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Laos

Background & Highlights

A closely guarded secret for nearly 20 years, Laos has only recently begun to receive visitors. Landlocked and wedged uncomfortably between Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Burma (Myanmar), Laos is something of a rustic poor relation trapped in a time warp.

An hour flight from the steamy crush of Bangkok, Laos is a ...

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River Cruises

Mekong River Cruise, Southern Laos
Not far from the shores of the Mekong River in Southern Laos lie two of the regions most remarkable treasures, the mythical World Heritage site of Vat Phou and the Oun Moung Temple.

Mountain Bike Tours

The Rugged Mountains of Northern Indochina by Mountain Bike
A new border crossing is now open in the far reaches of Laos, so to make the most of this opportunity here is our newest tour. Cycle from beautiful Luang Prabang in Laos to the capital of Vietnam, travelling up rivers and over the mountains through a remote corner of the world. 



Mountain Bike Tours

Hanoi to Luang Prabang by Mountain Bike & Kayak
This exceptional adventure will take you through the dramatic, tribal, mountainous area of Northern Vietnam, bordering China, before descending to the ancient Royal city and World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, kayaking down the Nam Ou River in Laos. On the way it will pass through the newly opened border crossing at Dien Bien Phu, scene of the last great battle between the French colonial rulers and the Viet Ming freedom fighters in 1954 which finally saw the end to colonial rule in French Indochina.

Wat Xieng Thong

Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 by King Setthathirath on the peninsula between the Mekong and Khan rivers in Luang Prabang. It is one of the most important temples in Laos.

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