Laos in January

October to April is the dry season in Laos, South East Asia, and usually considered the best time to visit. Temperatures usually hit highs of about 32 °C (90 °F)across the dry season in Vientiane, the country’s sleepy capital, though can spikes up to 35°C ( 95 °F)in April, the hottest month. The hillier north is usually a couple of degrees cooler, so December and January can be a bit chilly in the hills and mountains.November through January is the best time for river travel when the water is at its highest and travelling fast, a great time to take in the might Mekong and the superb flora and fauna along its banks. April brings Songkran (Laos New Year), a week-long national party celebrating the end of the dry season and start of the monsoon. Much of the country becomes a giant water fight, and you are likely to get drenched by everyone from children to grandmothers, whether you like it or not.

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Classic Laos

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,700
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Ancient Laos: A Journey Back in Time

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9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,700
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Behind the Scenes in Northern Laos

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,200
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Beyond Luang Prabang: Exploring Northern Laos

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $3,400
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Capital to Ancient Capital: A Glimpse of Northern Laos

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,300
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Hidden Gems of Northern Laos: Luang Namtha & Muang Sing

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $3,300
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Indochina's Heritage Sites by Air: Bangkok to Bagan

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $93,100
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Mountainscapes of Northern Laos: Magnificent Muang La

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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Peak Laos: Heights of Phongsaly

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5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,200
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Remote Lands of Laos: Phongsaly & the Far North

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Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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