5 Days Lao Getaway: High-Speed Journey Through Culture & Nature

Our collection Laos Tours 5 days are designed to fit your needs, as you can find almost all of your preferences here. You can visit specific regions, focus on the highlights of the country. There are even options for more luxurious travels or a family tour if you’re bringing yours with you on the trip. Even more unique are trekking and biking tours, where we take advantage of Laos’ terrain to have an exciting ride, or tours focus on getting to know about Laos’ national animal, the elephant. The possibilities are endless, and you won’t find better itineraries within this timeframe. So what are you waiting for? Let us make the most of your 5 days in Laos now! 

Best time to visit Laos

Laos’s weather system is straightforward when compared to the rest of Asia and has two distinct periods – the dry season (Nov to Apr) and the wet season (May-Oct); March-June are the hottest months of the year. When considering the best time to visit Laos, be aware that the northern, central and eastern regions are at a higher altitude than those in the south, where humidity is high and temperatures can be in excess of 35°C in March and April. The rainy season in Laos, which runs from May until late October, makes a real mess of the country’s already difficult dirt roads; although this brings life and lushness to the countryside, you’ll struggle to get around and see it.

• March, April, May and June: Are very hot months with temperatures soaring to 35°C and above, so if you do find yourself in Laos at either end of the hot season, head north for slightly cooler climes.

• January and February: Are dry months with comfortable, warm temperatures. It can get quite cold in the north of the country though, so it's best to wrap up during early mornings and late evenings, or if you’re travelling on the river.

• July: Sees the wet season in full swing and temperatures sitting at around 30°C, except further south in the Bolaven Plateau, where it’s notably cooler. As it becomes wetter, lush green foliage begins to swathe the landscape in central Laos, while in the south, waterfalls begin to cascade dramatically again.

• August: Is the peak of the rainy season and a bit of a washout in Laos, plus travel to remote areas can be troublesome, but by September, the sun starts to shine again – this, combined with glistening waterfalls and leafy, green landscapes helps to make September an optimum month for travellers seeking stunning natural scenery.
• November and December: Are all about life on the river – river levels are at their highest and conditions are dry and warm throughout the country making it an ideal time to journey along the mighty Mekong, taking in all of the incredible flora and fauna that line its banks.