Laos Travel Guides

Discover authentic experiences and hidden gems across Laos.

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Why Vang Vieng's 'Tourist Overflow' May Be an Illusion

Discover overlooked Vang Vieng vistas away from the crowds.

Vang Vieng Tour A Blue lagoon 3 with Caves and Zipline (affiliate link)

Vang Vieng Tour B - Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour (affiliate link)

Laos, Vang Vieng

Why Vang Vieng Looks Better From A Hot Air Balloon

Floating high above its karst beauty at dawn

Vang vieng Cloud Walk Hot Air Balloons and Paragliding Tour (affiliate link)

Vang Vieng Laos Hot Air Balloon Adventure Tour (affiliate link)

Vang Vieng, Laos

Why the Kuang Si Falls Are a Mistake for Your Laos Itinerary

Discover authentic relaxation amid Luang Prabang’s serene offerings

Luang Prabang Cooking, Pottery & Candle Experience (affiliate link)

The Namkhan - 90 Minutes Private Signature Scrub and Massage (affiliate link)

Laos, Luang Prabang, Laos

Why Skip Vientiane's Busyness for Laos's Natural Thrills?

Experience Laos’s wild side and escape the crowds

100 Water Falls Treking At Nong Khiaw(1 Day) (affiliate link)

Pakse Zipline Experience in Tad Fane Waterfall (affiliate link)

Laos, Vientiane, Pakse, Nong Khiaw

Why Skip Luang Prabang's Tourist Trail for Nong Khiaw's Waterfall Adventures

Discover Laos’s hidden natural beauty and escape the crowds

100 Water Falls Treking At Nong Khiaw(1 Day) (affiliate link)

Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking (affiliate link)

Laos, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoy, Luang Prabang

Why Luang Prabang's True Flavor Isn't on Your Radar

Discover Laos through the untraveled culinary path

Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in (affiliate link)

Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks (affiliate link)

Traditional Market Tour and Private Laotian Cooking Class with a Local (affiliate link)

Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings (affiliate link)

Home-cooked dinner & Baci ceremony with Villagers in Ban Nasang (affiliate link)

Laos, Luang Prabang, Laos

Why Luang Prabang's Best Experiences Aren't on Your Tourist Map

Discover the unexpected joys of Lao culture firsthand

Home-cooked dinner & Baci ceremony with Villagers in Ban Nasang (affiliate link)

Luang Prabang Cooking, Pottery & Candle Experience (affiliate link)

Luang Praban Buddha's Light Stage Show Ticket (affiliate link)

Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in (affiliate link)

Ban Nasang, Laos, Luang Prabang

Why Laos' Most Beautiful View Includes a Loom

More than just scenic vistas, discover Laos’ rich weaving culture.

Savannakhet outskirt Day Trip Dong Natad Trekking (affiliate link)

Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking (affiliate link)

1 Day Nong khiaw to Weaving Village Mung Ngoi and Kayaking (affiliate link)

Laos, Muang Ngoy, Nong Khiaw, Savannakhet

Why Everyone Goes to Patuxay Monument and What They're Missing in Vientiane

Discover Vientiane’s Genuine Heartbeat Nearby

Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch (affiliate link)

Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch (affiliate link)

Private Tour: Half-day City Guided Tour of Vientiane (affiliate link)

1-Day Vientiane City Adventure: Top Sights & Hidden Gems (affiliate link)

Vientiane, Laos

Why Angkor Wat Isn't the Only Must-See in Southeast Asia

Explore Luang Prabang’s local wonders away from the crowds

The Bamboo Experience in Luang Prabang (affiliate link)

Luang Prabang Street Food Culture, Paper Handicraft Village Tour (affiliate link)

Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in (affiliate link)

Laos, Southeast Asia

When Laos is More Than a Backdrop: Adventures Beyond the Ordinary

Discover unexpected serenity in waterfalls and viewpoints.

Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking (affiliate link)

Pakse Zipline Experience in Tad Fane Waterfall (affiliate link)

Laos, Nong Khiaw, Pakse

Vientiane’s Flavors for Those Who Dare to Deviate from the Usual

Taste Laos beyond the obvious in Vientiane’s culinary corners

Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch (affiliate link)

Vientiane Cuisine and Culture with Tuk Tuk Private Tour (affiliate link)

Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk (affiliate link)

Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane's Enigma: A City Where Bikes Trump Cars and Temples Whisper History

Discover the Lao capital through its lesser-known charms

Private Tour: Half-day City Guided Tour of Vientiane (affiliate link)

Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour | Laos (affiliate link)

Half Day Private Tour in Vientiane: City Highlights (affiliate link)

Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park (affiliate link)

Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch (affiliate link)

Laos, Vientiane, Laos

Trade Patuxai Views for Vientiane Adventures

Discover Vientiane’s Charm Beyond Patuxai’s Crowds

Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour | Laos (affiliate link)

Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour (affiliate link)

Vientiane Day Trip By Bike To Tad Moon Waterfall (affiliate link)

Vientiane Half-Day City Tour (affiliate link)

Laos, Patuxai, Vientiane

Luang Prabang Isn't Your Only Laos Destination

Vang Vieng Adventures Await Just a Journey Away

Vang Vieng Kayaking Fun Rapid and Float Tour (affiliate link)

One Day Kayaking, Zipline and Tubing In Cave from Vang Vieng (affiliate link)

One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng (affiliate link)

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Laos

Laos: Skip the Crowds and Savor the Unseen

Experience Vientiane through flavors, scenery, and cycling paths undiscovered.

Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch (affiliate link)

Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour (affiliate link)

Private Tour Vientiane - VangVieng by Express Train (affiliate link)

Laos, Vientiane, VangVieng

How a Train Ticket Changed My View of Laos: Ditch the Packed Itinerary for Sustainable Adventure

Laos adventures, choice activities, and cultural insights redefined.

Luang Prabang Mountain Bike Cycling Tour (affiliate link)

Private Tour Explore Local Market & Kuang Si Waterfall (affiliate link)

Laos Railway: Train Tickets Easily - Skip the Lines - No worries (affiliate link)

Living Land Rice Farming Experience (affiliate link)

Laos