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Laos : When to go ?

The best period to travel to Laos extends from November to February, March (included). The temperatures are pleasant, it is not raining and most of the festivities take place between these two periods of the year.

Laos : Go with a local agency

A genuine welcomeThe people of Laos are relatively reserved. But once the relationship of trust has been established, the Laotiens are more friendly, sometimes even by hand or arm at a walk, or inviting you at home to introduce their families to a good meal, a cup of tea or a Lao Lao glass (rice alcohol).A pleasant climateLaos has a subtropical climate. The temperatures are pleasant most of the year and the annual average is 25 ° C. But in the mountains at the edge of China, the nights are cold from December to February (up to +5 ° C). And during the dry period, between March and May, prior to the return of the monsoon, the heat wave may take off in the southern plains (more than 35 ° C). It is therefore recommended to visit the south of the country in winter, and the northern region between October and November, or in April-May.An omnipresent natureIf you are thirsty, Laos is a good option. Most of the forests are natural, but, unfortunately, the economic thrust organized by the Chinese and the Vietnamese launched a process of systematic deforestation... However, few rare specimens are still present in fauna and flora, and wild spaces, previously inaccessible, can now be explored through ecotourism programmes organized by international ngos. Experienced guides commissioned by local agencies can make you discover the most beautiful sites of this nature, off the beaten tracks.
In Laos, the average monthly wage is approximately US $ 60 per head.Beer: between 8 000 kip and 15 000 kip.Meal (dish + beverage): from 25 000 kip to 40 000 kip.One night in a cheap guesthouse: from 50 000 kip to 70 000 kip.A tuk-tuk race: 10 000 polynomial minima.Renting a bicycle or bike at the day: 10 000 kip or 60 000 polynomial minimum.FormalitésTo enter Laos, a passport must be valid six months after the date of arrival.Visa. A visa is required to enter Laos. The price depends on the nationality of the applicant. Same rate for the French, Belgian, Luxembourgish and Swiss, but more expensive for Canadians. By speaking to the Embassy of Laos in Paris or Brussels, this requires three days and costs € 30 (visa fees) + 5 € (file fee). Provide two identity photos.It is possible to obtain a visa upon arrival, at the border in Thailand or at the airport in Vientiane or Luang Prabang, it costs US $ 30 and takes a quarter of an hour. Same rate at the Consulate of Laos in Bangkok. Major Land Border Crossings with Thailand: Houayxay (to the north), Friendship bridge (near Vientiane) and Chong Mek (near Pakse).Visa extension. Visit one of the immigration offices in Vientiane, Luang Prabang or Pakse, open Monday to Friday from 8 a. m. to 16 p. m. A visa extension costs US $ 2 per day. For a higher extension, it is preferable to leave the country by returning to the Thai border, which requires a maximum of one day. In case the visa has not been extended, the visitor will have to pay a penalty of USD 10 per day upon departure from the territory.