About
Explore its stunning nature and rich culture affordably, especially with the new high-speed train.
Why go
- Underrated country with raw and authentic landscapes
- Offers more adventure and wild nature compared to more comfortable thailand
- A place to learn stillness and decompress
Must try
- Hot air balloon ride
- Paramotoring
- Kuang si falls
- River tubing
- Slow boat along the mekong river
Pro tips
- Take the train instead of the slow boat if you have less time
- Rent a scooter to explore
- Use the laos-china railway for faster travel
- Book train tickets from luang prabang to vang vieng in advance
- Carry usd and exchange in vientiane or use a niyoforex card
Good to know
- Visa required, physical visa for slow boat ($40-50) for 30 days
- Cash is king, cards rarely accepted
- Paid visas upon arrival
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