Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FROM LEFT
LANE XANG AVENUE
, VIENTIANE;
NAM OU RIVER, MUANG NGOI
ITINERARIES
Laos isn't a huge country, but getting around it can take time - especially if you veer
away from the usual tourist trail. The classic route, “Between Two Capitals”, is de-
servedly popular with visitors wanting a quick introduction to Laos, with a good mix
of cities and natural beauty, plus plenty of tourist comforts along the way. The other
two itineraries suggested here require more time, but reward handsomely with sleepy
temples, plunging waterfalls, hill-tribe treks and mysterious ruins.
BETWEEN TWO CAPITALS
This route is well trodden, with good road and river connections, and could easily be covered
in ten days. Allow an extra week if you want to spend time exploring the countryside around
Vang Vieng.
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Houayxai
Once a staging post for Chinese merchants, this little border town is now best
known as the launching point for slow boat rides to Luang Prabang.
