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Laos Starter Kit
Posted on Oct 1, 2008, 21:22:55 by laos_info
... Proof of an entry visa and air ticket to another destination Tourist Visa - 30 days stay. Available on arrival or through Lao Consulates abroad. Approximately US$30. Business Visa - 1month stay (can be extended until completion of your business term. ...
 
Visa info question!!!! 2008
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 21:48:33 by marton
... (Nam Kanh) - Xieng Khouang Province (Nong Haet) Vietnam (Kao Cheo) - Bolikhamxay (Nam Phao) Vietnam (Lao Bao) - Savannakhet Province (Dene Savanh) Wattay International Airport (Vientiane capital) Pakse International Airport (Champasak Province) Luang ...
 
Visa info question!!!! 2008
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 19:27:49 by emile0867
... (Nam Kanh) - Xieng Khouang Province (Nong Haet) Vietnam (Kao Cheo) - Bolikhamxay (Nam Phao) Vietnam (Lao Bao) - Savannakhet Province (Dene Savanh) Wattay International Airport (Vientiane capital) Pakse International Airport (Champasak Province) Luang ...
 
Getting to Laos
Posted on Dec 1, 2008, 22:42:08 by laos_info
... with Vietnam Airlines Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia LUANG PRABANG: Direct flights from Siem Reap and Chiang Mai with Lao Airlines Direct flights from Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines PAKSE: Direct flights from Siem Reap with Lao Airlines
 
Do you need any help
Posted on Jul 7, 2008, 10:25:49 by pauls_pad2002
... to somewhere as when i came here for 2 hrs they gave me a 30days friggin stamp so it counts as one day..so nayway look slike lao is my best option as i ahve to be away 5 nights al together so im thinking a quick trip to ventiene luang prabang then across ...
 
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted on Jul 25, 2009, 23:55:37 by laos_info
Would enter Lao via Vientiane, head northwards and considering heading to Hanoi overland through the border crossings in either Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars), Samneua (Viengxay Cave complex) or even through Phongsaly.
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 12:04:42 by rbisset
... Oh so this must be far away for him then? Maybe I was confused. There are also train services to the north-west (including Lao Cai, from which you reach Sapa - the onward route to Kunming in China is no longer open). From: Yeah in another country ...
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 10:00:24 by starlagurl
Oh so this must be far away for him then? Maybe I was confused. There are also train services to the north-west (including Lao Cai, from which you reach Sapa - the onward route to Kunming in China is no longer open). From:
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 06:52:09 by rbisset
... the border anyway) which sounds pretty hellish and takes about a day. I flew from Vientiane to Hanoi for about $100 with Lao Airlines which took about an hour. I found them fine and their safety record is a lot better now...... But if you aren' ...
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 00:30:22 by ScottWoz
... - Dien Bien Phu - Han Oi Luang Prabang - (Nong Khiaw - Muang Ngoi) Muang Khua - Dien Bien Phu （Sapa - Lao Cai) - Ha Noi (Places in brackets are optional extras well worth visiting, all depending on your timescale) and if you have the time, ...
 
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted on Mar 25, 2009, 05:47:20 by madam
... to hear about anyones laos intinery! i am thinking of backpacking my way through laos on the way to hanoi i will enter lao after i have checked out north thailand i would like to do some trekking and sight seeing..bit of this and that! what ...
 
Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 14:59:41 by skylab
Luang Prabang has many options. One of the top of the line ones I remember seeing was $40USD a night. But it had nothing more then the beautiful guesthouses along the river which was much cheaper.
 
Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 14:44:15 by starlagurl
Thanks guys for the first hand tips and information!
 
Buying slow boat tickets online to Thailand?
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 14:20:47 by starlagurl
Ohhh I don't really know, that's pretty hard, even Wikitravel has no idea:
 
Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 11:41:17 by leslie58
I stayed at a really cute hotel in Luang Prabang called 'Ancient Luang Prabang' which was right on the main street, the market one. The staff were really friendly, and the place was simple but it was clean and neat and had everything one would ...
 
Buying slow boat tickets online to Thailand?
Posted on Oct 20, 2009, 01:56:52 by findmeahostel
I am currently traveling to Ha Noi from Hue today, doing Halong Bay and then entering into Laos i wanted to try and get my free 60 day tourist visa while in Ha noi at the embassy there rather than at the embassy in Laos as we dont really want to travel ...
 
Buying slow boat tickets online to Thailand?
Posted on Oct 19, 2009, 09:35:34 by starlagurl
I'm kind of confused. If you are leaving from Thailand, and going to Ha Noi, and then coming back to Ha Noi, why not buy the ticket when you are in Thailand? How far in advance do you have to get your Vietnam visa?
 
Buying slow boat tickets online to Thailand?
Posted on Oct 18, 2009, 03:44:48 by findmeahostel
Looking to take the slow boat from LB Laos to Thailand end of the month and was wondering if you can book the tickets with someone online or in Ha-noi Vietnam as we are needing proof of our travel back into Thailand to obtain a free 60 day visa in Ha Noi. ...
 
Best route from Vietnam through Laos to Thailand
Posted on Oct 13, 2009, 12:43:45 by skylab
Southern Laos is fantastic and highly recommend it!
 
Best route from Vietnam through Laos to Thailand
Posted on Oct 13, 2009, 11:04:34 by starlagurl
How long do you have to get you from Hanoi to Thailand? And where are you going in Thailand? Bangkok?
 
Best route from Vietnam through Laos to Thailand
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 02:31:20 by findmeahostel
Hi, i am just wanting some guidance and information i will be departing Ha Noi in Vietnam and then wanting to travel through Laos open to suggestions to where to visit but i am having to go to the capital to pick up a thai visa before heading back into ...
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Oct 10, 2009, 09:13:42 by skylab
looks like this was bumped but yeah i wrote about this as well with Vang Vieng. The things I've seen are unreal how bad the locals are treated here
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Oct 9, 2009, 20:44:18 by lala0453
Thanks for sharing these info with us! I will keep in touch with your blogreading.. Stumbled your URL... have a great day
 
Getting to Laos
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 03:24:29 by chithanh119
Thanks for your information. It's good to know
 
Getting to Laos
Posted on Aug 5, 2009, 07:25:24 by john.macarther
Laos is an astonishing place. Last year I already visited this place, now again am planning a trip to this place. There I would like to visit few interesting places like, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. There I would also like to enjoy activities like, baot ...
 
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted on Jul 9, 2009, 22:55:11 by laolady
You are right that going by bus from Vientiane to Hanoi can take that long 23-24 hours, the fact if the bus go straight then it wouldn't take that long, the bus leaves Vientiane 7 am then arrive the border 2 am, the bus stop there and wait till the ...
 
Visa info question!!!! 2008
Posted on Jul 9, 2009, 00:27:12 by laolady
You can get your laos visa on arrival, it's 30 days visa.
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Jul 8, 2009, 07:36:52 by laos_info
Having lived in Laos for nearly 10 years now I have seen a lot of changes, and the examples quoted are indeed a problem, but do we really think the answer is not to visit? How many people would lose their livelihoods if this were to happen? Would this ...
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on May 21, 2009, 23:43:35 by pauls_pad2002
hey ventien- vang vieng-phonsovan-sam nua...this takes u close to the borde...make sure u arrive on the right day as buses form sam nua to hanoi leave only on certain days....i got to sam nua and made the misatek of thinking we cud get to hanoi easily ...
 
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted on May 16, 2009, 08:05:15 by john.macarther
I think village homestays are a great suggestion....you have an amazing variety of things to do here...starting from nature exploration and cultural tours to recreational activities....it's a fun package for any travel-lover.....have a great time...
 

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