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With Rough Guides, tailor-made Laos trips give you the space to slow down without leaving the planning to chance. Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Pakse, and the 4000 Islands can form the backbone of your journey, with time for quieter places like Nong Khiaw or the hill villages around Phongsaly.

Laos is best when the route has room to breathe. Our local experts in Laos can shape your trip around river journeys, food, temples, hiking, coffee country, village stays, or simple days with a hammock and a view.

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What does a trip to Laos look like?

Expect a mix of gentle adventure and cultural depth. Start in Luang Prabang, with its temples, night markets, and Mekong sunsets.

Take a train to Vientiane for colonial architecture and riverside cocktails. Vang Vieng offers caves, kayaking, and wild landscapes. Down south, cruise the 4000 Islands or hike across the Bolaven Plateau’s coffee farms and waterfalls. 

Want something further off-grid? Add time in Vieng Xai’s war-era caves or trek the hills near Phongsaly. Rough Guides helps you piece together a route that fits your pace, with plenty of time to take it all in.

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