{"id":46561,"date":"2025-07-30T14:28:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=46561"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:07:22","slug":"laos-pdu-july-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/laos-pdu-july-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Laos Product &#038; Destination Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46561\" class=\"elementor elementor-46561\" 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;\">Sabaidee!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to our July edition of the Laos Product Update! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month, we\u2019re excited to share fresh and immersive experiences in Laos, from luxury river cruising in the mighty Mekong, to eco-glamping, and rediscovering the Vat Phou temple, recently recognized by National Geographic as Laos\u2019 Pre-Angkor marvel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other excellent news: Hin Nam No NPA (Central Laos) becomes Laos\u2019 4th UNESCO site! Home to the Xe Bang Fai cave, our off-the &#8211; beaten-path brochure will take you travelling through time within a wondrous world of underground river caverns, karst mountains, endemic flora and fauna, secluded communities and dramatic landscapes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also bring you the latest hotel updates and promotions, as well as a major travel development with the reopening of Xieng Khouang Airport.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re curating nature getaways, responsible travel experiences, or remote cultural explorations, we hope this PDU inspires new possibilities for your travellers!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Zar Yi Hnin, EXO Laos <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Destination Experience Manager.<\/span><\/p>\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-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<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-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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd20466 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd20466\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-4-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-46598\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-4.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\">The Boh\u00e8me Cruise <br>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-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\">4 Days \/ 3 Nights<br>Luang Prabang - Vientiane<br>Upstream or Downstream<\/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<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Cruise the remote and scenic upper Mekong River in refined style<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Explore Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage gem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Discover local crafts: pottery, weaving, and paper-making<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Enjoy intimate onboard experiences \u2013 wellness, dining, culture<\/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-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\/tours\/laos\/boheme-downstream-from-luang-prabang-to-vientiane\" 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-f450731 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f450731\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02260d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02260d4\" 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\/07\/5-3-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-46595\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3.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-3b5c739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b5c739\" 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 Caves Exploration <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7c1ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c7c1ce\" 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\">10 Days \/ 9 Nights <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ac63c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91ac63c\" 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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Tham Kong Lo and Xe Bang Fai Caves\u2019 majestic underground river journeys<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the chance to discover endemic fauna in the recently UNESCO-listed Hin Nam No National Protected Area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp under the stars by serene Thalang Reservoir<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to meet local communities<\/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-a335eef elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a335eef\" 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\/khammouane-caves-exploration\" 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\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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-4d19cf3 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d19cf3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6af92a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6af92a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b8c9d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b8c9d2\" 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\/07\/4-5-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-46596\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-5.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-2ee7e54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ee7e54\" 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\">Treasures of Southern Laos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7164b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7164b2\" 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-28a48fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28a48fe\" 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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Discover the beauty of Vat Phou, a pre-Angkor marvel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Sample coffee grown on the Boloven Plateau<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a boat through the 4000 islands<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visit local communiti<span>es<\/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-51f3b31 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"51f3b31\" 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\/treasures-of-southern-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-ebcc6e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebcc6e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e780b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e780b2e\" 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\/07\/3-4-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-46597\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-4.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-03a9801 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03a9801\" 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\">Plain of Jars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd5ab87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd5ab87\" 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-927c2a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"927c2a9\" 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 style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Step back in time at the mysterious UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars and uncover its ancient legends<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 00;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Gain powerful insights into Laos\u2019 recent history at the UXO Information Centre<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Discover the old capital of Muang Khoun, featuring ruined pagodas and a unique sitting giant Buddha.<\/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-58b3222 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"58b3222\" 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\/plain-of-jars-package-tour\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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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\">The Namkhan<\/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;\">Peacefully nestled along the banks of the Nam Khan River, The Namkhan is a serene eco sanctuary located just a 15-minute drive from the heart of Luang Prabang. This unique property combines sustainable living with refined comfort, offering a range of accommodations including elegant suites and stylish glamping tents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can unwind with a variety of wellness experiences\u2014from yoga sessions and kayaking to immersive visits at the on-site organic farm. Additional facilities include an infinity pool, a rejuvenating spa, and a farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh, locally sourced cuisine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for travellers seeking tranquility, nature, and meaningful experiences close to town.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/hotels\/laos\/the-namkhan\">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\">Avani+<\/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\">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-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>Avani+ Luang Prabang is a stylish and contemporary hotel located in the heart of Luang Prabang\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. With 53 thoughtfully designed rooms, the property seamlessly blends the rich cultural heritage of Luang Prabang with modern comfort and convenience.<\/p><p>Including a spacious outdoor swimming pool, a rejuvenating on-site spa, and a refined restaurant offering a selection of local and international cuisine.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/hotels\/laos\/avani-luang-prabang\">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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3289c77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3289c77\" 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><strong>Winter Promotion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\">Booking period: Now until 31 March 2026<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stay period: From 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blackout dates: 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 (inclusive)<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The promotion includes a minimum stay of 1 night, with the added value of either one Lao or Western Set Lunch\/Dinner <i>or<\/i> a 60-minute Spa Treatment for up to 2 persons per room.<\/p><p>For detailed promotional rates, please contact EXO consultant with your clients\u2019 travel dates to receive a personalized quote.<\/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<h5><b>Special promotion from Boheme Cruise\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Boheme cruise offers EXO a special rate for any booking for the sailing during 1 October 2025 \u2013 30 November 2025. For detailed Departure Dates, please visit Boh\u00e8me\u2019s official website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mekongkingdoms.com\/our-boats\/boheme\/boheme-schedule-and-prices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Please contact EXO consultant with your clients\u2019 travel dates to receive a personalized quote.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h5><b>Reopening of Xieng Khouang Airport \u2013 Now Accessible by Air Again!<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">We\u2019re pleased to inform you that Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Phonsavan has officially reopened as of 1st June 2025, marking a positive step forward for travel to this historically rich region of Laos.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">After a long period of suspension, daily flights between Vientiane (VTE) and Xieng Khouang have now resumed, with Lao Airlines. This makes it much easier for travellers to visit the UNESCO-listed Plain of Jars and surrounding areas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Flight Schedule (Operated by Lao Airlines \u2013 ATR aircraft):<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">QV 401 | VTE \u2192 XKH | 09:00 \u2013 09:35<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">QV 402 | XKH \u2192 VTE | 10:15 \u2013 10:50<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Please note: At this time, there are no direct flights between Luang Prabang (LPQ) and Xieng Khouang, and no new plans have been announced for this route.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why Visit Now?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reconnect your travellers with the powerful history and cultural intrigue of Phonsavan:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wander among the mysterious Plain of Jars (UNESCO-listed)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflect at the UXO Information Centre<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the tranquil rural scenery of northeastern Laos<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Perfect for FITs and heritage travellers looking to go off the beaten path in Laos!<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch with our team for updated programs or custom itineraries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">We\u2019ll continue to monitor updates closely and keep you informed of any future developments. For now, this route offers a great opportunity to reintroduce Phonsavan into your clients&#8217; itineraries!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h5><b>La R\u00e9sidence Phou Vao Announces Full Refurbishment \u2013 Temporary Closure from July to October 2025<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">We are delighted to share some exciting news regarding the next chapter for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La R\u00e9sidence Phou Vao<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> \u2013 one of Luang Prabang\u2019s most iconic and beloved properties.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">As part of the hotel\u2019s continued commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a full refurbishment of all guest rooms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> will take place starting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 July through the end of September 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">. This carefully planned project aims to enhance comfort and luxury, while remaining deeply respectful of the property\u2019s heritage and tranquil charm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">The new room design will preserve the soul and elegance of the original concept, while incorporating fresh, thoughtful touches that reflect both contemporary sensibilities and traditional Lao influences. The updated spaces promise to delight returning guests and impress new visitors alike.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">To ensure renovations are completed to the highest standard without disrupting the guest experience, the hotel will be temporarily closed during the refurbishment period. This decision allows for a seamless transformation, free from construction noise or service limitations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">We greatly appreciate your ongoing support and understanding during this transition. We will keep you informed of the progress and look forward to welcoming you and your clients back once the enhancements are complete. We can\u2019t wait to personally show you the first newly renovated room when it\u2019s ready!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h5><b>Visa Reminders for Laos: What Travellers Need to Know in 2025<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Laos has recently updated its visa policies, making travel to this stunning Southeast Asian destination even more accessible. Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of the latest developments:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Visa on Arrival (VOA) availability<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">As of early 2025, <\/span><b>28-day Visas on Arrival (VOA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> are once again available at <\/span><b>all international land and air borders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> across Laos.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">: The standard VOA fee has been updated to <\/span><b>USD 40 per person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">, with an additional <\/span><b>USD 1 service charge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligible Nationalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">: Most passport holders are eligible to obtain a VOA without prior arrangements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>E-Visa Platform Open for Easy Access<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Travellers seeking a smoother arrival experience can opt for an <\/span><b>e-visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">, available through the official government portal:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laoevisa.gov.la\/index\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">https:\/\/www.laoevisa.gov.la\/index<\/span><\/a><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Processing Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">: Typically approved within <\/span><b>3 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Validity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">: 30-day single-entry tourist visa.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entry Points for E-Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Wattay International Airport (Vientiane)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Pakse International Airport (Champasak)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 500;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Additionally, <\/span><b>VIP VOA service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> is available at <\/span><b>Vientiane,\u00a0 Luang Prabang and Pakse airports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">, offering faster processing for travelers who prefer expedited entry.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Laos is waiting to welcome you \u2014 now with even easier access for global 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