Laos Suggested Trips

If you don't like rain, mud, or walking much, I suggest not to go to Pakse during rainy season (June-August). However, if you can stand all that, you might appreciate the jungles and waterfalls in southern Laos near Champasak and Pakse. I found it more beautiful walking around in the rain. Everything was green and the mud was...mud. It made it more fun. Everything gets wet and dirty and you might slip a little here and there. In my opinion rainy season is the best season. Just bring some extra clothes for changing. If you are scared of getting a cold, just wear a pancho and some rain boots and you'll be fine.

Really quiet, really relaxing... peaceful town on the Mekong River. I could have stayed here longer than I did.

This is a trekker's dream city. It remains very culturally true to its history but also has the luxuries of the French colonial influce which means you can get an incredible chocolate eclair in the middle of Laos! Many great guest houses located along the Mekong River. If they wash your underwear for you, expect to see it hanging on a clothes line near the road for all to see!

Cycle to waterfall and spend a night in the middle of no-where.

The town itself is a little depressing. CAN I SCREAM LOUDER I DIDN'T GO TO LAOS TO GET STONED EATING HAPPY PIZZA AND WATCH 'FRIENDS' REPEATS!!!!!!!!!!!! Got very very sunburnt- Don't do the inner tubing in the dry season! All that said, a walk to the caves through the farms against the beautiful limestone mountains and jungle backgrounds, waving to the friendly farmers as you pass is definitly wonderful.