Laos
Descripción
Squeezed in between Thailand and Vietnam is the landlocked country of Laos. Main feature of Laos is the Mekong River. The Mekong enters Laos from China in the north, forms most of its western border with Burma and Thailand, and then leaves Laos in the south to enter Cambodia. Away from the Mekong, Laos is a largely mountaineous country of steep hills, rugged ranges and narrow valleys covered in jungle. No easy terrain to travel around, even on foot, so transportation by boat of goods and people on the Mekong and its tributaries has always been very important to the Laotians. Still today, roads into the interior are few and often in a bad state during the rainy season. As a result the hills and mountains of Laos are by definition remote and sparsely populated by a myriad of hill tribes displaying astounding ethnolinguistic diversity. Highest mountains are found in the northern half of Laos, and in the Annamite Mountain Range running north-south to form the eastern border with Vietnam.
In recent years, numerous community-based trekking possibilities have sprung up across Laos, focusing on experiencing nature and meeting ethnic minorities. Local guides will lead you across the fields into the tropical jungles and mountains from one village to the next, sometimes camping out, wading through rivers and involving an occasional steep climb. Popular starting point for 2- and 3-day treks are the northern towns of Luang Namtha, Udomxay and Phongsali. Hiking is possible in Xiengkhouang province, including the mysterious ancient Plain of Jars. Further south there are some nice trekking options in National Protected Areas (NPA's) in the province of Savannakhet, and in Champasak and Attapeu, both on the border with Cambodia. To get started, just take a look at the Ecotourism Laos website for inspiration and details.
Best time to go hiking is during the dry season, roughly from November till April, although it can get stiflingly hot in March and April in the lower regions. During the monsoon rains, getting around is a muddy affair or even impossible.
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Libros

United Kingdom
- On The Ho Chi Minh Trail - The Blood Road, The Women Who Defended It, The Legacy
- Part travelogue, part history, and part reflective meditation on conflict and reconciliation, Sherry Buchanan`s new book offers both a personal and historical exploration of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, highlighting the critical role women militia and soldiers played in defending the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War. Accompanied by two... Leer más

Netherlands
- Sheila's Guide to Fast & Easy Chiang Mai
- Have you ever visited Chiang Mai in the far north of Thailand? Located in The Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet? Chiang Mai is worlds apart from big sister, Bangkok. This area in the Himalayan foothills is known for its mountainous beauty, jungle trekking (try elephant riding), ruins, hill tribes, and Wats, (the Thai... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Sheila's Guide to Fast & Easy Chiang Mai
- Have you ever visited Chiang Mai in the far north of Thailand? Located in The Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet? Chiang Mai is worlds apart from big sister, Bangkok. This area in the Himalayan foothills is known for its mountainous beauty, jungle trekking (try elephant riding), ruins, hill tribes, and Wats, (the Thai... Leer más

Netherlands
2013
- Reisgids Kunstreiseführer Vietnam, Kambodscha und Laos | Dumont
- Man sieht nur, was man weiß - wer nach dieser Devise reist, braucht einen Reiseführer mit Tiefgang und mit profunden Informationen. Der Kunst-Reiseführer Vietnam, Kambodscha und Laos beinhaltet all das, was man als kulturinteressierter Reisender gerne lesen und wissen möchte - insbesondere eine Einführung in die vielfältigen Kulturen der Länder... Leer más

Netherlands
- The Last Unicorn
- An award-winning author's quest to find and understand a creature as rare and enigmatic as any on EarthIn 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with exquisite long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to Western science--a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Last Unicorn
- An award-winning author's quest to find and understand a creature as rare and enigmatic as any on EarthIn 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with exquisite long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to Western science--a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in... Leer más

Netherlands
- Lonely Planet Laos
- Discover Laos Weave your own path through the temple-lined streets of World Heritage-listed Luang Prabang.Find out why Katang villagers sleep with their heads pointed towards an outside wall.Explore the ancient Khmer's 'imitation of heaven' at mystical Wat Phu Champasak.Join locals for a riverside Beerlao as the sun sets over the Mekong in... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Lonely Planet Laos
- Discover Laos Weave your own path through the temple-lined streets of World Heritage-listed Luang Prabang.Find out why Katang villagers sleep with their heads pointed towards an outside wall.Explore the ancient Khmer's 'imitation of heaven' at mystical Wat Phu Champasak.Join locals for a riverside Beerlao as the sun sets over the Mekong in... Leer más

Netherlands
- The Last Unicorn
- In 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with beautiful long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to western science -- a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in 50 years.Rare then and rarer now, no westerner had glimpsed a live saola before Pulitzer Prize finalist... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Last Unicorn
- In 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with beautiful long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to western science -- a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in 50 years.Rare then and rarer now, no westerner had glimpsed a live saola before Pulitzer Prize finalist... Leer más
Netherlands
2011
- Reisgids Culture Shock! Laos | Marshall Cavendish
- The CultureShock! series is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls... Leer más

Netherlands
- The Rough Guide to Laos
- The Rough Guide to Laos is your definitive guide to this fascinating country. The 24-page full-colour introduction highlights all the "things not to miss", from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane, Laos'' capital. The guide reviews all the top places to stay, eat and drink to suit every budget... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Rough Guide to Laos
- The Rough Guide to Laos is your definitive guide to this fascinating country. The 24-page full-colour introduction highlights all the "things not to miss", from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane, Laos'' capital. The guide reviews all the top places to stay, eat and drink to suit every budget... Leer más

Netherlands
- Killing for profit
- Rhino horn is worth more than cocaine, heroin or even gold on the black markets of Southeast Asia and China. Now, Killing for Profit brings you the story of one man s journey into a violent underworld where ruthless criminal syndicates will stop at nothing to attain their prize a tale of greed and corruption and of an increasingly desperate... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Killing for profit
- Rhino horn is worth more than cocaine, heroin or even gold on the black markets of Southeast Asia and China. Now, Killing for Profit brings you the story of one man s journey into a violent underworld where ruthless criminal syndicates will stop at nothing to attain their prize a tale of greed and corruption and of an increasingly desperate... Leer más

Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Capitool Reisgidsen Cambodja & Laos | Unieboek
- Capitool Cambodja & Laos: de ideale reisgids voor jouw reis naar Cambodja & Laos Het is de luxe reisgids voor levensgenieters Met een zorgvuldig samengestelde inhoud van zeer hoge kwaliteit Met vele schitterende foto’s en illustraties Bestand tegen intensief gebruik, voor, tijdens en na je reis En de gids die je nog lang zult bewaren samen met... Leer más

Netherlands
- The Rough Guide to Laos
- The indispensible Rough Guide to Laos is the definitive guide to this fascinating Southeast Asian country, taking you from the remote mountainous north to the sleepy south. It's packed with detailed, lively reviews of accommodation and restaurants to suit all budgets, plus practical information on things like border crossings and road and river... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Rough Guide to Laos
- The indispensible Rough Guide to Laos is the definitive guide to this fascinating Southeast Asian country, taking you from the remote mountainous north to the sleepy south. It's packed with detailed, lively reviews of accommodation and restaurants to suit all budgets, plus practical information on things like border crossings and road and river... Leer más

Netherlands
- Rough Guide to Laos
- This guide features detailed coverage of the sights of Laos from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane and the mysterious Khmer ruins at Wat Phou. There are detailed listings of the best places to eat and stay, as well as incisive articles on the history of Laos, its religion, arts, peoples and... Leer más
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Rough Guide to Laos
- This guide features detailed coverage of the sights of Laos from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane and the mysterious Khmer ruins at Wat Phou. There are detailed listings of the best places to eat and stay, as well as incisive articles on the history of Laos, its religion, arts, peoples and... Leer más
Mapas

United Kingdom
- Laos Periplus Travel Map
- Laos at 1:2,000,000 from Periplus with more detailed enlargements of several most visited areas, plus indexed street plans of the country’s main cities: Vientiane Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, Vang Vieng and Pakxe.On one side is a general map of the whole country showing its road and rail networks. Local airports are marked and numerous places of... Leer más

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Southeast Asia - Zuidoost Azië | Nelles Verlag
- Nelles Map Southeast Asia 1 : 4 500 000 ab 9.9 EURO Thailand - Laos - Cambodia - Vietnam - Malaysia - Singapore - Brunei - Indonesia - East Timor - Philippines - Taiwan Nelles Map. new edition Leer más

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodja | Marco Polo
- MARCO POLO Kontinentalkarte Thailand, Vietnam 1:2 500 000 ab 11.99 EURO Myanmar, Laos, Kambodscha Marco Polo Karte. 9. Auflage, Laufzeit bis 2021 Leer más

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia (Cambodja) | Nelles Verlag
- Nelles Map Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia ab 9.9 EURO CITY MAPS: Central Vientiane - Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Nelles Map. Neuauflage Leer más

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia | Gizi Map
- Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia 1 : 1 400 000 ab 11.99 EURO Geographical Map Gizi Map. 1st edition Leer más

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia (Cambodja) | Freytag & Berndt
- Vietnam - Laos - Kambodscha 1 : 900 000 ab 10.9 EURO Touristische Informationen. Nationalparks. Ortsregister Freytag & Berndt Auto + Freizeitkarte. Neuauflage Leer más