Official name: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Capital: Vientiane
Population: 5,6 mil
Area: 236 800km2
Currency: Lao Kip, 1 kip (LAK) = 100 att
Official language: Lao
Entering Laos: usually a 30-day visa on arrival at international airports and land checkpoints; valid for two months since issued, price 30USD (Conditions for Czech citizens)
Official website of Lao tourism
Climate: Tropical, wet and dry seasons
Good seasons for travelling (cycling): November – March, a cool and dry season follows the monsoons
Interesting websites:
Travelfish.org – Laos
Travelling Two – biking blog from Laos
When we were there: 10.12. 2017 – 5.1. 2018 a 28.1. – 8.2. 2018
Total distance and altitude gain: 1486 km / 13261 m
Budget: will be updated
Highlights: mountains and roads around Vang Vieng, Konglor Cave, Champasak Spa
Tips for accommodation:
Laos Stories