{"id":43103,"date":"2025-01-27T09:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T02:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=43103"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:23:36","slug":"laos-pdu-jan-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/laos-pdu-jan-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Laos Product &#038; Destination Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43103\" class=\"elementor elementor-43103\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133d3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b133d3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69a7bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d69a7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have two new unique experiences and 3 multi-day tours all with unique insider access to hidden gems and authentic local encounters that go far beyond the usual tourist spots. We\u2019re also highlighting a multi-day cruise that can now be booked with instant confirmation via our EXO Connect platform. There\u2019s also updates on a new hotel in Luang Prabang and other luxury cruises to explore the region along with some important destination updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Products: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing two new Southern Laos Experiences, three unique Multi-day Tours and it\u2019s now possible to book a 4D\/2N cruise via EXO Connect with instant confirmation!\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hotels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There\u2019s a new hotel in Luang Prabang as well as a new cruise and the comeback of Anouvong, a luxury cruise operated by Heritage Line. <\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Destination News: <\/b><span>A quick round up of news from 2024 and some important reminders.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52f1df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c52f1df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6977669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6977669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4a7cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d4a7cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd470b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd470b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Product updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a1090 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25a1090\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42507c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b42507c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c83a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19c83a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-43123\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a04974b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a04974b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Champasak - Southern Laos\nThe Secrets of Wat Phou<br> with an Archeologist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862774b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"862774b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Half Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d86b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07d86b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a Wat Phou visit to the next level with an exclusive tour led by an expert local archaeologist. Gain deeper insights into this UNESCO World Heritage site\u2019s stunning Khmer architecture. Perfect for history buffs ready to dive deep into Laos\u2019 rich past. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock hidden stories with expert archaeological insights.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Wat Phou&#8217;s celestial alignment and historical significance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visit lesser-known corners for stunning panoramic views<span>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dabb0ab elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dabb0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/daytrips\/laos\/the-secrets-of-wat-phou-with-an-archeologist\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90146dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90146dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee6e18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ee6e18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-43122\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21225e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a21225e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Khammouane Province - Central Laos<br>Conquering The Rock<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f6addf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f6addf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Half Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-835791c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"835791c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standout addition to any Central and Southern Laos itinerary, offering a one-of-a-kind way to experience all the highlights of this region\u2019s natural landscape. Conquer the ancient limestone forests of Phou Pha Marn National Protected Area from above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>An exclusive 25% discount on The Rock Lodge accommodation and activities when booked together.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climb via ferrata, soar above Asia\u2019s largest limestone forest<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross Laos\u2019 only spider net bridge, thrilling suspended bridges await<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dive into nature, enjoy views with a meal at the restaurant<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa00cf elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1aa00cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/daytrips\/laos\/conquering-the-rock\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b7d7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"07b7d7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca3f56d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca3f56d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81986e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"81986e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-43121\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af6d4f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af6d4f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Into The Wetlands at Kingfisher Ecolodge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5caa8c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5caa8c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">3 Days \/ 2 Nights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736fafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"736fafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For those looking for something different from the usual Southern itinerary, Kingfisher Ecolodge offers a high quality blend of nature, adventure, and sustainability. Set in the biodiverse Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands, this eco-conscious experience is a full immersion in pristine landscapes and authentic local culture of the South.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in eco-friendly bungalows surrounded by lush nature.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trek to the ancient Phou Asa ruins with stunning views.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycle through traditional villages, immersing in local culture.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canoe through tranquil wetlands, perfect for birdwatching<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e44923e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e44923e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/laos\/into-the-wetlands-at-kingfisher-ecolodge\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999665c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"999665c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca28904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ca28904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-43120\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/8.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-168af08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"168af08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bolaven Plateau Highland Homestay<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd5b215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd5b215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">2 Days \/ 1 Night<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dce661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dce661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience our first quality homestay in the South with Mr. Khamsone and his family on their charming coffee farm. Enjoy warm hospitality, savour home-cooked meals made with ingredients from their farm, and discover the journey of coffee from bean to cup. Explore the lush greenery, hidden waterfalls, and traditional villages, offering an authentic glimpse into local life.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride through the scenic Bolaven Plateau in a vintage jeep.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Laos&#8217; coffee culture at Mystic Mountain Coffee Farm.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay with a coffee farmer and enjoy warm, local hospitality.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the traditional Laven &amp; Suay Bamboo Village.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6dab46 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6dab46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/laos\/bolaven-plateau-highland-homestay\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af0280d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af0280d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3449e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3449e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366536a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"366536a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cruising<br>Northern Laos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e9d96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46e9d96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">4 Days \/ 3 Nights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d6bc63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d6bc63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Now available to be booked via EXO Connect<\/b> <b>for instant confirmation,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Mekong Sun from Mekong River Cruises programme takes you on a spectacular journey from the Golden Triangle to enchanting Luang Prabang.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sail in style along the Mekong, embracing its vibrant, timeless charm.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover secluded villages and breathtaking river vistas in unparalleled luxury.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax aboard while exploring Laos\u2019 serene riverside life in elegance<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbbdca elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7cbbdca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/multicountry\/cruising-northern-laos\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c3576d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c3576d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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elementor-element-9602744 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9602744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f62d956 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f62d956\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da0222a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da0222a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f83159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f83159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/1-r09n7awupdqvh7hndgp63nr1ssu3khmo0u2saqhsvk.png\" title=\"1\" alt=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b323e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0b323e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b8b50d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b8b50d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c187a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c187a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">U Hotel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5a69d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5a69d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Luang Prabang <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-600adb0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"600adb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d77c467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d77c467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laos\u2019 Newest Boutique Luxury Stay in a UNESCO World Heritage Town! Recently opened Dec 2024. This gem is tucked away in one of the most charming lanes in the heart of the city, U Luang Prabang is a serene boutique retreat in this UNESCO World Heritage town. As part of a trusted brand in the hotel scene, it features 40 elegant rooms and suites and a private villa. Perfectly suited for groups, with over 20 rooms in the same category<\/span><\/span>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhotelsresorts.com\/uluangprabang\">Learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b161a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90b161a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbb376 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bbbb376\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6218807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6218807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">The Boheme by Mekong Kingdoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30f601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d30f601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Cruise<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db45e4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db45e4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861aef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"861aef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Boheme is the latest addition to the luxury Laos Mekong River scene and is set to become a real favorite. Launched in December 2024, it features a unique 6-day itinerary from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, including stops at the Xayaboury Elephant Conservation Centre and remote villages. With just 10 spacious cabins, each with their own private balcony and departures every Sunday, this cruise offers exceptional service and an adventure unlike any other in Laos. <\/span><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mekongkingdoms.com\/our-boats\/boheme\">Learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b8ff4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0b8ff4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2ab04b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2ab04b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47dc46c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47dc46c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Anouvong Heritage Line<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f029fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f029fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Cruise<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1df77 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b1df77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce5a68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bce5a68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The newly renovated Anouvong cruise makes a come-back to the Upper Mekong River on 1st January 2025, after a nine-month refurbishment. In addition to technical upgrades to improve manoeuvrability, other noticeable upgrades include a redesigned sun deck with a pool, a spa, and a gym, transforming it into a true lifestyle experience. Guests can choose from 3, 7, or 9-night itineraries, including a 3-night cruise between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, or a 7-night journey to Vientiane with sightseeing in Luang Prabang and exploration of Laos\u2019 remote beauty.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heritage-line.com\/ship\/anouvong\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e44b05 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e44b05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c2510 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37c2510\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b5563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17b5563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">La Residence Phou Vao Rebrand<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3ee6f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3ee6f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Luang Prabang<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5f6ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b5f6ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8434cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8434cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La R\u00e9sidence Phou Vao, the stunning hilltop property within the UNESCO World Heritage region of Luang Prabang is now under the expert management of HMD Asia, since 1st November 2024. Formerly part of Belmond, the hotel continues to uphold its exceptional standards and promises the same outstanding service with its trusted, and the same experienced ground staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are confident that the high-quality luxury experience remains unchanged, and it will continue to delight all who stay here. For more details, please refer to the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N_hLybfNJjsXGe6n6H1UV2e-nMn_PLdJ\/view?usp=sharing\">official PR release.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1689a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1689a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65429cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65429cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c56557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c56557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Destination News<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebc9a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ebc9a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86dd1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86dd1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Visa Exemption <\/b>for Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Spain, and Greece<b> has now ended. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa procedure for these countries is now back to what it was. No further promotions as of yet.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Xieng Khouang Airport<\/b><span>, the gateway to the Plain of Jars, remains closed and is <strong>scheduled to reopen in <\/strong><\/span><b>May 2025<\/b><span>. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as new information is available. Due to very poor road conditions, we advise against recommending this route to your clients until further notice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Important reminders for travellers in Laos:\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we enter the second part of Laos&#8217;s peak season, we want to ensure your guests have a seamless and responsible journey in Laos. To help with this, here are a few important reminders to share with your travellers before their departure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Vapes and E-Cigarettes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These devices and their liquids are <\/span><b>not allowed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beyond airport departures or train security checkpoints. Be prepared for confiscation if found in check-in or carry-on luggage.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Railway Restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Aerosols (including sunscreen, insect repellent, and deodorant), lighters, and flammable liquids are prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage. Strict enforcement means banned items will be confiscated at the train station. For aerosol transport within Laos, EXO Travel can assist with overland shipping if notified in advance.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Refillable Water Bottles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We encourage travellers to bring refillable water bottles to reduce single-use plastic waste. EXO provides easy access to refill stations throughout the journey, allowing guests to support sustainability efforts in Laos.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32091c3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"32091c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"mailto:laos@exotravel.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Laos Team<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up on the latest news from EXO Laos!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43128,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,1310],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-laos","category-product-update"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Laos Product &amp; 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