Laos Tours: Laos Travel Guide
Laos was closed off to visitors for 20 years in the 1960s and 70s, and remains an explorer’s wonderland and one of the best-kept secrets in Asia. Laos has a quiet ambiance and relaxed pace, and its striking natural beauty, the genuine warmth of its people, and the richness of the culture tend to surprise and enchant even the most experienced traveler.Laos remains a poor, tradition-bound agrarian society, with the life-giving waters of the Mekong River providing sustenance to this landlocked nation. Buddhism is the foundational element in Lao society—having survived decades of prevailing Communist ideology, the purging of “reactionary” class elements in the 1970s and 80s, and the recent introduction of free market principles and foreign investment.
After 300 years of nearly continuous warfare with powerful foreign nations (the last being the U.S.) Laos is enjoying relative peace, unfortunately purchased through a political dictatorship that silences opponents. It is a testament to the resiliency of the Lao people that despite their sufferings, they remain so genuinely friendly, and welcome visitors with open arms. Don’t delay a trip to Laos. It is a chance to explore a country long isolated from modernizing influences, and an opportunity to see the Southeast Asia of old.
How to Plan your Travel in Laos
The prospect of building a custom journey from scratch around your interests is a thrilling one, but where to begin? We’ve distilled a massive amount of information into this organized format to get you started on planning travel in Laos. Use our Essential Laos section as a starting point, then delve into the other sections as your interests dictate. Call an Asia Transpacific Journeys Travel Specialist and express to them your vision of the perfect trip. They can then customize the trip of a lifetime based on your interests, budget and timeframe. Stellar references from past travelers are available to make you certain you’ve made the right choice by going with Asia Transpacific Journeys. Land costs start at $300 per person per day/double for beyond-the-ordinary lodging, meals, transport and private guide.
Laos Tourism, Experience Counts
We’ve been traveling in Laos since it cracked its door ajar two decades ago. We were the first American tour operator to run trips to Laos, and our expertise is called on by numerous institutions in designing custom trips to Laos, including the American Museum of Natural History, the World Affairs Council, Yale University, and many more. Our local guides in Laos are the pride of Asia Transpacific Journeys. You’ll be ushered into a deep understanding of Laotian culture through one-on-one discussions of its people, art, history and wildlife. >>Essential Laos
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