Golden temples, lazy rivers & French colonial charm. Wander Vientiane’s vibrant streets or soak in Luang Prabang’s dreamy waterfalls and monk-led sunrise rituals.

A 2-week Laos itinerary through our eyes. Temples, waterfalls, epic landscapes, and local eats, with tips, maps & stories to guide your adventure.

Ultimate 2 Week Laos Itinerary for First-Timers: A Journey You'll Never Forget

Vientiane isn’t SE Asia’s gay capital, but its warm, welcoming locals and relaxed vibe make it worth a visit—plus, it’s your gateway to breathtaking Laos.

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We could’ve sent a WhatsApp, dropped a voice note, or even made a group chat... but nah….we went full grandma and sent postcards 📬.

Be honest… do you still send postcards when you travel?

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We used to think so too… until we sat down at:

📍Little Lao Culture Bar & Restaurant in Luang Prabang, Laos: https://tripadvisor.tp.st/w5ivbwAL  

and had our taste buds completely schooled. 🥢🔥

Here, food isn’t just something you eat...it’s a story. Ingredients come straight from the jungle, the Mekong, and the morning market, creating dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition and absolutely packed with flavor.

First up? Cocktails unlike anything we’ve tasted before. One infused with Sakhaan, a rare, peppery wood from Northern Laos. Another with black ginger, earthy and spicy with a medicinal kick.

Then came the dishes…and wow. 🤯

🥄 Jeow – Smoky, spicy, and deeply personal. Every jeow here is based on a family recipe, blending roasted eggplant, sun-dried Mekong River fish, and fiery chilies.

🍚 Kao Jee – Crispy, pan-fried sticky rice patties with fish paste & eggs. So simple, but so damn good.

🌸 Mok Dok Kae – Hummingbird flowers (!!) stuffed with pork, shallot & dill, then steamed in a banana leaf.

🥜 Nem Kao – Crispy coconut rice, fermented pork & peanuts, eaten wrapped in banana flower petals. Why aren’t we all eating banana flowers?!

Little Lao isn’t just serving food, it’s redefining Laotian cuisine and sharing it with the world. If you’re heading to Luang Prabang, this spot needs to be on your list. Because after eating here, you’ll never mistake Laotian food for anything else again. 💛

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📍Vang Vieng, Laos

Depending on the provider and your haggling skills you can get one of these for somewhere between $100 to $150 (USD). 

You can book in advance with companies like Above Laos, but you can also just go there and jump from agency to agency when you get there and barter the prices down down down. 

The typical sunrise or sunset ride lasts around 30 to 45 minutes and it may just change your life 😘.


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The Cheapest Hot Air Balloon in the WORLD 🇱🇦

Book a ticket on the Laos China Railway today with 12Go: https://12go.tp.st/qBtePy9H

How to Book the Laos High-Speed Train 🚄🇱🇦

One of the fastest trains in Southeast Asia…and it goes all the way to China! 🌏

Here’s how to book it (without waiting in line):
1️⃣ Go to 12Go.asia or laostraintickets.com: but fair warning, the official site is confusing and won’t let you book within 3 days of your trip for some reason 🤷‍♀️
2️⃣ Book your ticket online: no paper, no stress
3️⃣ Pick up your ticket at the station or have it delivered to your hotel
4️⃣ Hop on

Note: You will likely get swiss army knives confiscated at the station. Sorry!

Would you ride this or stick to the tuk-tuk/bus life? 😉

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