Tours to Laos: useful tips and recommendations

Laos is a country that can be identified by two of the most common characteristics, namely the huge number of elephants and the most sparsely populated area in all of Southeast Asia. Laos borders countries such as Vietnam, China, Thailand and Cambodia.

It should be said that recently Laos has become very popular among domestic tourists, as the number of people is not very large, and the nature can not leave anyone indifferent. It is noteworthy that, until recently, Laos was completely closed to tourists, and there was a quiet and measured everyday life of local residents.

Laos sightseeing tours     

Excursion tours in Laos are a separate story and include an abundance of activities ranging from wildlife safaris to surfing. It should be emphasized that elephants are a certain symbol of Laos, because of which they are revered and respected here. Elephants are used by locals to plow their fields, carry heavy loads and earn pocket money by offering tourists to ride them. Every year Laos also hosts the world famous elephant festival, so it is during this time period that all tourists try to get there.

Every tourist who was lucky enough to visit the territory of Laos at least once, is unlikely to forget its extraordinary and fascinating wildlife. Laos can offer you a variety of pastime, namely:

1. walks through the dense, impenetrable jungle,
2. ascents and descents on high cliffs,
3. descents on the rapids of a mountain river,
4. excursions to waterfalls.

Such walks, descents and ascents will be not only useful for physical health, but also for psychological health. Agree, when we find ourselves alone with unspoiled nature, the thoughts in our minds are pure and good. For tourists who like to enrich themselves spiritually while traveling, Laos has daily religious processions of Laotian monks.

Where is the best place to rest in Laos?

Almost all tours from Laos to Moscow by default include a visit to its capital, Vientiane, which is conveniently nestled on the banks of the Mekong River. The capital is considered to be one of the smallest in the world, but even this size does not prevent it from fascinating crowds of tourists every year.

The main attraction of the capital is the sacred temple That Luang, which looks like a huge pyramid, at the tip of which is an arrow with a lotus-shaped base. In addition to the main attraction Vientiane surprises with all sorts of tiered roofs of numerous pagodas, which are so fond of taking pictures of domestic tourists.

Travelers who prefer the most relaxing and peaceful vacation can visit the territory of Luang Prabang. This city used to be the capital of Laos, although the city itself is quite recently officially allowed to visit tourists. In the former capital of the "country of elephants" is a royal monastery Wat Xieng Thong and the ancient "city of golden temples," which makes the city officially recognized as a cultural heritage of the world.  

Climate in Laos

To leave the best possible impression of the rest, you should choose the right time to travel. According to statistics, the period from June to October months are considered the most unfavorable for tourists, as it is the peak rainy season. On the other hand, at this time tickets can be purchased at the lowest prices. The cost of hotels, restaurants, and everything else also goes down during the rainy season. The most expensive and favorable time to travel is April, because in addition to the weather in Laos also celebrate the New Year. Because of the biggest holiday of the year, prices almost double as demand for the ticket skyrockets.

In fact, no matter what period you get - rainy, during which the green Laotian jungle charms the eye, or in April, when the whole country is celebrating the New Year, you will still be satisfied with your trip.

How to find tours to Laos?

It is important to know that finding a trip to the territory of Laos is quite troublesome, because domestic tour operators are not very fond of this route. Due to the fact that the country does not have any access to the sea or any bay, to lure tourists there is quite difficult. However, once you go to Laos at least once, you will never again prefer stuffy and crowded beaches to this clean and unspoiled nature. It is the subtropical flora that makes you feel as if you are in a garden of paradise, which blossoms more and more by the minute.

All tours to Laos are designed to keep the tourist busy exploring nature and never get bored. Tours include expeditions through the beauty of local wildlife and parks, among forests and waterfalls, mountains and caves. In addition, each tour to Laos involves taking in some of the country's best cultural attractions, viz:

1. Buddhist temples and monasteries,
2. pagodas,
3. Buddha statues.

However, the prevalence of wild and unspoiled nature in no way suggests that Laos has no civilization. Once in the capital, Vientiane, you will see all the beauty of skyscrapers and huge shopping malls. The main advantage for tourists traveling to Laos is the affordability of accommodation and food. However, the flight will be quite expensive, almost half of the entire budget for the holiday itself.

If you look at the hot deals, you can find a visit to two countries at once, Laos and one of its neighbors. So, for example, about 2000 dollars will cost a trip of 17 days, which includes a tour of Laos and Vietnam. The main thing is the desire, but to find a tour will get in any case, as Laos is only gaining popularity among domestic tourists.