
Lonely Planet Laos
by David Eimer & Zinara Rathnayake & Nick Ray
AUCK IN STOCK
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312
23 Sept 2025
Paperback
Lonely Planet Publications
9781788688383
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Laos.
Discover Laos' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from soaring across the ziplines at Tham Nam; to trekking with some of the elephants who live at Mandalao; and admiring the sweeping roofs of gilded Wat Xieng Thong, the most significant and striking of Luang Prabang's many temples.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Laostravel guide:
- Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Laos effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Laos
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Phou Si Hill, to Tat Kuang Si, and the Vieng Xai Caves
- Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Lao culturethrough storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers:Luang Prabang & Around; Northern Laos; Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Around; Central Laos; Southern Laos
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Laos.



