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Buddha's Birthday

The biggest annual event on the Buddhist calendar is Visakha Busa, the day on which the Buddha was born, died and became enlightened. Temples are filled with devotees, and families hold feasts and parties to mark the occasion. Although the festival is marked in...  see full details

Lao New Year

Lao New Year is known as Bpee Mai or Songkan and it's the biggest and most exuberant celebration of the year for both Laotian people and tourists to Laos, who invariably get roped into the festivities. New Year takes place on the cusp...  see full details

Luang Prabang Alms Ceremony

The Luang Prabang daily Alms Ceremony is the main attraction for many visitors to Laos. Luang Prabang is central to the country, as it is a key area for those practising or studying Buddhism. Each morning before sunrise the monks proceed through the...  see full details

Intrepid Travel, one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures focused on getting off the beaten track, interacting with the locals and having real life experiences throughout Laos.
Discover Mekong, an Indochina-based tour operator, provides private or small group tours, hotel reservations and daily excursions to Laos. Your perfect holiday starts here.
Explore waterfalls and rainforests of the Boloven plateau. Trek the Namtha mountain trail. Build your own Laos adventure.