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Laos Starter Kit
Posted on Oct 1, 2008, 21:22:55 by laos_info
... Laos, however is good in the major cities & towns. Internet cafes are widespread throughout Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang with relatively quick connections. Outside of the major towns they are less frequent with much slower service. The ...
 
Visa info question!!!! 2008
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 21:48:33 by marton
... Lumpur and Singapore. - Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province. Cities with directs flight to Luang Prabang International Airport are Bangkok, Chiengmai and Hanoi,. - Pakse International Airport in Champasack Province. Cities with ...
 
Visa info question!!!! 2008
Posted on Jun 12, 2008, 19:27:49 by emile0867
... Lumpur and Singapore. - Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province. Cities with directs flight to Luang Prabang International Airport are Bangkok, Chiengmai and Hanoi,. - Pakse International Airport in Champasack Province. Cities with ...
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 26, 2009, 00:04:14 by laos_info
Would recommend the flight to Hanoi from either Luang Prabang or Vientiane. The overnight bus passes through some beautiful scenery but as it is night time you will not see any of it. Would recommend heading north to Luang Namtha first of all, and then ...
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 13:26:57 by starlagurl
The formerly quiet town of Luang Prabang, is becoming overrun by tourists and the locals are starting to compare themselves to zoo-animals. When does tourism become like voyeurism? How much is too much and how do you stop it, once the masses start ...
 
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 need ...
 
Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Posted on Mar 2, 2009, 09:38:40 by ajhl
Hi I would appreciate any suggestions for reasonably priced hotels in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Also if anyone has any good suggestions for tour operators in Luang Prabang (we'r there for 4 days) or shouyld I wing it and arrange things locally? ...
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Feb 18, 2009, 23:01:40 by supremacy
... with them as a 'visitor'.. I've just returned from a trip through Laos and Cambodia. I didn't stay in Luang Prabang for a few weeks, more like a few days. There's nothing worse than the herd mentality of tourism to destroy a travel ...
 
Getting to Laos
Posted on Dec 1, 2008, 22:42:08 by laos_info
... Direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi 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: ...
 
Do you need any help
Posted on Jul 7, 2008, 10:25:49 by pauls_pad2002
... 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 to the western border with thailand at huay xai i think.....now when u enter thailand at chong will i get a ...
 
laos- what can i do in 2 wks?
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 23:48:22 by laos_info
... to allow you to get to know the locals better. From here would head south east via Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang. More trekking, elephant riding, kayaking, cycling plus loads of cultural activities available here. Continue south through Vang Vieng to ...
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Feb 19, 2009, 22:58:11 by ScottWoz
... is truly what happens I want no part of it. Ha ha good word, it really is but don't let it put you off P. The stuff they're talking about here is something you can choose to witness or not. The rest of Luang Prabang is amazing. Go and see it..
 
Do you need any help
Posted on Sep 24, 2008, 05:01:37 by johnbonjer
... Huay Xai to say Muang Nam Tha as far as possible by up-river. Is that possible? After visiting the north then, south to Luang Prabang - again partly by river. Is that the best way scenically or is it better to go down river from Huay Xai to Luang Parabang ...
 
Travelling from Laos to Han Oi
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 00:30:22 by ScottWoz
... ll have a fair knowledge of your surroundings. Here's a couple of options: Udomxai - Muang Khua - Dien Bien Phu - Han Oi Luang Prabang - (Nong Khiaw - Muang Ngoi) Muang Khua - Dien Bien Phu （Sapa - Lao Cai) - Ha Noi (Places in brackets ...
 
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.
 
Getting to Laos
Posted on Aug 5, 2009, 07:25:24 by john.macarther
... 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 cruises, kayaking, river rafting, photography, etc. Plss ...
 
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 ...
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Jul 8, 2009, 07:36:52 by laos_info
... the lives of local people? Tourism is one of the main income earners for a large number of people in Laos, including Luang Prabang. Travel responsibly, encourage others to do so as well, lead by example, discuss these issues in travel forums, support ...
 
Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Posted on Mar 4, 2009, 15:42:06 by laos_info
websites that I believe have the most accommodation options are www.luang-prabang-hotels.com and www.vientiane-hotel-link.com Tiger Trails and Green Discovery would be my recommendations for tour operators.
 
A town in Laos is overrun by tourists
Posted on Feb 18, 2009, 22:03:40 by ScottWoz
I spent a few weeks in Luang Prabang and it was often worse than this. It broke my heart to see too. At one point the monks couldn't actually make their way through to where they were going as they were practically blocked by idiot tourists thrusting ...
 
Help please
Posted on Sep 30, 2008, 23:13:01 by laos_info
... out the elephants on the Ban Xieng Lom Elephant Camp or there is a waterfall 3km out of town called Tad Thong (pic attached) which I bet you haven't been to. Also check out www.stay-another-day.org for some alternative activities in Luang Prabang.
 
slow boat ah!!!!
Posted on Sep 30, 2008, 23:05:23 by laos_info
The departure tax is now included in your ticket price so you do not need to worry about this anymore. Temp in Luang Prabang in November can get quite chilly in the evenings, a sweatshirt is definitely recommended. Days tend to be quite sunny still ...
 
slow boat ah!!!!
Posted on Sep 29, 2008, 04:58:46 by lauraandmark
... worried as it was high season getting there and they are fully booked as only a few flights a day ... we were thinking for peace of mind just to book it. We also need to get our visas there as well so we will do that in Luang Prabang as well. Thanks
 
slow boat ah!!!!
Posted on Sep 29, 2008, 04:47:13 by rbisset
... until you get to Laos before booking the flight. The tickets are a lot more expensive outside the country. I visited one of the many travel agents in Luang Prabang and they arranged my Vietnam Visa and flight for about $150. The flight was $109.
 
Help please
Posted on Aug 14, 2008, 10:28:39 by Paul
Marton - just sit down, have a drink and chill out. Luang Prabang is well known as a place to do nothing. Unfortunately tourism is greatly changing the place, but please don't push this along. Just wonder around, look at the local fresh markets, ...
 
Help please
Posted on Aug 5, 2008, 16:11:52 by jacquesl
One of the things you can do that can give you a lot of information is go to our search feature and search for LUANG PRABANG and see what other things our members have done there and you can see if any of those things interest you. There is a ton of ...
 
Help please
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 06:17:52 by marton
Me and my 2 friends are in Luang Prabang.... we went to some waterfalls and all.... what else can we do besides temples? we already trekked in chiang mai..... any suggestiuons??? Thank you
 

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