Laos tour packages alone with a glimpse in Thailand is on the plan of millions of tourists and holiday makers who showing their interest on South East Asian destination, or simple the Indochina region. Laos is a country that shares borders with China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, as you see there are many sizzling destinations that are surrounded Laos and that’s the point that makes it a bit difficult to think which country to combine with Laos.

If you are planning to have a Laos travel and then you are thinking to combine it with Thailand to see more of this ancient and beautiful part of Indochina then you must have few factors in mind such as:

• Where to arrive?
• What to visit in each country and for how long?

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So, here I go to explain the two raising question as above and tell you more about the planning your trip to Laos and Thailand. As where to arrive, I strongly recommend to arrive and start your trip in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, then start your sightseeing from Bangkok up to the chiang Mai and then from Chiang Mai you have two option to enter to Laos, one is to take a Mekong River Cruise to enter to Laos, or the second option to take a train directly from Bangkok to Nong Khai, the border city of Thailand with Laos and then start your journey from then. This was only a brief description of how you can get to Laos from Thailand and this was a simple guide to do the trip on your own.

However, when you travel to Thailand you must consider to get to know what you wish to visit based on your timeframe that you are going to spend in this amazing and even welcoming country in the heart of the  Indochina. If you are honeymooners in Thailand then you are definitely in the right country, as from Bangkok down to the Krabi and Phuket you will have hundreds of different pristine and crystal clear beach to spend your honeymoon, few of the most renowned beaches with luxury resorts and high end facilities are Pattaya city and for better beaches while there you might head to Jomtien beach, Phuket Island and the Koh Samui as some of the many famous islands to spend your honeymoon.

However, after Thailand you might now flight to Vientiane, the laidback capital of Laos and where you can start your adventure trip from. The main attraction of Laos is adventure and cultural tourism that attracts travelers from all around the world to come and travel through this fabulous country, as explained above, most of the travelers have shown interest to add one or two or if they have more time then more of the Laos’s neighboring countries to maximize the pleasure of Indochina.

What to include on your Laos Tour Packages?

Laos is very safe and pleasant to travel around the country, travelers with more time find it an absolutely amazing country to spend more time, see locals and experience the country’s culture and custom while staying longer. Laos is a Buddhist country with a deep influence of temple praying and cultures that could be seen in any Lao family, however, to answer the what to include on your Laos tour packages I must divide the country by the region that allow you to understand each city from the geographical point of view:

Vientiane: Capital of Vietnam with population of about 400,000 is a laid back city with a mixes of French colonial architecture and the glazed Buddhist temples such as Pha That Luang from the early sixteen century, Wat Si Saket that features the images of Buddha as the national symbol as well as the many other attractions that could keep you busy during your stay in the capital of Vietnam, in addition, Vientiane have got 1 airport and there are frequent flights from neighboring countries such as Vietnam, both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, from Bangkok and direct flights from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

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Vang Vieng: A pleasant small town of Vang Vieng offers all sort of adventure activities for likeminded fellow tourists who come all the way from Vientiane to escape the heat and get freshen up in the Vang Vieng River and the renowned Nam Song River, the town is located north of the capital and is accessible with almost 4 hours bus ride. The tubing in the river has become very popular and almost all of the hotels, guest houses and travel agencies include this exciting activity to their Laos travel and tour packages.

Luang Prabang and around: Perhaps the most outstanding example of Lao culture and tradition could be seen when in Luang Prabang, the city is quite interesting and located in the bank side of the mighty Mekong River and the picturesque Nam Khan River, the town is dotted with Buddhist temples, royal palace and the vibrant night market which helps local and the ethnic minorities to sell their traditional handicrafts and the colorful textiles. In addition, the town of Luang Prabang has been listed as a UNESCO heritage town since 1994. There are several day trips and excursions that you can consult with your Laos tour packages provider to include them to your itinerary, the day trips are exciting and it is one of the best ways to meet with the local ethnic tribes along the way, however, the day trip to Kuang Si Waterfall is one of the most exciting of all as you will be able to swim and fresh up in the flow of waters.

Also, the boat trip to Pak Ou through the Mekong River is another experience that allow you to get more familiar with the Buddhist religion, the cave is awash with the Buddha sculptures and for Lao people is one of the most and holiest places to worship

Well, that’s not the all, when in Luang Prabang you have chance to meet with the local villages around the town. Luang Prabang is a good example of trekking options to the northern Laos where you’ll be able to meet and visit the Akha tribes in their daily life.

Plain of Jars, Vieng Xai and the northeast of Laos: Ancient Plain of Jars is located in Phonsavan and is an archaeologist site dating back to the megalithic time. The usual Laos travel and tour packages with length of 3 to 5 days are not offering a visit to Phonsavan and the plain of jars, but if you are taking a Laos tour packages for let’s say 10 days then your organizer might include a visit to see the grandeur of this magnificent archaeological landscape. Also, In Vieng Xai you could get familiar with the cave tours that have been a good shelter during the Indochina war.

Central and southern provinces of Laos: This area is covered places and cities such as Savanakhet, and while you travel to south of Laos then you might expect a visit to Pakse and 4000 islands, Wat phou, The Mekong River Islands and the Irrawaddy dolphin shows, Don Deth and Don Khone.

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Laos is with no doubt one of the unmissable destinations when someone traveling through South-East of Asia, you see culture, art, cuisine and above all of them friendly peoples who are not afraid to smile at you at anytime. Laos is a country that has been opened to travelers since last decade and now become one of the top destinations to visit along with Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Tourists opt for different opportunities to unveil the country’s beauty through its unique attractions as well as its charming landscapes.

Laos travel tours are classified into different region and basically from Vientiane, the capital city to Luang Prabang and other must see towns. It is better and more comfortable if one know how to start their vacation in the region, some travelers start a holiday with their family and children without having known what they should visit, they just heard of some must see destination, but to get the most of the country and to understand the real culture you would need to plan it well in a head of time to enjoy your stay.

First of all you must find out whether you want to book a Laos tours and or traveling on your own, then, if taking a trip is what you are looking after you should see what you like and what you not. A luxury adventure packages will work at its best for anyone who wish to experience an authentic vacation. Staying in spa resorts in Vientiane and Luang Prabang as well as Pakse which are now very well developed for tourism will be the best choice.

Secondly, try to add some of the must see things to see as well as some of the lesser known destination such as northern Laos in order to have chance to meet and visit the mother nature, see the local ethnic minorities and stay overnight at jungle cottages or home-stay with locals.

In addition, if you are traveling in aim to visit more than one destination then think of combining a Laos tour packages with either Cambodia and or Vietnam, the basics of a combo packages is to experience more than one destination.

However, Laos, along with Myanmar and or Thailand are also very popular among the travelers who are visiting the region. One can land in Bangkok and start traveling from where there will be frequent flights available to Thailand’s neighboring destinations.

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If you are planning to travel to Laos, I recommend you to combine your vacation with one of the great destinations in the region, whether Laos and Cambodia, or Vietnam and Laos or perhaps a holiday to Indochina that is covering Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam altogether. Planning your trip might be a little bit time consuming and tiring because there is no direct flight to Laos from Europe and USA or from Australia, but that’s not an issue because it enable you to think of adding another destination to your bucket list and that’s a good news almost for those who have a good taste of traveling through south east of Asia.

If you combine your Laos holiday with let’s say Vietnam, then because of direct flights i have mentioned above I recommend you to land in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam and start your holiday from where you will be able to visit the most amazing destinations n Indochina such as Hanoi, the charming and oriental capital of Vietnam, Halong Bay, the new Natural Wonders of the World recognized as a UNESCO heritage site, Hue and Hoi An, Sapa, Nha Trang for those beach lovers and finally Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

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Top things to do beside your Laos tour packages

Luang Prabang is without doubt one of the gems of the south east of Asia. This charming town is located in northern Laos and has been recognized as a UNESCO heritage town since 1994. Luang Prabang features the former royal palaces and dotted with more than 30 different beautiful temples along with the natural sites in a beautiful environment that makes the town well-worth to spend a few days when in Laos.

That Luang, also commonly known as the Great Stupa that is located in capital city, the Vientiane, and is recognized as a national symbol of the country, When in it is highly recommended to pay a visit to this sacred site, the site looks like a fortress from outside, the temple itself is glazed with the golden leaf and is one of the most see attractions of the country.

Vang Vieng, located in northern Vientiane and is simply a beautiful town that has been targeted by many travelers for some adventure reasons, tubing and kayaking in the Nam Song River attracting tourists for many years. Vang Vieng is surrounded by lush mountains, live rivers and the gigantic limestone cliffs as well as the beautiful green rice fields make sure to include Vang Vieng to your Laos tour packages, you won’t be regret at all.

Wat Si Saket, located in the heart of the capital city of Laos and is one of the most sacred and renowned in Laos and in whole Indochina that is representing the Buddha images inside the temple dating back to different period of the history from the late 16th to the early 20th centuries with all sizes and made with the wood, stone and bronze, it’s unbelievable but there are nearly 7000 thousand Buddha statue in this amazing temple.

Bolaven Plateau and Tad Fane Waterfall that is located in Pakse – Champasak in southern Laos. The area is a very well renowned for its natural and lush green scenery and is a great place to visit the ethnic minorities through the many interesting villages that has been unexplored. Also, the area of Champasak is best known for visiting the Indochina’s amazing waterfalls such as Tad Fane and the spectacular Dong Hua Sao. Southern Laos is highly recommended for any holiday to Laos

Bokeo is located in the northwestern Laos and is a rural provincial city rich in natural beauties with many hill tribes that living around the mountains. If you are looking forward to meet the ethnic minorities in their daily life and want to experience a truly unique hidden charm experience in Laos, you must then include Bokeo to your list of places to visit while in Laos.

Buddha Park or, as locally known as Xieng Khuan located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, the Park is famous place that is dotted with more than 200 religious Buddhist statues each with different size and shape, the park was built in 60’s by a retired monk who spend all his life to study about the Buddhism and Hinduism.

The Plain of Jars Xieng Khouang: The Plain of Jars is a archaeological sites dating back to the ancient time, this is with no doubt is the oldest of all Laos tourist attractions, the Jars are dotted around the vast area and until now nobody could claim what was the exact function of these mysterious carved jars.

Wat Phu in Champasak, southern Laos; the original meaning of the Wat Hu could be translated to temple of mountain, The site is located on a hillside and offers a stunning views over the surrounding land with the great sceneries from the Mekong River. Travelers with a bit of appetite history and art will be amazed by the magnificent ruins of this Khmer temple complex.

That Ing Hang Stupa: This beautifully carving stunning stupa date back to the early 16th century and is located in Savannakhet in central highlands of Laos.

Getting to Laos?

As explained above, there will be no direct flight to Laos from Europe, America and or Australia, the cheapest and the easiest way would be to flight to Bangkok, or to Hanoi and or in Ho Chi Minh City and then change a short flight to either Luang Prabang and or to Vientiane. Charters flights to Laos from Hanoi now become popular because of the increasing numbers of group travel packages to Vietnam

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