2. DESTINATION LAOS

3. At a glance… Geographical facts Mountains, jungle, plateau The Mekong river stretches up to 1800 km Many waterfalls 5.8 millions inhabitants 48% Lao 69 ethnic minorities 4 international airports: Vientiane (Center) Luang Prabang (North) Pakse (South) Savannakhet (South)

4. LAOS CLIMATE Tropical monsoon climate with two seasons: dry from October to April and rainy from May to September. Temperatures vary according to the altitude and can be cold in mountainous areas from November to February. VientianeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Min  C 141719232425 211815 Max  C 2830323432313031 3029 Rain mm5123899267300260293300112154 Luang Prabang JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Min  C 1314172123 211815 Max  C 28323436353432 33322927 Rain mm121521108175163225300178822910

5. Highlights of Laos in pictures…

6. VIENTIANE

10. 15 km from the airport (around 20 mn drive) Main spots to visit: Vat Sisaket, the morning market, the Patouxai, That Luang Stupa. VIENTIANE

11. VANG VIENG

15. Located in beautiful landscapes of limestone karsts 130 km from Vientiane and 110 km from Luang Prabang Archaeological sites and limestone caves. VANG VIENG

16. LUANG PRABANG

21. The former royal capital and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site City of around 32 pagodas located in a mountainous landscapes Airport is 10 min drive from the heart of the historic quarter Lots of possibilities for trekking starting from Luang Prabang for nature lovers. LUANG PRABANG

22. PAK OU

25. KHOUANG SY

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