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Waterfalls in Luang Prabang

Kuang Si Falls

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A special and spectacular place, to get there you can choose among three options from Luang Prabang: 1 is to rent a scooter, but p

Rivers in Luang Prabang

Mekong River

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The Mekong River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It is over 3000 miles long, and starts in Tibet, goes down Yunan Provi

Hiking in Luang Prabang

Mount Phou Si

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One of the best activities of Luang Prabang no doubt. The sunset from Phu is something really special. Sometimes there are too man

Rainforest in Luang Namtha

Golden Triangle

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Nature Reserves in Luang Prabang

Bears in Kuang Si

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Kuang Si is a small town about an hour from Luang Prabang, Laos. You can go for the day generally because there isn't much to do.

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Down the River Nam Xong Kayak

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I went down this river and then had a hard time making the climb back up. Given the shallowness, I saw peace at times, and I worri

Nature Reserves in Thakek

Área Protegida de Phou Hi Poun

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The "loop" by motorcycle from Takhek offers wonderful landscapes and takes you through incredible areas. Taking Route 12 you enter

Waterfalls in Pakse

Tad Yuang Waterfalls

The waterfalls of Tad Yuang are easily rented a accessible by motorbike if. Also if we rent a tour in Pakse usually a visit is inc

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Sunset in Vang Viang, near the River

For me the best time of my stay in Vang Viang was having a beer in front of the river where the views are spectacular at sunset. T

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Nam Song River

Rafting descents are organized from Vang Vieng by the Nam Song River. This is an exotic and sometimes dangerous rafting adventure,

Rivers in Luang Namtha

Kayak en Luang Nam Tha

A great way to discover the beautiful Nam Ha protected area in northern Laos is by Kayak. A multitude ofLuang Nam Tha agencies off

Rivers in Luang Prabang

Mekong River Cruise

Caves in Luang Prabang

Pak Ou Caves

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Waterfalls in Luang Prabang

Tad Sae Waterfalls

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The falls are beautiful but for my taste too exploited for tourism. This has made it loose its charm. There is a bar in front or a

Waterfalls in Pakse

Tad E Waterfalls

You can get to the Tad E waterfalls if you rent a motorbike. You can also hire a tour in Pakse which usually includes this visit.

Rivers in Muang Ngoi

Stops and Halts of Mekong River

These stops were, as they say where I come from, "the blessed cane". Here passengers got on and off, with or without loads, someti

Rivers in Muang Ngoi

Banna Springs

Nua Ngoy and Banna are joined by a river that winds through the middle of the jungle. Just halfway between the two towns you can f

Islands in Champasak

The 4000 Islands of the Mekong

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Activities in Laos

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Crossbow Crafting Workshop

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$18.76

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Vang Vieng Full-Day Kayak Tour: Caves of Nam Song River

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$32.65

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Luang Prabang: Knife Making with a Master Blacksmith

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$28.06

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Lao Wine Making

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$16.98

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Wattay Airport Private One-Way Airport Transfer

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$25.50

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