Visit Northern Laos

The misty, mountainous far north of Laos remains relatively untouched and offers travellers the chance to see a part of the country that has only recently opened up to tourism.

Here, the patterns of life for the 30 or so ethnic groups indigenous to this area are very much dictated by the ebb and flow of the rivers that dissect the region.

Accommodation is comfortable, if basic, but provides access to views of unspoilt hill tribe villages and remote valleys, plus some of the best wildlife spotting and trekking in the country.

Best of Laos

13-day tailor-made holiday from £2,995 pp incl. flights

This introductory journey takes in several of Laos' must-see highlights, including Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves. Experience the very best of Laos' unique cultural and natural worlds.

Highlights of Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia

23-day tailor-made holiday from £7,275 pp incl. flights

Experience the highlights of Indochina on this wide-ranging tailor-made holiday, taking in the unique cultures, history and natural world of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Laos & The Mekong

12-day tailor-made holiday from £3,150 pp incl. flights

See the best of Laos, before taking a Mekong River cruise into Thailand and the northern town of Chiang Rai, a centre for the country's unique hill tribes.

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Top places to stay in Northern Laos

Sofitel Luang Prabang

Traditional hotel

Sofitel Luang Prabang is located in the beautiful UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, is designed by the accomplished architect Duangrit Bunnag and has a superb spa.

Settha Palace, Vientiane

Historic hotel

Settha Palace is a characterful classic colonial hotel that's located close to many of Vientiane's top historical and cultural attractions.

Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng

Traditional resort

The peaceful Nam Song River is the backdrop for this delightful boutique hotel in Vang Vieng. An inviting swimming pool forms the centerpiece of the resort, which is surrounded on three sides by a restaurant and thirty-four guest rooms and suites, all with pool, river or mountain views.

La Residence Phou Vao

Traditional hotel

Situated in stunning gardens with sweeping views across Luang Prabang, La Residence Phou Vao offers peace and tranquility and boasts an excellent spa.

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Where to go in Northern Laos

Muang La

Traditional wooden and bamboo houses are a feature of Muang Khua, a scenic town at the confluence of the Nam Phak and Nam La rivers. It's known for its hot springs - by the Muang La Resort - where villagers come to bathe and relax, surrounded by rainforest.

Vientiane

Vientiane is a quiet, yet charming, capital city that shares the same friendly, laidback air as the rest of Laos.

Luang Prabang

A visit to the former royal capital of Luang Prabang is a highlight of any trip to Laos - a World Heritage ‘city' of magnificent gilded temples at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.

Vang Vieng & Plain of Jars

The route from Luang Prabang to Vientiane passes through an attractive landscape of gently meandering rivers, tall limestone karst formations, craggy caves, waterfalls and villages that are home to Hmong and Yao hill people.

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When to go to Northern Laos

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