Visa, Hotels Queries

Hi all TA members who are familiar with Vientiane,am planning for a trip,after my last trip,back in the late 70s,when I was single.

With AirAsia offering direct flight to Vientiane from Kuala Lumpur,wish to take the wife along.

When is the best time,weather wise to visit?

In relation to Visa, I hold a Malaysian passport,whilst wife holds a French passport.What are the procedures-VOA(?)-price(in USD) and any passport photos required(and how many?).

We wish to stay in a hotel offering views of Mekong river,and yet within easy walking distance to eateries, shopping areas(markets etc.),colonial architectures sights; your kind recommendations much appreciated. A budget of USD70-100 as a guideline.

Is there service and government tax imposed.

And any other relevant advice which will help in our trip planning,such as:-

(a). Airport transfer and indicative costs;

(b). Not to be missed restaurants;

(c).Not to be missed sights or experiences;

(d).Customs and culture.

Your feedback is much thanked in anticipation.Thank you.

Visa, Hotels Queries

I would go in Oct November dec as it is cooler and the rainy season has finished.

Visas on arrival are obtainable at Wattay airport for 35US and 2 passport photos. Don%26#39;t know about ASEAN countries.

Re hotels and restaurants, I would suggest you search the Vientiane forums. There has been a lot posted about these topics in the last 2 weeks. Lao Orchid seems quite good if you want to spend more than 30. If you are happy with a nice room in a guesthouse i would try the Manoley Guesthouse - but search the posts fo details.

There is no GST or other Govt tax at present.

Visa, Hotels Queries

The best time to visit Laos is between December to March. If you hold a malaysian passport you don%26#39;t need a visa to enter Laos but your wife needs. For visa it costs about USD 30-35. You can take taxi from airport to town, it costs about USD 5-6