{"id":10596,"date":"2018-01-15T05:34:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T22:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/the-asia-safari-laos-team-travel-advisors-and-experienced-guides\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T14:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:43:07","slug":"the-asia-safari-laos-team-travel-advisors-and-experienced-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/asia-safari-laos-local-and-french-speaking-travel-agency-in-laos\/the-asia-safari-laos-team-travel-advisors-and-experienced-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"The Asia Safari Laos team \u2013 travel advisors and experienced guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: #a6ba52;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top: 0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:60px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 130%; color: #ffffff;\">L&#8217;\u00e9quipe d&#8217;Asia Safari<\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #617b33;\">Guides, conseillers, ils ont l\u2019expertise du m\u00e9tier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Asia Safari est une \u00e9quipe de professionnels du tourisme bas\u00e9e \u00e0 Vientiane. Originaires du Laos, leur connaissance du terrain, leurs relations et leur exp\u00e9rience font d\u2019eux de pr\u00e9cieux intervenants dans la r\u00e9ussite d\u2019un voyage. Ils sont \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9coute de vos envies et comprennent vos attentes. Pour vous guider sur le terrain, Asia Safari c\u2019est aussi une \u00e9quipe de guides Laotiens francophones exp\u00e9riment\u00e9s, v\u00e9ritables compagnons de voyage dont le plaisir est de vous faire d\u00e9couvrir leur pays d\u2019une fa\u00e7on conviviale et originale.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper fusion-aligncenter\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type button-dark\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/asia-safari-laos-local-and-french-speaking-travel-agency-in-laos\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn more about the Agency<\/span><i class=\"fa-long-arrow-alt-right fas button-icon-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:50px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\"  style='background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:80px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/equipejptouny.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Jean-Paul and Touny, the founders\" title=\"Jean-Paul and Touny, the founders\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/equipejptouny-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/equipejptouny.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE FOUNDERS<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-single sep-dashed\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Driven by his desire for adventure in the style of African safaris, in 2000 Jean Paul Duverg\u00e9 turned a page in his life and set course for Southeast Asia. In love with nature and wide-open spaces, Laos was an immediate favourite! That is where it all begins. And where everything follows on: his meeting with Touny, who would become his partner in life and soon his associate in the creation of Asia Safari Laos in 2002, then the creation of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.muangla.com\/index.php\/fr\/notre-lodge\/notre-histoire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #a6ba52;\"><strong>Muang La Lodge<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. His old dream of Africa in Asia then took the form of an eco-responsible lodge built on the edge of a Khamu village at the foot of the mountains of northern Laos. From then on, drawing on his bi-cultural background, the Asia Safari group developed with the desire to thrive while respecting local communities, nature and traditions.     <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: #617b33;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:80px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">YOUR DEDICATED CONTACTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-single sep-dashed\" style=\"border-color:#f4f4f4;border-top-width:1px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Touny, our Sales Manager, and her team: Sourinda, Nanivanh and Khouanphilom share a common playground: Laos from North to South and, beyond the borders, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and China. Attentive to travellers\u2019 expectations and passionate about the country, its riches and its particularities, our advisors take the essential time needed to design a programme based on their experience and field expertise. Each client benefits from personalised, tailor-made support. What we call made-to-measure. Asia Safari <strong>in the field:<\/strong> Two months a year are devoted to seeking out what\u2019s new to enrich the offer with a touch of the unusual or adventure, to check the quality and reliability of partners, and to maintain that precious contact with the people who make a trip happen\u2014hoteliers, guides, village chiefs, boatmen, drivers, etc.    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-with-offset\" style=\"border-bottom:0px solid #f6f6f6;margin-left:calc( (100vw - 100% ) \/ -2 );margin-right:calc( (100vw - 100% ) \/ -2  );\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow bottom\" style=\"top:0px;border-top-color: #617b33;\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy bottom\" style=\"bottom:-20px;border-bottom:1px solid #f6f6f6;border-left:1px solid #f6f6f6;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:80px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_4 fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-first 1_4\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/equipe-touny.jpg\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Touny, your travel agent in Laos\" title=\"Touny, your travel agent in Laos\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/equipe-touny-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/equipe-touny-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/equipe-touny-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/equipe-touny.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Touny<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:150px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lao and married to a Frenchman for more than 25 years. She chose this profession to share her discoveries with travellers visiting her beautiful country. Thanks to her long experience in the tourism sector in Laos, she will be able to find the hidden gems that will make your trip unique and unforgettable. By listening to your preferences, she will put her expertise at your service so that your stay perfectly matches your expectations.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_4 fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-one-fourth 1_4\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-rinda.jpg\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Rinda, your travel advisor\" title=\"Rinda, your travel advisor\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-rinda-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-rinda-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-rinda-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-rinda.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sourinda<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:150px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sourinda grew up between France and Luang Prabang, her family\u2019s home town where she spent all her school holidays. In 2015, she left France in search of her Lao roots, which she eventually found in the lush northern jungle at Muang La Lodge. Today, she joins the Asia Safari Laos team of advisors to put her bi-cultural background and experience at the service of travel off the beaten track.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_4 fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-one-fourth 1_4\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/equipe-thou.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"599\" alt=\"Nanivanh, your travel advisor\" title=\"Nanivanh, your travel advisor\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/equipe-thou-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/equipe-thou.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nanivanh<\/h3>\n<div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:150px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nanivanh spent a year in France to specialise in Tourism and Hospitality. Laos, which she knows \u201cby heart\u201d, has everything to charm her: authentic encounters, a rich history, the kindness of the people\u2026 She loves to recharge in the zen and spiritual atmosphere of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO treasure, and in the region\u2019s natural beauty: from the Kuang Si waterfalls to the summit of Mount Phousi. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_4 fusion-builder-column-8 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last 1_4\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.25 ) );'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-kiki.jpg\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Khouanphilom, your travel advisor\" title=\"Khouanphilom, your travel advisor\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-kiki-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-kiki-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-kiki-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equipe-kiki.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Khouanphilom<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:150px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Originally from Vientiane, the country\u2019s capital, Khouanphilom is a great lover of southern Laos. As a child, she spent her Pimai holidays in the countryside, in Savannakhet Province. Her happiness springs from the Bolovens waterfalls and all the natural sites, but also from the mystery of Vat Phou, the most beautiful of temples. Don\u2019t lose the North, but ask her about the South.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\"  style='background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:200px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:200px;padding-left:0px;margin-top: 0px;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;' data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/guide.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:80px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Guides loyal to Asia Safari, precious travel companions<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-single sep-dashed\" style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-top-width:1px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bounty, Latry, Dusith, La\u2026 are natives of the country. Some of them have lived in France or elsewhere in Asia. Guides, translators, facilitators, our guides ensure the promotion of the traditional life of minorities with a concern for respecting the environment. Our trips are led by these experienced guides, chosen for their knowledge of the country, their availability and their level of French. 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We have been on site, in Vientiane, for over 25 years. Our guides are Lao, our accommodations are hand-picked, and each itinerary is tailor-made. The result: a vibrant, fair trip, without unnecessary frills.   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local French-speaking agency<\/strong>: we speak your language and know the country from the inside<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero intermediaries<\/strong>: you deal directly with the local team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Truly tailor-made<\/strong>: no fixed catalog \u2014 each trip is unique<\/li>\n<li><strong>25+ years of experience<\/strong>: founded in 2002, Asia Safari assists hundreds of French-speaking travelers every year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How does our tailor-made service work?<\/h2>\n<p>1. <strong>You send us your request<\/strong> (dates, budget, desires, profile)<br \/>2. <strong>We build a proposal<\/strong> within 48 hours \u2014 day-by-day itinerary, accommodations, all-inclusive price<br \/>3. <strong>You refine it with us<\/strong> until the trip is perfect<br \/>4. <strong>We manage everything on site<\/strong>: guides, transport, hotels, activities<\/p>\n<h2>When to visit Laos?<\/h2>\n<p>The best period is <strong>October to April<\/strong> \u2014 dry season, pleasant temperatures. The rainy season (May to September) is also possible: lush landscapes and fewer tourists, but some roads can be difficult. Asia Safari advises you according to the region and type of trip.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-20 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-10596-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #a6ba52;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a6ba52!important;border-color: #a6ba52!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-10596-1\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"163d8a4d5a3746df1\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-1\" data-target=\"#163d8a4d5a3746df1\" href=\"#163d8a4d5a3746df1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does a trip to Laos cost?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"163d8a4d5a3746df1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A 10-day trip to Laos with intermediate comfort generally costs between \u20ac1,500 and \u20ac2,500 per person (excluding international flights). Asia Safari prepares a personalized proposal according to your budget and accommodation preferences.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e9c34e5fafd742267\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-1\" data-target=\"#e9c34e5fafd742267\" href=\"#e9c34e5fafd742267\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need a visa to go to Laos?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e9c34e5fafd742267\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">French, Belgian, Swiss, and Canadian nationals can obtain a Visa on Arrival at major airports and border crossings. The visa costs approximately 30 to 35 USD and is valid for 30 days.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6521ab8debc5aac1f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-1\" data-target=\"#6521ab8debc5aac1f\" href=\"#6521ab8debc5aac1f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Laos suitable for families with children?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6521ab8debc5aac1f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes, absolutely. Laos is one of the safest and most family-friendly countries in Southeast Asia. Asia Safari adapts the pace, accommodations, and activities according to the children&#8217;s age.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7c9c5ecffc0827aa2\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-1\" data-target=\"#7c9c5ecffc0827aa2\" href=\"#7c9c5ecffc0827aa2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can one travel to Laos without speaking English?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7c9c5ecffc0827aa2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Asia Safari is a French-speaking agency. All our guides speak French, and we can assist you entirely in French, from trip design to arrival on site.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c53abdff36e89029e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-1\" data-target=\"#c53abdff36e89029e\" href=\"#c53abdff36e89029e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does it take to visit Laos?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c53abdff36e89029e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A minimum of 10 days is recommended to discover the essentials (Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane). A stay of 15 to 18 days also allows covering Southern Laos (Champassak, 4000 Islands).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-21 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h2>Laos, the heart of your Indochina tour<\/h2>\n<p>Laos is often the surprise of a trip: uncrowded, authentic, with a quiet beauty. Asia Safari makes Laos much more than a stopover \u2014 we make it the central experience of your stay, before or after Vietnam, Cambodia, or Thailand. <\/p>\n<h2>Our most requested Indochina combinations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Laos + Cambodia<\/strong>: A classic \u2014 temples of Luang Prabang and Angkor Wat, Mekong and Tonl\u00e9 Sap. 15 days minimum recommended. <br \/><strong>Laos + Vietnam<\/strong>: Two contrasting countries \u2014 the calm of Laos and the energy of Vietnam. From Hanoi to Vientiane or vice versa. <br \/><strong>Northern Laos + Yunnan<\/strong>: For travelers seeking originality \u2014 travel from Yunnan to Laos via the Laos-China railway (inaugurated 2021).<br \/><strong>Grand Indochina Tour (40 days)<\/strong>: Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand \u2014 a memorable trip for life.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for preparing your multi-country tour<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Visas<\/strong>: each country has its own rules \u2014 Asia Safari guides you through all procedures.<br \/><strong>Ideal duration<\/strong>: allow a minimum of 12 to 15 days for a 2-country combination.<br \/><strong>Seasons<\/strong>: seasons vary by country \u2014 we help you choose the best window.<br \/><strong>Budget<\/strong>: prices vary greatly by country. Laos is cheaper than Vietnam or Thailand. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-22 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-10596-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #a6ba52;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-2 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a6ba52!important;border-color: #a6ba52!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-10596-2\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb4cd9759787cad93\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-2\" data-target=\"#cb4cd9759787cad93\" href=\"#cb4cd9759787cad93\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How to combine Laos with other Southeast Asian countries?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb4cd9759787cad93\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Laos naturally combines with Vietnam (land border), Thailand (Mekong ferry or Friendship Bridge), Cambodia (via plane or Mekong boat), and China (Boten-Vientiane train). Asia Safari designs the smoothest itinerary based on your starting point.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7a98662afa3c6b3fa\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-2\" data-target=\"#7a98662afa3c6b3fa\" href=\"#7a98662afa3c6b3fa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the ideal duration for an Indochina tour?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7a98662afa3c6b3fa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">For a Laos + Vietnam or Laos + Cambodia tour, allow a minimum of 15 to 18 days. The Grand Indochina Tour (4 countries) requires 30 to 40 days to be enjoyed without rushing.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f94d63bf858b10f32\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-2\" data-target=\"#f94d63bf858b10f32\" href=\"#f94d63bf858b10f32\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Asia Safari handle domestic flights and transfers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f94d63bf858b10f32\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. Asia Safari organizes all logistics: domestic flights, airport transfers, boats, trains \u2014 everything is included in your tailor-made proposal.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"42eef77730366e02e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-2\" data-target=\"#42eef77730366e02e\" href=\"#42eef77730366e02e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is it possible to travel solo with an Asia Safari tour?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"42eef77730366e02e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Absolutely. Asia Safari welcomes solo travelers as well as couples, families, or small groups of friends. Each trip is designed for you.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5812cb592e934fbf1\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-2\" data-target=\"#5812cb592e934fbf1\" href=\"#5812cb592e934fbf1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are your tours suitable for senior travelers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5812cb592e934fbf1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. We adapt the pace, accommodations, and activities for senior travelers. Laos, in particular, is a gentle, unhurried country, ideal for travelers who prefer depth over speed.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-23 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h2>Our Story<\/h2>\n<p>Jean-Paul Duverg\u00e9 arrived in Laos at the turn of the 2000s, fell in love with the country, and decided to stay. In 2002, he founded Asia Safari with a simple idea: to offer French-speaking travelers direct access to authentic Lao life, without the filter of large Parisian agencies. Since then, the agency has assisted thousands of travelers, built a network of trusted guides and partners, and refined its philosophy: rigorous tailor-made travel, serving authenticity.  <\/p>\n<h2>What sets us apart<\/h2>\n<p><strong>We are on site<\/strong>: Our team works from Vientiane. We know the roads, seasons, accommodations, guides \u2014 and what changed last week. No outdated brochures.  <br \/><strong>We speak your language<\/strong>: Asia Safari is a 100% French-speaking agency. All our communications, proposals, and guides speak French. <br \/><strong>Zero intermediaries<\/strong>: You work directly with us. No central purchasing, no Parisian subcontractors. Fairer prices and higher service quality.  <br \/><strong>Tailor-made as our only model<\/strong>: We do not have standardized tours. Each trip is designed from scratch, according to your dates, budget, desires, and traveler profile. <\/p>\n<h2>Our commitment<\/h2>\n<p>Asia Safari actively supports responsible tourism in Laos: prioritizing local accommodations, tours that benefit village communities, respect for cultural and natural sites.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-24 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-10596-3 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #a6ba52;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-3 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a6ba52!important;border-color: #a6ba52!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-10596-3\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"558755e260b6eaf02\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-3\" data-target=\"#558755e260b6eaf02\" href=\"#558755e260b6eaf02\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Asia Safari a French or Lao agency?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"558755e260b6eaf02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Asia Safari is a Lao receptive agency, based in Vientiane. It was founded by a Frenchman, Jean-Paul Duverg\u00e9, and its team is Franco-Lao. We work exclusively from Laos, not from France.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ce552e537c8d15708\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-3\" data-target=\"#ce552e537c8d15708\" href=\"#ce552e537c8d15708\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I contact Asia Safari to organize my trip?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ce552e537c8d15708\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">You can contact us via the contact form on our website, by email, or by phone. Our team usually responds within 24 to 48 business hours.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ad6deccdd16d67544\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-3\" data-target=\"#ad6deccdd16d67544\" href=\"#ad6deccdd16d67544\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Asia Safari offer group tours?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ad6deccdd16d67544\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Asia Safari specializes in individual travel and small groups (family, friends). We can organize groups upon request, but our core business remains tailor-made travel for 1 to 10 people.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"89141b44cb685248d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-3\" data-target=\"#89141b44cb685248d\" href=\"#89141b44cb685248d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What payment methods are accepted?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"89141b44cb685248d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Asia Safari accepts international bank transfers. Payment terms (deposit, balance) are specified in your personalized quote.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"86a3dbf6fa593e9d4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-3\" data-target=\"#86a3dbf6fa593e9d4\" href=\"#86a3dbf6fa593e9d4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens in case of a problem during my trip?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"86a3dbf6fa593e9d4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Our team is available 7 days a week during your stay. In case of unforeseen events (weather, health, logistics), we react quickly to find a solution. This is the advantage of a local agency: we are here, on the ground.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-25 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h2>Laos in figures<\/h2>\n<p>Area: 236,800 km\u00b2 | Population: approximately 7.5 million inhabitants | Capital: Vientiane | Official language: Lao | Religion: Theravada Buddhism (65% of the population) | Currency: Lao Kip (LAK) | Time zone: UTC+7<\/p>\n<h2>Laos must-sees<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Luang Prabang<\/strong>: Former royal capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its golden temples, French colonial houses, and gentle way of life make it an undeniable favorite.<br \/><strong>Vientiane<\/strong>: The human-sized capital \u2014 That Luang, Patuxai, and the banks of the Mekong are worth a visit.<br \/><strong>Vang Vieng<\/strong>: Surrounded by limestone karsts, ideal for kayaking, caving, and hiking.<br \/><strong>Southern Laos and 4000 Islands<\/strong>: Champassak, the Vat Phou temples (UNESCO), the Bolaven Plateau, and the Mekong islands.<\/p>\n<h2>Lao culture<\/h2>\n<p>Theravada Buddhism permeates all of Lao life. The alms giving (offerings to monks at dawn) in Luang Prabang is a daily ritual of great beauty. Lao festivals \u2014 Boun Pi Mai (Lao New Year in April), Boun Ok Phansa (Festival of Lights) \u2014 are exceptional times to travel.  <\/p>\n<h2>Nature and biodiversity<\/h2>\n<p>Laos is 70% covered by forests. Its protected areas are home to rare species: Asian elephants, gibbons, sun bears. The rivers and plateaus offer natural settings of rare purity in Asia.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-26 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 20px 10% 20px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-10596-4 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #a6ba52;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-10596-4 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a6ba52!important;border-color: #a6ba52!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-10596-4\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fa5a371d6abe9e65e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-4\" data-target=\"#fa5a371d6abe9e65e\" href=\"#fa5a371d6abe9e65e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Laos a safe country for travelers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fa5a371d6abe9e65e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes, Laos is one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia. Crime against tourists is very low. The main precautions concern road safety and respect for local customs.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"80ce376a84cdfe1e7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-4\" data-target=\"#80ce376a84cdfe1e7\" href=\"#80ce376a84cdfe1e7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the best season to visit Laos?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"80ce376a84cdfe1e7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The dry season (October to April) is the best period: pleasant temperatures (20-30\u00b0C), passable roads, clear landscapes. The rainy season (May to September) offers lush landscapes but some regions may be difficult to access.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c590716268c8bc8d9\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-4\" data-target=\"#c590716268c8bc8d9\" href=\"#c590716268c8bc8d9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the currency in Laos and how to pay?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c590716268c8bc8d9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The official currency is the Lao Kip (LAK). In practice, the US dollar and Thai Baht are widely accepted. ATMs are available in major cities, but it is advisable to have cash for rural areas.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4c6d32aa4446ce8c1\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-4\" data-target=\"#4c6d32aa4446ce8c1\" href=\"#4c6d32aa4446ce8c1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What vaccinations are recommended for Laos?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4c6d32aa4446ce8c1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Recommended vaccinations are: Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Rabies (depending on the type of trip), and an update of universal vaccines (DTP, MMR). Anti-malarial treatment may be recommended depending on the regions visited. Consult your doctor before departure.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2e5c4c6e065a1b22e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10596-4\" data-target=\"#2e5c4c6e065a1b22e\" href=\"#2e5c4c6e065a1b22e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many days are needed to visit Laos?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2e5c4c6e065a1b22e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A minimum of 10 days is recommended for the essentials (Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang). 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