certain to be remembered for years to come.

Decades of in-country expertise means our Journey Designers can curate exceptional activities and experiences for you that are beyond the reach of the average traveller. Piece these together as a framework for your own bespoke adventure or find them in our featured journeys.

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Continent Asia
Language Lao
Capital Vientiane
Population 7,284,596
Area 236,800 km²
Currency Lao kip

When to Go

Laos is best visited between November and February when the weather is both warm and dry, and river travel along the Mekong is made easy and enjoyable thanks to high water levels. The heaviest rainfall generally occurs between August and September whilst the hottest temperatures are March to June when temperatures can climb to 35°C and above.

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Our Asia travel experts have spent decades pioneering one-of-a-kind luxury holidays through Southeast Asia. So, whether you choose one of our luxury small group tours, private journeys or ask our travel experts to tailor-make your very own custom itinerary, rest assured that you’ll be immersed in the very best of Laos. Our long-standing connections and partnerships in the country allow us to offer our guests the best routes of discovery, the most desirable room categories, the finest transport options and access to exclusive experiences with the best experts in the region, as well as unmatched service at every stage of your journey.

This kind of unencumbered insight into the authentic heart and soul of a place — to the people and sites that exist far beyond the reach of the average traveller — is something we pride ourselves on and ensure we deliver on every journey we create.

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