Laos – untamed and unforgettable
There’s something about Laos that carves a quiet place in your memory – a place that stays. Combined with Vietnam, it forms a journey of rare beauty, rich with moments you’ll draw on for years to come. So why should Laos earn its own page in your story?
Landscapes that defy expectation
Laos is a dreamscape of green: cascading waterfalls, rolling hills thick with forest, and endless viewpoints that take your breath away. It’s wilder, quieter and more untouched than many of its neighbours – and even more rewarding for those who love nature. Especially when paired with the lush, remote beauty of Northern Vietnam.
Royal Luang Prabang
This elegant former capital leaves a deep impression. With its colonial villas, gilded temples and the serene morning almsgiving ritual, Luang Prabang is a cultural jewel and an unmissable highlight of any journey through Laos.
A land of stillness
While Vietnam’s energy can sometimes overwhelm, Laos offers the opposite: calm. Peace settles over the landscape like a soft blanket. And once you fall into its rhythm, everything slows – in the best possible way. Travel here is gentle, flowing and unhurried, much like the people who call it home.
Vietnam – vibrant, welcoming, alive
You hear it often: “the people are so friendly.” But in Vietnam, it’s truly felt. Smiles greet you everywhere, strangers call out “Xin chào!”, and children wave as you pass. The warmth of the Vietnamese is one of the country’s greatest gifts – and what makes a journey here unforgettable.
A feast for every sense
The Vietnamese kitchen is legendary. From steaming bowls of phở to crisp bánh mì and fresh gỏi cuốn spring rolls – this is food that dances on the tongue. Everything is fresh, affordable and full of flavour. The local cuisine alone is worth the journey.
Nature that never stops surprising
Vietnam seems to contain the best of everything. The terraced rice fields of Sapa, the surreal limestone pillars of Halong Bay, the green highlands of the north and the breezy coastal towns – few places in Asia offer such variety. One day never looks like the next.
A culture that wraps around you
Step out of the airport in Hanoi and you’ll feel it immediately – a world far removed from Europe. Markets buzz with colour, temples hum with history, and ancient traditions live on. Especially in the rural north, you’ll find the soul of Vietnam – and it’s here that CvA travel leads you, again and again.
A history that humbles
It’s not always an easy part of the journey, but it is a vital one. Vietnam’s history is complex and often painful – and its traces are still visible. But to truly understand the country is to acknowledge where it’s been. Eyes open. Heart open.
