Fully recommended. I’ve travelled a lot and Laos stands out as a very different and unique country in SE Asia. (more)Aaron Everitt

An amazing and humbling experience. Great people handling adversity with a positive outlook. (more)Ian Bryant

I liked the use of local guides and restaurants. (more)Cathy Adams

Memorable parts? Seeing traditional crafts still in operation for real and not for visitors visiting remote villages in the north Tips? Be wary of ATMs. One took the charge from our account but produced no cash. Laos is basically a cash economy. US dollars are not helpful in remote areas. You need local currency even though it is difficult to manage the numbers with about £1=10,000 kip. Refillable water bottle would be useful. Local benefits? Used local drivers and ... (more)John Lomas

The most memorable part of the holiday was having a picnic by the river cooked by local guides after a trip on the River Ou to visit a local village (more)Sheila Morrison

All guides were excellent. (more)Timothy Reader

The most memorable part of the holiday was visiting the Hill tribes and also the Plain of jars sites. (more)Julia Stubbs

Visiting Plain of Jars was just the most amazing experience particularly site 3. There are few tourists which makes it even more special. Watching the sunset over the Mekong in Luang Prabang was also very memorable. (more)Susan Mealyou

Memorable and highly recommended. (more)Sherry Roberts

Best bits: Sitting in the remote Golden Buddha cave temple near the Nong Thao Lake when 4 monks came in and chanted for some time. (more)Mike Mealing

5* (more)Wayne Wright

The homestay was the most memorable part of the holiday. (more)Stefania Amorosi

The most memorable parts of the trip were part of the trek - cooking with the 2 guides and playing with the kids in the village. Elephants was also amazing. (more)Emma Beaumont

Try to immerse yourself in the local culture, taste the local food and be prepared to follow opportunities to do something unusual if they arise. I had some wonderful moments (more)Tim Searles

We did visit organisations that supported the local community and hilltribes (more)Katherine Aucott

Excellent... (more)Stella Knight

So much that was memorable. Climbing up and down vertiginous uneven stone ascents and rock climbing in caves (sans handrails) on my 72nd birthday probably the most exciting! (more)Joan Findlay

The scenery and seeing the country away from the usual tourist trail. Following the Mekong gave the theme to the journey through the country and meant we saw different aspects of the country. (more)Robin Hodsdon

Memorable parts? Visiting NGOs and learning more about the aftermath of wartime occurrences. Tips? Visit and experience a less traveled country. Local benefits? The NGOs are providing support and opportunities for the services they are addressing. Overall rating? A worthwhile destination. (more)micki weinberg

Memorable parts? It was all brilliant. The agents at the operator did a fabulous job from ensuring a suitable person met us at all train stations / airports to picking the most fabulous hotels. We felt well looked after and therefore in a great frame of mind to go out exploring. Tips? Don’t have arranged excursions for every day - you will be exhausted. We only had 4 guide led days in our 22 day holiday’ they were all worthwhile and fascinating and diverse but if you had that ... (more)Caroline Young

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? Spending two days on the Mekong River. (more)Joss Green-Armytage

I'm sure I learnt more in the last two weeks, than the previous two years, it was without doubt everything I want in a holiday, scenery, happy people, great history, good food, and marvellous beaches. (more)Nigel Davies

Memorable parts? Our first night in Hoi An. Tips? Take lots of light, loose clothes - it's very hot and humid. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? (more)Laura Stringer

We loved our time in Laos. Our guide in Laos, Lae, made the trip so great by quickly learning what we liked and didn't like.. We really didn't know much about Laos before the trip and absolutely fell in love with it. (more)Richard Dean

Excellent! Seeing the orangutans! (more)Bernadine Ryan

The most memorable part of the holiday was the riverside stay and both cruises on the Mekong for me but the markets were a close second... Brilliant. (more)Carol Jackson

Memorable parts? Visiting the small villages, hikes to waterfalls . Tips? Prepare for warm weather and make sure you have medication with you in case you react to the food. Local benefits? Yes indeed, all the way through. Overall rating? Excellent variety throughout the trip. My only concern was the lack of information shared by the tour guide. (more)Sherryl Eldridge

Memorable parts? Angkor in Cambodia, but the Vespa tour in Ho Chi Min. Tips? The train is hardly luxurious! Local benefits? Definitely supported local people Overall rating? (more)Elizabeth Mapstone

Memorable parts? Really difficult to pick one! Sunrise at Wat Phou, boat trip try the konglor cave, sighting the river dolphins and so much more. Tips? There are long bus mini bus rides along windy mountain roads which might not suit everyone, but these are unavoidable if you want to see the beautiful countryside. Local benefits? Yes, most definitely. Overall rating? Incredible experience, definitely one of the most memorable holidays we have had to date. (more)John Rundle

Memorable parts? This is a difficult one, as everyday was different and full of interest. Five of us went on this holiday and the best part for me was the morning view from our homestay balcony in Vietnam. Oh, and the cruise on Halong Bay, eating street food in Hanoi & having a delicious lunch prepared for us in a local home in Battambang. Tips? Be prepared to get down with the locals and feel you really get an insight into their lives. Local benefits? I felt quite smug, ... (more)Joan Day

Memorable parts? The boat trip through the 7km Kong Lor caves (a huge, pitch black natural tunnel in a very remote location) was spectacular. We were the only visitors that day, so had a much different experience from “peak tourist”. Great for us, but less so for owners of the dozens of other parked up boats. Tips? Pack light, bulky suitcases & wooden plank jetties to small boats don’t mix. (even if someone else carries) Be prepared for bumpy roads and some long bus journeys. ... (more)Dara Morefield

Memorable parts? Five days spent in Luang Prabang. So much to see and do. A delightful town. Tips? The three hotels we stayed in were fairly basic, but that was the choice of the tour company. There were plenty of other inexpensive hotels to choose from in Vietenne, Vang Vieng and Lang Prabang Local benefits? Yes, though we were supplied with so many plastic water bottles though most hotels had large water containers in their lobbies Overall rating? Excellent, ... (more)Susan Sargeant

Memorable parts? The people, the food, scenery. Seeing Laos from many different perspectives - cities, villages, NGO's and history. Tips? The roads and heat make this a challenging bike trip. You really need to be a confident cyclist - preferably with mountain biking experience. the roads are very dusty, with a lot of gravel and pot holes are more like mini craters. There are also some long tough hills, made all the harder with these conditions and the heat. In some areas ... (more)Ellie Roberts