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Attractions and tours in Laos
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What to book ahead in Laos
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead. Prices shown in AUD for Laos.
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Alms giving ceremony and morning market tour
40k$30 AUD
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Kuang Si Falls half-day trip
40k$35 AUD
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4000 Islands and Khone Phapheng Falls
40k$58 AUD
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Mekong slow boat to Pak Beng
40k$65 AUD
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Plain of Jars guided tour
40k$70 AUD
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Vang Vieng hot air balloon
40k$130 AUD
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Planning what to do in Laos
When is the best time to visit Laos?
November-February
The dry season is cool and clear. March and April bring severe agricultural burning haze across the north, which regularly closes Luang Prabang airport and makes the mountain views disappear entirely.
More Laos essentials
Laos visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to Laos
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Laos eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Laos travel insurance
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Laos money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Laos airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in Laos
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Laos travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
How these comparisons are made
Activities listed are bookable in AUD with instant confirmation where the platform offers it. Jamie has personally booked and taken activities through the platforms recommended on this site. Editorial notes on whether something is worth pre-booking are opinions and labelled as such - a queue-skip that saves three hours in July can be pointless in February. Read the full editorial policy.
Laos things to do FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for Laos?
Yes. Australians need a tourist visa, available on arrival at the main airports and major land borders for around USD $35 in cash with a passport photo, or as an eVisa applied for online at least three days before you fly. It permits a 30-day stay, extendable once.
How much cash do I need in Laos?
More than you would expect. Laos is the most cash-dependent country in mainland Southeast Asia - cards are accepted in a handful of hotels and tourist restaurants and almost nowhere else, and rural ATMs are unreliable. Carry enough for several days at a time.
Planning Laos?
We will send you the Laos guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.