Planning to go backpacking in Laos? An underrated jewel of South East Asia, Laos is ideal for backpackers looking for stunning hiking routes, beautiful boat rides along the Mekong River and charming cities.
Here are my personal experiences backpacking Laos, complete with full itineraries so you can easily plan your next trip.
We booked an overnight trek in Nong Khiaw and were rewarded with some of the best views of our entire Laos trip. Initially, we had planned to climb Phar Kew Lom, one of the area’s most popular peaks. However, by the time we arrived, it was fully booked at all the tour operators in town. […]
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Luang Prabang is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage town nestled along the Mekong River. It was the first place we visited on our trip to Laos and we absolutely loved it. We spent 3 days in Luang Prabang which was plenty of time to thoroughly enjoy everything it had to offer. Here’s our useful 3
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The public slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang was a great experience. It gave us the chance to relax and enjoy the mountainous scenery as we slowly cruised along the Mekong River. The journey is split into two days, with around 7 hours of travel each day. After the first leg, you’ll stop
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