With Laos guide book, you can take easy to find the destination with a map, especially, travel to Laos by bus. Bring a travel wallet that put your vitals under your clothing and away from the thieves in the markets and other crowed area in Laos.
If you are Wattay International Airport: after you exit the baggage claim and immigration area, turn left and walk all the way towards the end. I believe this shop closes at 8 pm though. You can either use Google Maps, company website or ask your hotel.
I recommend getting your SIM card at these stores because they usually have the biggest selection of plans available, and they will help you set up your card. Your Name required. Your Email required. Website optional.
Myanmar: No. But in general it is important to prepare well and get your gear together for an exclusive and adventurous stay in Laos before you leave.
And of course, while planning and packing for Laos, you will already enjoy part of the fun you will have And yes, here we have prepared some ideas and answers for you. If you plan to travel long distances by motorbike or with our MOTOLAO motorcycle adventure tours in Laos, be sure you get your specific travel packing list before you go. Last but not least, be sure to pack your stuff in solid plastic bags to stop them from getting wet, especially when travelling in the green season or on boats.
This will help to prevent some problems along the way. Related article "Stay healthy on a trek in Laos". Remember that proper packing of your stuff in the back pack is also an important thing. I suggest that you consult your doctor and dentist before leaving. Beware of unauthorized medication and remember to keep your vaccinations up to date! You can buy a first aid kit already prepared my favorite. Cotton buds Tweezers Round-tipped scissors Pairs of single-use latex gloves Bandages Paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain Sterile compresses Disinfectant spray for wounds Physiological saline solution in pods wound cleaning Condoms and other contraceptives.
For longer trips and higher risk locations, we can also add:. Sterile adhesive skin sutures steristrips Rehydration solutions in case of dehydration Water purification tablets Water decontamination tablets Aquatabs or Micropur Medication for altitude Medication for sore throat Anti-malarial medication Survival blanket Tick tweezers Ointment against itching antihistamine Probiotics for the stomach Corticosteroid pills and cream Analgesics painkillers Survival blanket Cold medicine decongestant Biafine in case of burns or sunburns Broad-spectrum antibiotics without a prescription Anti-diarrhea tablets immodium, smecta.
You can download the complete travel list in PDF format and print it by clicking here. Book your hotel in Laos now on Booking. After catching wind of this, Buddha decided that in order to avoid damaging crops, hurting insects, or harming themselves during the rainy season, monks should remain in their temples during these three months. Initiated in by an NGO working for years with the elephants, this annual meeting of Laos Elephant Festival became one of the big festivals of Laos, followed by thousands of Laotians who move to attend a number of exercises, parades, and elections of the most emblematic animal of Laos.
Fifty elephants are walking around for 3 days in the streets of the small provincial town. A large market takes place for the occasion with all kind of local or Thai products. The highlight of the year in Wat Phu Champasak is the three-day Buddhist festival, held on Magha Puja day on the full moon of the third lunar month, usually in February. Throughout the three days of the festival Lao visitors climb around the hillside, stopping to pray and leave offerings of flowers and incense.
The festival is more commercial than it once was, and for much of the time has an atmosphere somewhere between a kids' carnival and music festival. Events include kick-boxing matches, boat races, cockfights, comedy shows and plenty of music and dancing, as bands from as far away as Vientiane arrive. When the three months of Buddhist Lent come to an end in October, it is the perfect time to visit temples and celebrate the end of the rainy season.
Moreover, there are plenty of festive activities are organized throughout the country with floating flower boats, candles, fireworks, lavishly decorated wats and an old-time carnival … all make for a magical Boun Awk Phansa festival in Laos.
Which parts of Laos are you going to explore? What activities are you going to join in Laos? How long are you planning to travel in Laos? Which other countries are you going to after Laos? Wondering about what to pack for your trip to Laos?
You will find below all the information you need to prepare for your Laos packing list. Table of content [ Hide Show ]. Preparing for your trip to Laos What time of year do you plan to visit Laos? Preparing for your trip to Laos Preparing for what to pack should be done 1 month before you go. Answering the below questions will help you have more idea of what to pack for your Laos trip.
What time of year do you plan to visit Laos? Of course, you need different gears for the different parts of Laos. Laos packing list To make it easier, we will divide your packing list into 6 categories below: Essential documents including passports, blood type card, or useful address. Clothing: specific for women and men Toiletries: remember to pack just something you cannot buy. Documents to bring Passport - must be valid for the next 6 months when you arrive or enter in Laos.
And it must have at least 6-month validity on the date of arrival Visa - check if you need a visa or if your free visa days are not enough - here is how you can apply for a Laos visa, if you need one or not and how to extend your visa if you need to Return ticket - when you land or enter Laos, it's not common for the immigration officer to ask for your exit ticket, however, if they do, you should have one ready.
You can also tell them that you are crossing the border to Thailand or Vietnam, which is acceptable. Accommodation confirmation - it is proven that depending on your length of stay or nationality or immigration officer, a confirmed hotel or accommodation booking will be asked, book at least the first three nights, save the email confirmation screen shot on your phone Travel insurance - the immigration will not be asking this; however, your trip can be unpredictable, it's always better to be ready and have a peace in tour mind than taking a risk especially if you are planning to go motorbiking or do adventurous trips.
Here is Laos travel insurance that you need. Photocopy - get a photocopy of your passport and visa page. This can be helpful in case you lost your passport. Blood type card — have a copy with you either in hard copy or a screen shot in your mobile phone.
Clothing The clothing is different for men and women. What NOT to pack for Laos 1. Clip a few carabiners — they always come in handy Keep a few clothes pegs with you — good for laundry and closing snack bags.
Frequently asked questions Q. What kind of luggage or suitcase that I need?
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