Explore in Laos

Vat Si Mueang (Wat Simuang)

Vat Si Mueang is the most frequented temple in Vientiane by Laotians themselves. It shelters the lak mueang, the founding pillar of the capital, and pulses with authentic daily devotion.

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is one of Luang Prabang's most revered temples, distinguished by its gilded façade with five tiers of roofs and intricate bas-reliefs depicting the life of Buddha.

Vieng Xay Caves

In the limestone karsts of northeastern Laos, the Vieng Xay Caves sheltered the Pathet Lao leadership during American bombing campaigns. A rare historical site, 30 km from Sam Neua.

Vat Phou

Vat Phou is a complex of pre-Angkorian Khmer temples perched on Mount Phou Kao, near Champassak. UNESCO-listed since 2001, it features refined sculptures, a sacred spring, and panoramic views over the Mekong.

That Luang (Pha That Luang)

Pha That Luang is the national monument of Laos: a grand golden Buddhist stupa from the 16th century, symbol of Lao sovereignty, best visited in late afternoon for its golden light.

Si Phan Don (The 4,000 Islands)

Si Phan Don, the "4,000 islands" of the Mekong, offers rare dolphins, powerful waterfalls and colonial heritage in a pristine natural setting in southern Laos.

Tham Phu Kham Caves

Just outside Vang Vieng, Tham Phu Kham combines an active Buddhist shrine, limestone chambers and a turquoise natural pool nestled at the base of a dramatic karst massif.

Kong Lor Cave

Kong Lor Cave pierces a limestone massif in Khammouane over seven kilometers. Traversed by motorized boat between giant stalactites and soaring ceilings, it emerges into a lush valley.

Ban Nioy Hai

Wat Xieng Thong

Founded in 1560 by King Setthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang, renowned for its mosaic tree of life.

Vat Pha Singkham

Tham Kang Caves

Near Muang Ngoi Neua, the Tham Kang caves combine underground exploration, Vietnam War heritage and trekking through the Nam Ou valley.

Tham Chang Cave

An iconic speleological site in Vang Vieng, Tham Chang cave combines the history of a cave village, karst landscapes and swimming at the foot of the Nam Song river.

Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center

At the entrance to Kuang Si Falls, this sanctuary run by Free the Bears houses 38 moon bears rescued from poaching and bile trafficking.

Tad Sae Waterfall

Twenty kilometers from Luang Prabang, Tad Sae lines its limestone terraces and turquoise pools, accessible only by boat on the Nam Khan River.

Stupa Sikhottabong

Golden tower standing nearly 29 m on the Mekong riverbank, 6 km from Thakhek: millennia-old history, royal vihara, open-air museum and annual festival.

Royal Palace Museum

A former royal residence of Laos converted into a museum, the Haw Kham in Luang Prabang houses the throne room, royal apartments and the Phra Bang.

Plain of jars

Plain of Jars

A unique megalithic site in Southeast Asia, the Plain of Jars brings together hundreds of stone urns dating back 2,000 years, UNESCO-listed since 2019.

Phou Khao Khouay National Park

Just 40 km from Vientiane, Phou Khao Khouay National Park spans 2,000 km² of sandstone forests, waterfalls and rivers, home to wild elephants and ethnic villages on its periphery.