"The Vietnamese plant the rice,
the Cambodians watch it grow,
and the Laotians listen to it grow".

To many Westerners Laos is so obscure that without a detailed map of Asia, they couldn't tell you where it is - much less anything else about it.

Laos dropped out of the news after the Pathet Lao takeover in 1975. And therein lies much of its charm. The country's isolation, for reasons of war and politics, has preserved an older, slower, and more traditional way of life: Old Asia, Asia without the crowds.

It is a delightful country in which to travel - the pace is slow and relaxed and everywhere you will be welcomed with smiles.

 

 

 


Laos: Land of the Elephant Kings - 18 days
Bangkok - Ubon Ratchathani - Si Phan Don - Boloven Plateau - Vientiane - Plain of Jars - Luang Prabang - Luang Nam Tha - Nam Hua - Muang Sing - Golden Triangle - Chiang Khong - Chiang Rai

A comprehensive and unforgettable journey of discovery through one of Asia’s least known and enigmatic of countries - the mighty Mekong, mysterious Plain of Jars, rural villages and ethnic minorities, exquisite temples, riverside cafes, colorful markets, exquisite textiles and the ‘Golden Triangle’. Stunning landscapes, distinctive architecture, a diversity of peoples – a land of serenity and beauty.


Jewel of the Mekong - 13 days
Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong - Pak beng - Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Bangkok

Savor Thai’s incredible cuisine at the Chiang Mai night market, take a slow boat down the Mekong to charming Luang Prabang, kayak amid the karst formations of Vang Vieng and enjoy a sunset beer on the banks of the Mekong after exploring the shady boulevards of Vientiane.


Dream Weavers - 17 days
Textiles & Crafts of Laos & Vietnam
Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Mekong Delta

Enter a world where time is measured, not in hours, but in crop cycles and embroidery stitches; where art is a way of life and traditional crafts have been passed down through hundreds of generations.
A very special journey in which you visit weavers and craftsmen and women of Laos and Vietnam in their villages - discovering their lives along with their craft.


Highlights of Laos - 8 days
Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Bangkok

Discover the essence of Laos – Experience life along the Mekong and the people who make this country so special. From the oriental headiness of Bangkok to the tranquil charm of Luang Prabang and timelessness of Vientiane this is a memorable introduction to a land that is a treasure trove of history and culture.


Indochina Explorer - 23 days
Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Tay Ninh - Phnom Pehn -Siem Reap (Angkor)

An extraordinary journey through an extraordinary region. Discover the hear and soul of the diverse delights of Indochina - the whirlwind of activity that is Bangkok and the gentle culture and smiling people of Laos. Cruise the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, watch the sunset over the Mekong, shop the lovely boulevards of Hanoi. Encounter history, both ancient and modern in Vietnam’s imperial capital, Cambodia’s Killing Fields and the unbelievable splendor that is Angkor.