Laos holidays

A land of ancient treasures and exotic intrigue; of smiling faces and saffron-robed monks; this is authentic Asia.

Landlocked between Thailand and Vietnam, the long forgotten backwater of Laos is startlingly beautiful with rolling mountains, jagged limestone cliffs, brooding jungles, remote tribal villages and not forgetting its lifeline, the mighty Mekong River. The pace of life is slow, centuries-old traditions are lovingly retained and the Lao people wonderfully welcoming.

In the sleepy capital, Vientiane, tree-lined boulevards are crowded with frangipani and tamarind, ancient ruins, gleaming stupas and graceful colonial buildings. When it's time for a cuppa, you’ll find an enticing number of cafes and patisseries, a tasty legacy of French rule. Luang Prabang,...