Nam Ngum Lake
Nam Ngum Lake is a man made reservoir that was created by the building of the Nam Ngum damn in the 1970s. It is a place of great scenic beauty and has become a haven for many species of bird as well as a popular holiday spot for tourists. The waters are clean and safe making for a superb site, to stop and spend some time. It is situated about 50 miles to the north of the country’s capital, Vientiane. The valley where the damn was constructed is an extremely beautiful place and has only been enhanced by this man made resource. A popular pastime by locals and tourists alike are the boat trips that now ply their trade along this vast and scenically splendid waterway. The lake that provides the water is the Nam Ngum. It runs for over 200 miles before spilling its contents into the Mekong River, at Vientiane. This really is a delightful stopping of location on the way between Vientiane and Vang Vieng. The entire river basin is home to almost a million people. There is much to see and do here.

Buddha Park
Buddha Park (aka Xieng Khuan) is a famous sculpture park with more than 200 religious statues including...

Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise
Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise, or COPE, is a local non-profit organization that provides...

Lao Herbal Steam Sauna and Massage
Spas and massage shops are in plentiful supply in Vientiane, offering something for every budget. But...

Lao National Museum
A visit to the Lao National Museum, also known as the Lao National History Museum, is an excellent way...

Pakse (Champsak)
Pakse is the capital of Champasak Province, founded by French colonialists in 1905. The kingdom was...

Patuxai Victory Monument
With its crenellated upper level topped with five ornate towers in the traditional Laos style, the Patuxai...
You may also like
Treasures of Laos
- Depart Time:Daily
- Starts/Ends:Luang Prabang/Vientiane
- Tour type:Private Tours
- Travel Style:Nature & Adventure, Heritage Tours, Culture & History
- Activities:Local culture tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites tours, Countryside and village visits tours, City sightseeing tours
- Suitable for:Solo, Family, Group, Couple
- Age range:1 To 90 Years
- Operated in:English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Highlights of Laos Tour
- Depart Time:Daily
- Starts/Ends:Luang Prabang/Pakse
- Tour type:Private Tours
- Travel Style:Nature & Adventure, Heritage Tours, Culture & History
- Activities:Local culture tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites tours, Countryside and village visits tours, City sightseeing tours
- Suitable for:Solo, Family, Group, Couple
- Age range:1 To 90 Years
- Operated in:English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
World Heritage Explorer Laos
- Depart Time:Daily
- Starts/Ends:Vientiane/Luang Prabang
- Tour type:Private Tours
- Travel Style:Heritage Tours, Family Tours, Culture & History
- Activities:Sightseeing Tours, Local culture tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites tours, Countryside and village visits tours
- Suitable for:Solo, Family, Group, Couple
- Age range:1 To 90 Years
- Operated in:English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Best of Laos Tour 7 Days
- Depart Time:Daily
- Starts/Ends:Vientiane/Luang Prabang
- Tour type:Private Tours
- Travel Style:Nature & Adventure, Heritage Tours, Culture & History
- Activities:Local culture tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites tours, Countryside and village visits tours, City sightseeing tours
- Suitable for:Solo, Family, Group, Couple
- Age range:1 To 90 Years
- Operated in:English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Highlights of Laos 6 Days
- Depart Time:Daily
- Starts/Ends:Vientiane/Luang Prabang
- Tour type:Private Tours
- Activities:Local culture tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites tours, Countryside and village visits tours, City sightseeing tours
- Suitable for:Solo, Family, Group, Couple
- Age range:1 To 90 Years
- Operated in:English, French, Spanish, German, Italian