Luang Prabang Forum

A town in Laos is overrun by tourists

Posted 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 ...

Need info on Laos car rentals - Ventianne travel question

Posted by wadadasaw

On my third trip to Laos, I would like to see the area between Ventianne and Luang Prabang, including the Field of Jars. I am thinking of renting a car - don't need anything fancy, just reliable. Best would be company that would allow you to rent in ...

Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Posted 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 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 ...

Do you need any help

Posted 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 ...

A town in Laos is overrun by tourists

Posted 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 by johnbonjer

... from 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 ...

Travelling from Laos to Han Oi

Posted 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 ...

Slowboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang currently not running

Posted by paulette29

OK--plan on taking the slow boat from Thai border to Luang Prabang in Feb 2011. It is running, or has China sucked all the water out?

Slowboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang currently not running

Posted by paulette29

OK--plan on taking the slow boat from Thai border to Luang Prabang in Feb 2011. It is running, or has China sucked all the water out?

laos- what can i do in 2 wks?

Posted by hanson

My idea is visit to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Khng Island, Xiengkhuoang and Pakse. Have fun,

Hotels - Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Posted 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.

A town in Laos is overrun by tourists

Posted 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 ...

slow boat ah!!!!

Posted 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 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.