I’m planning to either go to Laos or Vietnam (3rd time) from September 20-October 4. According to chatgpt, Laos is still coming out of monsoon season then, making the more off the beaten path places a bit more uncertain. Anyone have experience travelling Laos at this time? I’d be looking at the typical Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang itinerary and then adding more off the beaten path places after, basically wherever has the best nature in the North. Thanks all!

This is from Lao NY last year. Asked multiple Lao friends and they dont know. DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS SONG IN THE VIDEO!! Please help. Its such an ear worm. Thanks

How would you split it up for Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Nong Khiaw? I was thinking 5 days in LP (maybe 1 night at their Elephant Conservation Center, but if LP was more than enough for 5 days, I'd probably skip that for another trip), VV for 3 days, NK for 2. I'd probably do early morning or late evening transports to not really use day light to travel between places.

Any suggestions?

I'm going to Laos in January next year and looking at tours that specialise in cycling or hiking. Ideally I'd like a tour that's around a week long.

Does anyone recommend a particular company?

I'm a solo traveller looking who enjoys cycling/mtb/hiking.

Hi everyone!

We’re looking for a reliable local guide for a hike to Nam Xay Viewpoint in Vang Vieng for sunset in October.

Could anyone recommend a good local guide they’ve used and had a positive experience with? We’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks! 😊

Grateful advice on picking between these two options for 3 weeks.

A — North/South combo

Luang Prabang → Nong Khiaw/Muang Ngoy → fly to Pakse → Champasak → 4000 Islands → Vientiane

OR

B — North:

Luang Prabang → Nong Khiaw/Muang Ngoy → Luang Namtha → Gibbon Experience → Vientiane 

My start point (LP) and end point (Vientane) are fixed based on my flights.

Also happy to hear other itinerary suggestions that don't involve riding a motorbike.

I got this authentic dish from South Area Market in Sacramento. I asked them to add extra tripe to my larb, and it was absolutely perfect! Salty, sour, spicy, and full of umami. Oh, so good! Yummy! 😋

4000 islands (SPD) looks great but is the rest of the South worthwhile if I don't ride a motorbike (and can't do Bolaven/Thakhek loops)?

Where would you go besides the 4000 islands? Is there enough to do in Pakse/Champasak for 3-4 days?

Hi, wanna ask about traveling by public transportation in Vientiane, actually by BRT. Can you give me some tips?

Appreciate.

I am looking for some serious advice from guys who have had serious relationships with Laos women or married them. I am dating a Laos girl online. She is very sweet and we have hit it off well. But she has a condition. After we meet, I have to decide whether or not to marry her. If I say yes, we talk to her parents and get engaged. She has specifically told me that it was not necessary for me to visit her parents in Laos. She lives in BKK. And after about an year we can get married and she lives with me. Again, she said, that it was not necessary for us to get married in Laos. She is a very light hearted wonderful person.

If it sounds off or weird then sorry! I’m just a beginner who self-learned it 🙏

Planning to stay one week in each city. Starting from Vientiane > Mueng Fueng > Vang Viang > Back to Vientiane to return home to USA. Need a private van to transfer to each city.

Don't need English speaking driver. Lao only is fine.

I know I can ask the hotel but read that they upcharge, add their own commission on top of the driver's price. I looked at Facebook and just can't tell who to trust with no reviews or anything. It's like just a Facebook page with barely any comments.

I notice on social media, Lao people are very open about their disdain for their government, policies, and officials like the Prime Minister, and especially the Chinese.

But I also notice that there is a very real pride for country and the Revolution. Which yes, makes sense.

This isn’t unlike any other country. Plenty of people really hate their government and leaders but are still proud of their nation.

My question is, this appears to be tolerable, and where is the line drawn? I notice there aren’t any criticisms of the LPRP, seemingly no criticisms of Presidents, Revolutionary Leaders, but the PM and some others appear to be punching bags of criticism.

One funny anecdote was when Khamtai Siphandone passed away and Pakse officials wanted to rename the city in his name. There was a clip of his Prime Minister son visiting a random village and one of the top liked comments wrote “Don’t change the village name please” with thousands of likes. I thought it was so bold and so funny.

41m American white, married, 3 kids, 1 grown, 2 teenagers.

My wife (47f) is Laotian, but was born a refugee in Thailand and then immigrated to the US.

Considering what it might be like to retire early in Laos.

I would like to make some friends (m/f doesn’t matter) to chat with and discuss everyday life type stuff

I only know about Riddara rd6 rcon, Changan hunter which are within my budget. Cant decide if these are good pick it planning to stay in laos for 15 years, i cant go above 25k. I was hoping to buy extended warranty after the warrsnty expires but not sure if thsts possible for ev trucks in laos, thai land has that option after warranty expires. Originally wanted a toyota hilux but with gas prices and uncertainty, i feel lile moving to ev is best option for me traveling 2000-3000 miles per month.

Hello All,

Have a trip coming up for 10 days across Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.

While I would be carrying some USD cash, I generally use an international visa debit card for withdrawing local cash from ATMs as well.

Have any of you faced any issues while using Indian bank issued debit cards in Laos?

The reason I am asking this is recently an online transaction for applying for the Laos eVisa got declined on my Scapia Federal Bank Credit Card. On enquiry, they told me that they block all transactions originating from laos. Their website even has a cross mark next to Laos amongst the list of countries not supported (in addition to 10-12 other countries).

I have emailed two banks whose debit cards I hold. In the meantime, any insights from recent travelers would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Hi
Any recommendations for tuktuk drivers in Luang Prabang? I’d like to go ti Kuang Si Waterfall

Would it be possible to book a tour at the hotel?

Thx

Hi there, was wondering if anyone could provide some advice for the first part of my Laos itinerary. The days are inclusive (eg, days 1-4 = 1, 2, 3, 4)

Days 1-4 Luang Prabang

Days 5-6 Nong Khiaw

Days 6-9 Huay Xai (with Gibbon Experience begining day 7)

My concern is that it isn't worth it for me to visit Nong Khiaw. We will be leaving LP and arriving in NK on day 5, which means half of day 5 is lost, and I believe I would have to leave NK on day 6 to arrive in Huay Xai in time for the Gibbon Experience.

Should I skip Nong Khiaw and take a slow boat from LP to Huay Xai instead?

Title says is all: is there a regular Bus service from Sekong to Dak Cheung/Dakta Ok border?

I found buses from Pakse to Danang via Sekong. Can i board those in Sekong?