Custom Laos Travel

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Laos remains a 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— it is a testament to the deep spirituality and resiliency of the Lao people that despite their sufferings, they remain so genuinely warm and welcoming.

Your Journey Your Way
Call a Travel Specialist today to begin creating your unique journey. They can suggest features that will set your journey apart from cookie-cutter tourism.

• Spend a dreamy afternoon traveling by boat from UNESCO-listed Wat Phu Champasak to Khong Island.
• Explore remote tribal enclaves of the Hmong, Akha, Yao, Khamu, Lao Huay, Shan, Black Thai and Thai Lu near the Burmese border.
• Visit a small Lao Loum/Hmong village on the Mekong River and experience a baci ceremony with the Nai Ban (village chief) in a private house.
• Stay overnight in a small village temple overlooking the Mekong River, to experience the peaceful hospitality of the monks.
• Visit Phou Khao Khouay National Park with a biologist who specializes in orchids and medicinal plants.
• Ride a bicycle through the capital and discover hidden shrines of Vientiane’s guardian deities.
• At Nam Kading National Park contribute to the management and research of endangered species by setting up your own camera traps at known mineral licks.
• Learn about the Lao silk industry by seeing the mulberry trees and the silk worms then try your hand at weaving and dying your own piece.
• Take a 4-day boat trip on the remote Nam Ou River, visiting Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw, to explore villages and the amazing landscape.

Experience Counts

“The planning and execution was a study in perfection, but it was the way everyone handled the unexpected—an episode of deep vein thrombosis in Laos—that demonstrated why Priscilla and I will be Asia Transpacific Journeys fans (and customers) for life…We’re well and ready to go again!”

Arthur Ulene, MD
Custom Travel, Laos 2007

Call or email us to begin your journey today. Or request your free copy of our 92-page color catalog. Along with Asia and Pacific destination information, you’ll find helpful maps, insider tips, and amazing ideas for your next journey.