This under-the-radar destination is one of the best-preserved destinations in Asia.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Tourist visas are required. Tourist visas on arrival are available at certain ports of entry, and generally permit a stay of 30 days. You can extend the visa up to an additional 60 days through the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. At certain ports of entry, you can use an eVisa. See Official Laos E-Visa Application for more information.
► US Department of State Laos Information
► Official Laos E-Visa Application
Part of the APEC Business Travel program
• Expedited Passport Clearance
• All full members of APEC have no need to apply for a visa or entry permit, as the card is treated as such (except for transitional members, USA and Canada)
The main airport serving the region is LPQ Luang Prabang International.
► Wikipedia information on LPQ Luang Prabang International
The best source to check which airlines are servicing the airport.
Luang Prabang
Size: 24 rooms and suites
Style: Sophisticated Contemporary Laos
Year Opened: 2009
Formerly: Luang Prabang provincial hospital
Designer/Architect: Pascal Trahan
The resort offers customized, guided excursions, such as a sunset trip to Mount Phousi (Sacred Mountain), the centerpiece of Luang Prabang.
Amantaka is a tranquil sanctuary within easy walking distance of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each of the 24 suites features an airy living area with doors opening to the courtyard and a tree-shaded lounge or private swimming pool. Dine on Lao- and French-influenced cuisine in the dining room, enjoy drinks in the lounge bar, or take a casual meal on the pool terrace before visiting the town’s fabled night market. Spend days exploring Luang Prabang’s 32 beguiling temples or its many colorful boutiques, bakeries, and markets. Return to the resort’s intimate spa, sparkling pool, tennis center, gym, and yoga studio.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Luang Prabang
Size: 23 rooms and suites
Style: Regionally Eclectic
Year Opened: 2018
Designer/Architect: Bill Bensley
Not expensive and close to many things in Mitte and Alexander Platz. Member of the Design Hotels, so it has new and modern styling and great staffing.
I AM A ROSEWOOD ELITE PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
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► VIRTUOSO: Laos Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: Laos Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Laos.
► TOURISM LAOS
The official visitor information for Laos.
Vietnam General Information
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page updated: December 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Laos Tourism Board
Please Note: All Hotel / Resort / Cruise / Services Amenities are subject to availability and may have changed since the date of this being originally published.
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