Laos Holidays

Landlocked Laos is one of South East Asia’s most captivating destinations, with breathtaking scenery and fascinating landmarks complemented by an enchanting back-in-time appeal. Soak up the slower pace of life in UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, one of the highlights of ‘the land of a million elephants’. This engaging former royal capital, cocooned in jungle-draped mountains where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet, is brimming with treasures. Wander the Old Town streets past ancient Buddhist temples and ochre-painted colonial houses, see saffron-robed monks collecting alms at dawn and enjoy the gentle bustle of the sprawling night market where Lao cuisine and crafts take centre stage.

Venture further with a laidback cruise along the palm-fringed Mekong, past sleepy hamlets and waterfront gardens to mysterious limestone caves packed with miniature wooden statues of Buddha. Head up the quieter reaches of the Ham Khan to discover a village where Lue artisans weave silk threads into colourful cloth and mulberry bush bark is turned into paper. A short drive away, hidden within the forest, there are more watery pleasures to savour at the Kuang Si Falls, where you can wander a network of nature trails between refreshing dips in crystal-clear pools.

If you like the sound of Laos and its under-the-radar attractions, talk to us about adding it to your perfect made-to-measure South East Asia holiday.