Explore in Laos

Tham Kang Caves

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

Pha Ngern Mountain

At Vang Vieng, Pha Ngern Mountain (Silver Cliff) takes 30 to 45 minutes to climb and opens two viewpoints over the Nam Song River, rice paddies and mountains.

Ock Pop Tok Boutique

Social enterprise dedicated to Laotian textiles in Luang Prabang: Living Craft Center, natural dye garden, initiation workshops and silk boutique on the banks of the Mekong.

Mekong River

Cruises, Friendship Bridges, Pak Ou Cave, 4000 Islands: practical guide to the Mekong in Laos, the world's tenth-largest river by discharge and a major axis of the country.

Lao Buffalo Dairy

Laos's first buffalo dairy farm, on the road to Kuang Si from Luang Prabang: guided tours, tastings and a project supporting local farmers.

Khoun Kong Leng Lake

Northeast of Thakhek, Khoun Kong Leng Lake is a sacred karst water body, 21 meters deep, fed by an underground river.

Gibbon Expérience

Gibbon Experience

Treetop cabins and zip lines in Nam Kan National Park: Gibbon Experience combines adventure, conservation and local employment from Houay Xay.

Ban Phanom Village

Located 4 km from Luang Prabang, Ban Phanom is a weaver's village specializing in silk, cotton, and saa paper—a historic supplier to the royal court.

Sam Neua

Sam Neua

Secluded capital of Hua Phan province, Sam Neua unveils the history of the Pathet Lao, the caves of Vieng Xay, weaving villages and wild trekking trails.

Paksong

Paksong

The Laotian coffee capital perched at 1,300m, Paksong opens the doors to the Bolaven Plateau, its waterfalls and organic plantations.

Paksane

Paksane

Capital of Borikhamxay province, Paksane serves as a gateway to Nam Kading and Phou Khao Khouay. Waterfalls, ethnic villages and authentic markets.

Pak beng

Pakbeng

A river stopover on the Mekong between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, Pakbeng offers you Khamu villages, elephants and sunset views over the river.

Pak Kading

Pakkading

Pakkading, a quiet town in Borikhamxay, opens the doors to the Nam Kading NBCA: 1,600 km² of protected forest, rare wildlife and exclusive ecotourism.

Oudomxay Province

The provincial capital of northwestern Laotian mountains, Oudomxay brings together treks, ethnic villages, karst caves and ancient Buddhism. Complete guide to planning your visit.

Nong Khiau

Nong Khiaw

Bordered by the Nam Ou River and surrounded by dramatic karst mountains, Nong Khiaw is the standout destination in northern Laos for trekking, viewpoints and remote villages.

MuangXai

A discreet capital in northern Laos, MuangXai conceals 12 ethnic groups, one of the country's largest caves, and villages where time moves to the rhythm of the rice paddies.

Muang Khua

Muang Khua

Set along the Nam Ou River, Muang Khua is northern Laos' hidden gem: scenic river cruises to Nong Khiaw, treks through Khmu villages, and your passage into Vietnam.

Louang Namtha

Luang Namtha

Gateway to northern Laos, Luang Namtha combines Nam Ha trekking, ethnic villages, and morning markets in a pristine valley.