4.000 Mekong Islands

Laos is the only country in Southeast Asia that does not border a sea. Due to the geographical location of the country, which lies between China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, there are over 200 ethnic groups in #Laos.

From north to south you can discover and admire high forested #mountains, exciting boat races, rushing turquoise #waterfalls and the fascinating world of the 4,000 #Mekong Islands.

Luang Prabang as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia and enchants with ancient #temples and French-Indonesian architecture.

Best time to travel:

November-March

Recommended means of transport: 

Private car with driver, domestic flights, boat

Language: 

Lao. Good English skills along the main routes of the country.

Currency: 

Lao Kip (LAK). Please exchange money only at official exchange offices or banks or withdraw money from cash machines (ATM).

In the main cities you can also buy goods with USD or Thai Baht.