Laos is one of the most picturesque nations in Southeast Asia despite lacking the beaches of other nations because of its mountainous terrain. Here, adventure travel is very popular. You can go ziplining, kayaking, hiking, and cave tubing all on the same day. It used to be a well-known party destination, but since the wild tubing days have ended, the nation has evolved into a more laid-back, outdoor-oriented one. Here are things you need to add to your itinerary.
Explore the Vieng Xai Cave City
In the 1960s, Laotian soldiers were housed in Vieng Xai Cave City, which is close to Sam Nua (close to the Vietnamese border). The residential spaces are still visible, and the Kaysone Phomvihane Cave even has a functioning air-circulation pump. The visitor centre for the Vieng Xai Caves offers guided tours.
Try the Gibbon Experience
One of the nicest things to do in Laos is this. Several zip lines connect the tallest treehouses in the world, where you can spend up to three nights. You’ll go on strenuous nature hikes while completely off the grid, surrounded by gibbons. The three-day, two-night package costs about 2,680,830 LAK (USD 310) per person, though prices vary.
See the great stupa
The largest structure in the nation, the Great Stupa in Vientiane is a 148-foot-tall stupa coated in gold. Although it has thick walls and a fortress-like façade, the interior is filled with Buddhist, floral, and animal iconography. The stupa is free to view from the. Admission is 10,000 LAK ($1.15) if you choose to enter. It is just 2 mins away from Luang Prabang hotels such as the one offered by Avani Hotels & Resorts.
See the waterfalls at the Bolaven Plateau
The Bolaven Plateau is a portion of a crater that was created by an ancient volcano and is situated in Southern Laos close to the city of Pakse. Explore some of the waterfalls by going on a hike in the area. The Bolaven Loop puts you very near to all of the falls while traversing the entire crater. There is a separate entrance fee for each waterfall, as well as a parking cost for bicycles.
