November is perhaps the best month to visit Laos as you’d be unlucky to experience more than a few showers, day time temperatures are a very comfortable mid-20s°C, humidity is coming down, the landscapes are still green and the rivers and waterfalls are still in full flow.

November is the perfect month to take a cruise on the Mekong as river levels are still high and the weather is conducive to days on deck and exploring the river villages. The overnight Luang Say cruise from north east Thailand to Luang Prabang is a great way to arrive in Laos or Pandaw’s more extensive 10 night cruise will give you a fuller picture.