International airports: Vientiane (VTE), Luang Prabang (LPQ)
Land transport: bus, taxi
Shipping: ferry, cruise ship
Adventure activities: trekking, rafting, canyoning, caving, cycling…
Luxury activities: cruise along the Mekong, spa, golf…
Electronic Visa (eVisa): The electronic visa is the easiest and fastest way to get a visa for Laos. It can be requested online and costs 30 USD.
Official website of the Lao government for e-visa applications
Visa on arrival: The visa on arrival can be obtained on arrival at one of Laos’ international airports. It costs 30 USD.
It is recommended to get vaccinated against typhoid fever, rabies and hepatitis A and B. Ask your doctor for advice.
Outside the big cities, like Vientiane and Luang Prabang, tap water is not drinkable, so it is recommended to drink bottled water. Protect yourself against mosquitoes, which can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria.
Laos is a safe country, but it is important to remain vigilant, especially in large cities (risk of pick pocketing).
The best season to visit Laos is from November to March. During this time, the weather is dry and sunny, with mild temperatures and little rain.
From April to October, Laos is in the rainy season. Rainfall is abundant, especially from June to September. The weather can be humid and torrid, and the roads can be impassable.
