It’s often true that the outer reaches of any country are the most beautiful and least developed, and in Laos you’ll find this in spades. Head to the extreme south and the Mekong River breaks down into a myriad of arms and channels that surround tiny islands, sandbars and islets to create a water world, home to rare flora and fauna including the freshwater dolphin.

14 Nights, no Beach - From £3,377 pp incl. UK flights

For those who want to experience unspoilt Asia, Laos is about as close as you can get and this holiday pulls together our favourite highlights.

Highlights: Hills on the north, UNESCO Luang Prabang & Southern Mekong waterworld

21 Nights, with Beach - From £3,227 pp incl. UK flights

To easily explore & enjoy unspoilt Asia, Laos is about as close as it gets. This holiday pulls together our favourite highlights of this beautifully varied country with your choice of Thai beach at the end.

Highlights: Northern Laos Hills, UNESCO Luang Prabang, Mekong River islands & Thai beach

16 Nights, no Beach - From £3,664 pp incl. UK flights

Our most comprehensive tour takes you from the Chinese border in the far north, down through Luang Prabang to the Cambodia border in the waterworld of the far south. Variety is guaranteed.

Highlights: Hills on the north, UNESCO Luang Prabang & and Southern Mekong waterworld

15 nights, no Beach - From £2,978 pp incl. UK flights

One of our more unusual holidays, East Thailand and Laos are great holiday companions. Step off the mainstream tourist trail and explore some of the most unspoilt and beautiful parts of South East Asia.

Highlights: Ayutthaya, 4,000 Islands, Bolaven Plateau, Luang Prabang