Laos
Whether you’re relaxing in French-infused Vientiane or taking a slow ride on the Mekong, Laos seems determined to force a smile on to the face of all who travel there. Every country may claim to have a welcoming, good-humoured people – here it’s true, a fact of life as indisputable as the beauty of the thousands of Buddha statues in the Pak Ou Caves. Laos quietly goes about its business of packing astounding sights and experiences within its borders: ruminate over the origin and meaning of the mysterious, mesmerising Plain of Jars before heading south in search of the Irrawaddy dolphin among the widening Mekong’s ‘Four Thousand Islands’. After a few days here, you begin to appreciate why the locals are so happy.
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Mekong Explorer
Rebecca - Australia, 21 Jan, 2012
The Mekong Explorer trip was an excellent introduction to Laos and Cambodia. The tour leaders were friendly and knowledgeable and took great care of us. Overall the value for money was good.
One main point of feedback would be to encourage Australians to get their Laos visa before arrival. The border crossing wasa shambles and it took several hours of crammed queuing to get the visa sorted. The other is to remind customers that some of the areas visited are quite remote. After the wheel came off our minibus to Phonsovan there were little choices in terms of getting the bus fixed and an already long day of travel turned into a 12 hour + day.
The Cambodia guide, Kheang, rates a special mention for his care and attention and willingness to share his personal stories as an insight into the history of Cambodia.
Rebecca
Laos & Cambodia Explorer
Kate (Kathryn) - China, 21 Jan, 2012
This trip gives a wonderful glimpse of life into 2 hidden gems of Indochina. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in experiencing diverse cultures in developing countries before the negative side of tourism had a major impact.
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