Question 1

Which are the best places to visit on Laos tour?

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1. Si Phan Don: Si Phan Don is a combination of multiple islands forming a riverine archipelago situated against a lazy and winding section of the longest river of the World i.e., Mekong river. One can get a glimpse of local people, rice farms and animal herding farms as well. The endangered species of the freshwater like Irrawaddy dolphins can be viewed while boating off Don Khon island. There are several other islands like Don Khong, Don Det, and Don Khon which act as a special field of interest for tourists.Location: Riverine archipelago in the Mekong River, Champasak Province in southern LaosEntry Fee: 35000 – 55000 kip2. Pak Ou Caves: The cave is situated along the luscious Mekong River in the North of Luang Prabang which is noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of very small and mostly damaged wooden Buddhist figures are laid out over the wall shelves. Retaining over 4,000 Buddha icons, the caves are snuggled over the limestone cliff at the point where the Mekong joins the Nam Ou River. The drawn Buddha images in the Pak Ou Caves depict a variety of positions, from meditation to peace and nirvana.Location: Tham Ting and the Tham Theung, LaosEntry Fee: 20,000 kip3. Buddha Park: Filled with an unaltered 200 statues with cryptic symbols carved in it and the complete bizarre sculptures positioned in the park gives this park an ambience state of horror attribute. Distinctly giant Buddhas lounge with a Vishnu look and Shiva menaces both with eight arms full of weaponry are some greater highlights. This park is also called Xieng Khuang which means "spirit city".Location: Deua, Thanon Tha, Vientiane, LaosEntry Fee: 15000 kip per person4. Wat Phu: Wat Phu is an abandoned Hindu Temple which meets 'Temples on the mountain' dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the side of a symbolic sacred mountainside ancient city known as Phu Kao. This site owns some historical sites that feature many other religious sites including the museums which houses artifacts of the temple complex of several centuries, such as statues of Shiva, Vishnu and Nandin, as well as Buddhist statues.Location: Southern LaosEntry Fee: 50,000 LAK for foreigners and 20,000 LAK for locals5. What Luang: Commonly called Pha That Luang is a large Buddha Stupa enveloped with gold and regarded as the most important national monument in Laos forming a symbol of Lao nationalism. The architecture of the building includes many depictions regarding the Lao culture and Lao and Khmer sculptures.Location: Luang Prabang Province in northern Laos6. The Plain Of Jars: Plain of Jars is an antiquity terrain of Laos withholding with thousands of ruined stone jars scattered around the plain. The stone jars measure about 14 tons each with a brief history of its use as a container storing rice wine 1500-2000 years ago.Location: Xiangkhoang Plateau, Laos7. Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls: The Bolaven plateau owns a number of other waterfalls like Tad Fan, Tad Pha Suam,Tad Yuang. The plateau is crossed by several astounding rivers and has many scenic waterfalls across. Not only waterfalls but also the plateau is retained with some villages with enthic minorities and cultural interests.Location: Ban Lak 40, Road 23, Paksong District, Champasak Province, Laos8. Wat Xieng Thong: Wat Xieng Thong means 'Temple of Golden City' as this Buddha shrine is adorned by gold stencilings. Generally, vat represents typical Laos art and craft which turns out to be one of the most important of Lao monasteries with making it a significant monument encased with the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art with great historical importance.Location: Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, LaosEntry Fee: 20000 Kip9. Mekong Riverside Park: The Mekong Riverside Park is a lush green tranquill park situated alongside the river Mekong. There is a statue of the king in the park, which faces the direction of Thailand and an antiquity pool that protects the god Naga as per the history. Visitors during Laos tour package can take a leisure walk along the Mekong Riverside Park, and the cool river breeze would drive your fantasy passionately making you relaxed and refreshed.Location: Night Market Quai Fa Ngum Vientiane Laos10. Nong Khiaw: Nong Khiaw is a small village most popular for it's walking and cycling routes and the mountain-climbing opportunities for all the visitors. The village is famous because of the bridge made by China in journeying which gives you a breathtaking and stunning view of the rocky mountains and spectacular hills existing across the Luang Prabang province.Location: Luang Prabang Province of northern LaosEntry Fee: USD 5

Question 2

What are the best things to do on Laos tour?

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1. Visit Pha That Luang: Popularly, known as the great stupa, this sacred monument is believed to be a place where the breast bone of Buddha has been kept. Beautifully adorning the capital city of Laos, this structure is 44 meters tall and has a pinnacle covered in real gold. The period between October to November is the best time to visit this place on Laos tour package since this is the time when the famous Luang festival is celebrated with great pomp and showLocation: Vientiane, LaosPrice: 5,000 kip2. Explore Wat Si Muang: Wat Si Muang is another very fascinating place of worship in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. What might amaze you even more is the seamless blending of its culture and animal beliefs with that of the Theravada Buddhism. Wat Si Muang is a temple known for its good luck charm and the wonderful folklore gives it a life of its own. The Luang Festival might be the best time to witness the temple in its full glory.Location: 15 Rue Bourichane, Vientiane, LaosPrice: 10000-15000 Kip3. Climb the Sacred Hill of Laos: This UNESCO heritage site is also known as The Phu Si and is a spiritual centre located at Luang Prabang. You’ll need to climb 355 steps to make it to the top but the first panoramic glimpse of the entire city from such a height makes all the climbing worth your time. Here you will find different kinds of Buddha statues and historical murals. If you want to avoid too much crowd, then try visiting this place in the wee hours of the morning during your Laos tour package.Location: Luang Prabang, LaosPrice: 20,000 kip4. Spend the evening at Buddha Park: A three storey dome leads all visitors to a spectacular view that includes a 390 foot long reclining Buddha and other religious themed statues that are gorgeously spread all over a peaceful lawn. This place attracts a lot of visitors on their Laos tour package because of how extremely calm and photogenic it is.Location: Deua, Thanon Tha, Vientiane, LaosPrice: 15000 kip per person5. Attend the Buddhist ceremony of alms giving to monks: As a mark of respect remember to cover your chests, shoulders and legs with modest clothes. Maintain a suitable distance from the monks and try not to wear shoes and socks while you are kneeling down. While kneeling down you can offer baskets full of rice, fresh fruits or other traditional gifts. During your visit to this place during your Laos tour package, you must try to remain silent throughout the ceremony.6. Boating at Mekong River: You get to visit a floating market while you are on a boat and shopping for fruits and flowers instantly becomes remarkable. This river ride will take you past temples, cathedral, villages and even islands. You might also like to visit the river island where you get to observe how coconut candies and other local foods are produced.7. Bicycle from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Experience this trip with a cycling journey of 430km in 5-6 days. The impeccable view of the destination will make this event memorable. The roads are safe and accommodations are frequently available. This is one of the most sought after activities that you can take during your Laos tour package.Location: Vientiane, Laos8. Explore Pak Ou Caves: You can fit this historical trip in your itinerary for an excellent day trip if you want more information about the caves, the 4000 statues and so on. They charge a very minimal fee.Location: Pak Ou the Tham Ting and the Tham Theung, LaosPrice: 20,000 kip9. Lao Massage: The traditional Lao Massage is all about getting you in a pair of pajamas and doing a rhythmic repetition on your body’s pressure points while using their body weight to add force.Price: 40,000-60,000 kip per hour10. Hot air Ballooning at Vang Vieng: Vang Vieng seems to be the cheapest place to get the most ethereal experience of hot air ballooning. The tours during Laos Packages are mostly taken during sunrise and sunset hours. The cost of this trip varies from season to season.Location: Kongmuang, Vang Vieng Laos 30600, LaosPrice: $90 USD

Question 3

What is the best time of year to visit Laos?

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The best time of the year to visit Laos would be in between October and April. In this time of the year, the weather in general remains warm and dry which is just perfect for those outdoor activities as well as sightseeing tours. However, if you are interested in river travel, then it would be wise to plan your visit in between the months of November and January.

Question 4

How much is a Laos visa on arrival?

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The cost of a Laos visa on arrival for a period of 30 days would cost you around $50 per person. You can get the visa on arrival at all international airports as well as international border crossings.

Question 5

How much does a trip to Laos cost?

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Laos is not an expensive country to travel so you would need to spend about $20 - $30 per day to visit a number of tourist destinations. You would be spending at least $10 on food and $4 on local transfers during your stay. The cost of hotel accommodation during Laos Packages is about $20 for your whole stay. If you are spending a week's time in Laos then you would need to spend some $187.

Question 6

What language is spoken in Laos?

Accepted Answer

The local dialect of Laos is Lao which is also called as Laotian. It is one of the Tai languages of Southeast Asia.

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