The Green Season in Laos offers many enticing benefits for visitors looking to explore this vast and vibrant country. We present our top 10 reasons for coming to Laos during the Green Season!
1. It does not rain as much as people think! In the northern regions of Laos, it rains only every couple of days during the green season. The majority of Laos will have rain for only a short period – usually a few hours during the night.
2. The landscapes filed with rice paddies are picturesque – green and bright! This is the best time to take brilliant photographs of the green vegetation and spectacular sunsets along the Mekong River.
3. Without any burning up in the mountains, the air around Laos is much cleaner. This makes walking around town more pleasant, especially with the skies being bright blue.
4. The open-air markets all around Laos are filled with unique fruits and vegetables. This is a great opportunity to try a new fruit that is not found in your home country!
5. The temperature during the day is ideal – it is not too hot when the sun is out and it is not too cold either.
6. There are less tourists throughout the country. You will almost have the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang all to yourself. This provides a richer cultural experience!
7. While people throughout Laos are very friendly, we find that they are even friendlier during the Green Season! If the local Lao people are smiling, then you should too!
8. It is less crowded in restaurants and cafés in cities. In Luang Prabang for example, you do not have to book any tables in advance. This provides a hassle-free experience.
9. It is generally more affordable during this time of year. By avoiding the ‘high season’ in Laos, you will benefit from lower prices at many hotels and restaurants.
10. Do not worry about tour cancellations. The Green Season is one of our favorite times to host guests on any of our memorable adventure tours – and those choosing to travel with us found it highly enjoyable as well!
Tiger Trail offers special discounted rates with Hotel De La Paix, The Luang Prabang View hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. For those looking to spend time outside of the city, the Kamu Lodge is a perfect, sustainable retreat amid a forested jungle!
With the rice paddies at their greenest and sunsets at their brightest, we believe it is the ideal time to come explore the Lao countryside. Add a full day of activities and adventure to your hotel accommodation:
Option 1: City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfall | Hop in a minivan and explore historic temples and unique highlights of Luang Prabang before visiting Kuang Si, a three tier cascading waterfall with turquoise pools.
Option 2: Half-day Elephant & Trekking Tour | Interact with an elephant in the morning and take a scenic hike to a local village.
Option 3: Pak Ou Caves & Biking Tour | Cycle out in the morning past villages to the famous Pak Ou Caves, a historic site for Buddhism. Enjoy a relaxing cruise in the afternoon back to town.
Contact Tiger Trail to learn more about their Green Season packages and adventure tours in Laos!
