Luang Prabang, Laos - The Essential - Tours, Markets, Elephants, Food

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

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  • @Majjjjjj14
    @Majjjjjj14 Рік тому +14

    This is the kind of travel video I need, very informative. Thank you!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thank you! Informative is what I am going for 😊

  • @lisasan
    @lisasan Рік тому +6

    One of the best videos that highlights best places to visit in Laung Prabang. Thank you for making this video.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks, appreciate your feedback! 😊

  • @aliwannigerry2060
    @aliwannigerry2060 9 місяців тому +2

    Like 740 Great impressive footage capturing the beautiful alluring scenery that entice some of the viewers to keep on watching ,thanks for sharing and bringing us to this wonderful relaxing place and stay safe always .

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  8 місяців тому

      Many thanks! 😊

  • @LaoSoftware
    @LaoSoftware Рік тому +6

    My vacation in Laos was awesome. Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng are absolutely amazing places. The butterfly garden is beautiful. My children love it.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Great! I have not been to VV yet, but have to put it on my list.

  • @stretchy1260
    @stretchy1260 Рік тому +8

    It is nice to see this place has not changed in 10 years. I was there in 2013 and it's nice to see it has not been spoiled by tourism and commerciality.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Yeah, still nice, but some comments here suggests that the tourist numbers have picked up a bit after I made this video.

    • @antoniotottojr
      @antoniotottojr Рік тому

      was there 2005... a bit touristy already.. but it was great since nobody was on their phones all the time and vloggers wasnt a thing yet. it was a bit rough but fun. from searching hostels to long hour van rides to vang vieng, or the 2 days (or 3 if your boat breakdown in the middle of nowhere) slowboat trip.
      i love Luang Prabang during thr cold season. the morning mist while watching the morning alms & having hot milk tea along the river or some hot noodle soup at the night market.

  • @SharkBite55
    @SharkBite55 9 місяців тому +3

    I'm presently in Luang Prabang enjoying the serenity of it all. This has been a magical backpacking experience. Next up is riding a bike across the bamboo bridge.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  8 місяців тому

      Sounds great! Hope you continue to enjoy! 😊

  • @cristinagomez320
    @cristinagomez320 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for posting. I really like the format of your travel videos. Informative and interesting.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Informative is what I am going for. 😊

  • @albertchen199
    @albertchen199 Місяць тому +1

    謝謝!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  26 днів тому

      Thank you so much! 😄

  • @karenrautenberg4022
    @karenrautenberg4022 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! Very informative. Love the dry humor too.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  4 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

  • @TattoosAndGin
    @TattoosAndGin Рік тому +3

    Thank you for a great vid. We’ve added this new destination to our list.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip when you go there!

  • @siriluckworsfold
    @siriluckworsfold Рік тому +2

    Great clips, superb narrative, thanks for sharing 👍😊😀🙏👏

  • @qiancaotang
    @qiancaotang 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  8 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot! 😊

  • @SunilKamdarchairworld
    @SunilKamdarchairworld 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic travel video really helpful

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lipikamudholkar2807
    @lipikamudholkar2807 5 місяців тому +1

    V well narrated and beautiful video. The place is rejuvenating

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  5 місяців тому

      Thanks, yes certainly an amazing place!

  • @sonevongkot6046
    @sonevongkot6046 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, beautiful video

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  7 місяців тому

      Thank you too! 😊

  • @David-si5fu
    @David-si5fu Рік тому +5

    Fantistic video mate! I can't wait to visit some time in the near future. What a chaming place to be 👍

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks! Yes, definitively a place you should visit. Highly recommended!

  • @gakumikugaku
    @gakumikugaku Рік тому +3

    Im really impressed by your video! Keep making these.I LOVE IT

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I will certainly try 😊

  • @johnmurray6501
    @johnmurray6501 Рік тому +8

    I tend to agree with the $50 Us, I've travelled 300 kms in a small van spent over half of the 2 days discovering stayed the night for $5 got the same bus back to Chaing Mai, $10 US same up to Chaing Rai, across the Mekong to Laos, massive buffet lunch 14 hour return trip stopping seeing heaps, shopping, about the same cost, $15 US.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому +1

      Yup, you can definitely get it cheaper if you shop around. I booked it through my hotel, which was not a budget hotel, so probably a bit more expensive because of that.

    • @LaoSoftware
      @LaoSoftware 2 дні тому +1

      Elephants are adorable. I can watch them all day.

  • @stephenkenny6744
    @stephenkenny6744 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video! Very informative. ☘️

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! 😊

  • @zzzthaoster
    @zzzthaoster Рік тому +4

    I wish I can make UA-cam videos this good. Great job! Very awesome video.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @roowanders
    @roowanders Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video. I shall use your video as a reference for my upcoming trip. Can't wait!! 😊😊😊

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks, hope you have a great trip! 😊

  • @rsn7847
    @rsn7847 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank u for all the info provided in this video😊in2023 we went for first time to thailand ,what an unforgettable trip! This year we wanna combine Thailand+Laos (Luang prabang) this video help us a lot to plan our trip
    Thank u so much!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have a nice trip! You will surely enjoy Laos as well. 😊

  • @frankyfeng6210
    @frankyfeng6210 10 місяців тому +1

    This is really a useful video for who are going to travel in Luang Prabang

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊!

  • @c-historia
    @c-historia Рік тому +6

    this journey is incredibly wonderful and for that I congratulate you so much

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! It sure is an amazing place!

    • @johnmurray6501
      @johnmurray6501 Рік тому +1

      Great video mate, I am surprised that its twice as expensive as Seim Reap, or Phuket, Chaing Mai, I thought Laos was much cheaper, it's still my next visit regardles.

  • @mymy_oncloudnine2010
    @mymy_oncloudnine2010 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your video. I will go to Laos next July 🇱🇦

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Have a great trip, you will love it there 😊

    • @mymy_oncloudnine2010
      @mymy_oncloudnine2010 6 місяців тому

      @@erikssc yeah

  • @stewmack4888
    @stewmack4888 Рік тому +1

    Great video, thank you. Visiting soon!

  • @sppdin
    @sppdin 6 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video, as I'm preparing to travel to Laos, I found it immensely informative and it really gave me a sense of what to expect. Not all heros wear capes 😆 Thank you sir!🙏

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip, you will love it there!

    • @sppdin
      @sppdin 6 місяців тому

      @@erikssc 🙏 thanks so much!

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 5 місяців тому +1

    Great trip

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, sure was! 🙂

  • @620EDA
    @620EDA Рік тому +1

    Beautifully done! Thank you!!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! 😊

  • @StuartsTRAVELvideos
    @StuartsTRAVELvideos Рік тому +4

    Interesting video!👍

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @AzerPaul
    @AzerPaul Рік тому +1

    Nice video. Thanks.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  11 місяців тому

      Thank you too! 😊

  • @ThienVlogs888
    @ThienVlogs888 Рік тому +3

    Thank u for this video very informative

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks, glad it was helpful!

  • @cosmochat
    @cosmochat 7 місяців тому +1

    Really nice video, you've tried some activities I was curious about such as crossing the river or what the Pak Ou caves are like (I don't really like the vibes)
    Also, really nice to see food and activity prices

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  7 місяців тому

      Thanks, yeah the Pak Ou is a bit far to travel for the caves, but if you like to relax on a boat its ok.

  • @janecooke4137
    @janecooke4137 11 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful thankyou.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @Sonexai-lz9sp
    @Sonexai-lz9sp 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for travel in laos

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  6 місяців тому

      My pleasure!🙂

  • @tonybrownie
    @tonybrownie Рік тому +1

    Love this video..and subscribed

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks for subbing! 😊

  • @khamnoybounmun9200
    @khamnoybounmun9200 10 місяців тому +1

    Well come to Luangprabang city Laos 😊

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому

      Thanks, love the place! 😊

  • @kotakeshi1301
    @kotakeshi1301 Рік тому +2

    This is very helpful!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks, glad it was useful :)

  • @xiangyao8588
    @xiangyao8588 Рік тому +1

    I visited Luang Prabang in January, everywhere was packed with people

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Good to hear. It was about 70-80% back after the pandemic when I was there, according to the Mandalao Elephant guides. Probably back 100% now.

    • @harveythompson1756
      @harveythompson1756 Рік тому

      ..not good to hear, its now over run with Thai tourists.
      @@erikssc

  • @pa4748
    @pa4748 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Could you briefly describe the weather in Luang Prabang in August? Is it too rainy to travel there? many thanks

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! I have been there twice, but I am afraid it was in April and November. Have not been there in August, but I imagine it will be a bit more rainy than in my video.

  • @mitchellsouphasith3763
    @mitchellsouphasith3763 Рік тому +1

    Elephants, waterfalls, exotic goods, French bakery, temples, rivers, bicycle rides, kayaking, lagoons, sun bears, butterfly 🦋, buffalo diary, Lao Silk textiles,
    Luang Prabang has it all.

  • @Laohaksad01
    @Laohaksad01 Рік тому +1

    nice video

  • @donfighter5
    @donfighter5 10 місяців тому +1

    Well, you made pretty simple and uneventful life of this place look quite idyllic. Even though there is not much happening there, the video appears interesting and attractive.
    Very good quality of the recording.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! 😊 It's a quiet and laid back place, but I really enjoyed my time there. Probably going back some day.

  • @harveythompson1756
    @harveythompson1756 Рік тому +3

    The easiest way to get a visa is on arrival, not online; $10 (350 baht) for a seat on a minibus to town per person is not 'cheap'., the equivalent relatively short distance in Thailand would be more like $4 (150 baht). The Riverside is an overpriced hotel choice for those for whom money is no object, there are plenty of other very comfortable similar places to stay elsewhere in town which are at a much more realistic and affordable rate.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      I agree that you can do things much cheaper than I did if you are in a budget. I tend to go for convenience over price these days😊. However 10 USD for a taxi from an airport to a city centre would be cheap in any city if you ask me. Of course it will be cheaper on a bus. Also, about the visa, I have done both on arrival and on-line. Both is ok, but personally I like to have most of my stuff organised before I arrive so I do not ned to do to much on arrival.

    • @harveythompson1756
      @harveythompson1756 Рік тому +1

      @@erikssc As far as taxi fares are concerned we are not talking about 'in any city'; this is a small town in Asia. The airport is relatively very close to the town centre (LP is not a city)...about 20 minutes duration. Also as far as hotels, they are many of similar quality and ambience in town which do not demand such high prices as the over hyped 'Riverside'.

  • @lyndonbalaga22
    @lyndonbalaga22 4 місяці тому +1

    🥰

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  4 місяці тому +1

      Same to you! 😊

  • @kominh
    @kominh Рік тому +2

    U should have visited in April! That's when they party!!!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      I have actually been there in April as well. Arrived in the middle of the water fights. It was crazy! 😊

  • @svuvmdv4608
    @svuvmdv4608 10 місяців тому +1

    How is police and scam situation? Compared to bangkok?

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому +1

      I didn't encounter any police or any scams while I was there so think it's pretty safe. In Bangkok I think it pretty safe too. As long as you have read up on the most normal scams they are easy to avoid.

    • @svuvmdv4608
      @svuvmdv4608 10 місяців тому

      @@erikssc Surely Bangkok and Pattaya feel very safe. Police are wonderful in these places. Only problem I have with these two places is the scams allowed to operate freely!

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  9 місяців тому

      Agree!

  • @topdoghouse4084
    @topdoghouse4084 Рік тому +5

    $50 to Kuang Si, you got ripped I'm afraid...

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      You think so? Even though the driver waited and we stopped at several places during the day. I think we left at 08:30 and were back around 15:00. What would be the right price do you think?

    • @topdoghouse4084
      @topdoghouse4084 Рік тому +1

      @@erikssc hi, I got the same sort of vehicle to myself in February for around 4 hrs in total (only wanted to do the waterfall for around 2hrs), no extra stops. Cost me $30

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому +1

      Ok, I see. Thanks.

    • @sonevongkot6046
      @sonevongkot6046 Рік тому

      Never get sick of Luang Prabang. Beautiful peaceful nature.. slow life

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Totally agree! 😊

  • @belowaverage3730
    @belowaverage3730 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm just doing a little math, August 2024, $100= 22+ million Laos Kip. I couldbe a millionaire in Laos.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  3 місяці тому

      You could be a millionaire in Laos and a millionaire in Vietnam. Just get going! 😀

    • @chinchin_vn
      @chinchin_vn Місяць тому

      $100 = 2 million only…

  • @ichbinmartin
    @ichbinmartin 2 місяці тому +1

    to pay 10 usd for 5km trip is thievery, not good price! you just teach them to steal.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Місяць тому

      If you are backpacking around a lot I guess it might seem expensive. But if you just have a couple of weeks holiday then it ok.

    • @ichbinmartin
      @ichbinmartin Місяць тому

      @@erikssc bad attitude. even if you are on a short vacation, there is no reason to pay exorbitant prices and ruin other people's vacations because of a few minutes of time and unwillingness or inability to say no.

  • @CharlesReedPi
    @CharlesReedPi 11 місяців тому +1

    You got ripped off on transportation.

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, could probably get it cheeper, but sometimes when I only have a very limited time available I go for convenience over price 😊.

    • @CharlesReedPi
      @CharlesReedPi 11 місяців тому +1

      @erikssc that's reasonable, I do too, I'm expecting this to be the first country that I stay in long-term

  • @lahipster3172
    @lahipster3172 10 місяців тому

    Smoggy city

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  10 місяців тому

      Yes in the burning season from March-April and maybe even from a bit earlier to a bit later it might be a bit smoggy. I was not there in that period though so did not experience the smoke.

    • @LaoSoftware
      @LaoSoftware 2 дні тому +1

      Go during the winter season. November to February. No agriculture burning.

  • @harveythompson1756
    @harveythompson1756 Рік тому +2

    The place is now ruined by hundreds of Thai tour mini-bus most of which park along the riverbank road, and generally clog up the town; and consequently the place is over run with Thai tourists. To cater for all these people, Luang Prabang has built a modern ugly 'food centre' right in town which is complete with a performance stage emitting over loud music and announcements in true Thai style. Over the last 20 years I have often spent time in LB with all its local charm; however I will not go there again.

    • @MsSjaakvaak
      @MsSjaakvaak Рік тому +1

      Very sad to hear that! I loved LPB when i was there 5 years ago and i'm planning on going back there (and many more places in Laos) this winter :)

  • @ariskapoulis-l5k
    @ariskapoulis-l5k Рік тому +1

    Very interesting information..i also like the fact that you travel alone, like me😊...tell me ,is 80 euros per day is a good badget for luang prabang?

    • @erikssc
      @erikssc  Рік тому

      Thanks! 80 euro, it depends if you can find a cheap hotel/hostel I guess. Food and transportation is quite cheap, but if you want to go on organised tours etc it will cost of course.