Tour Operators

Travel agents in Chiang Mai can set you up with any number of tour packages.

Diethelm Travel is one of the oldest and most-respected travel agencies offering package trips to Laos, and a good source for travel information and tours in Laos. Kian Gwan II Bldg., 140/1 Wittayu [Wireless Rd.], Bangkok, 10330. 02/255-9150. www.diethelmtravel.com. Setthathirat Rd. at Nam Phu Fountain Sq., Vientiane. 021/215129 or 021/215920. Sisavangvong Rd., Luang Prabang. 071/212277.

Green Discovery Laos is the top eco- and adventure-tour operator in Laos, and is the best source for local information. 54 Setthathirat Rd., Nam Phou, Vientiane. 021/223022. www.greendiscoverylaos.com.

Lao Youth Travel. Lao Youth Travel does tours around Laos and can answer questions. 024 Fa Ngum Quay, Ban Mixay, Vientiane. 021/240939. www.laoyouthtravel.com. 410 Visounnarath Rd., Visoun, Box 1086, Luang Prabang. 071/253340.

The National Tourism Authority of the Lao People's Democratic Republic has offices in Vientiane and all other provinces in Laos; they provide some printed materials, but little else. BP 3556, Ave. Lan Xang, Vientiane. 021/212248 or 021/250681. www.tourismlaos.gov.la.