Passion Indochina Travel facilitates your holiday by arranging all the services making up your trip. However, be sure to pack all that you will need before leaving your home!

Packing Checklist – Be sure to check them all 

Essentials

• Travel documents (passport, visas, travel insurance certificate, air tickets, tour voucher)

• Money (cash, credit card, debit card, traveler’s cheques, and money pouch)

• Daypack for your personal needs during the day

• Camera and extra memory cards and batteries

• Cell phone and cell phone charger

• Laptop charger (if you are bringing your laptop)

• Travel plug/international adapter

• Medication (including a doctor’s letter if you are carrying a large amount of medication)

• Prescription glasses/contacts and if necessary, contact lens solution

Best to bring along

• First aid kit

• Toiletries

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Refillable water bottle with filter

 Wardrobe

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Comfortable clothing, either light or heavy options, depending on the season you are traveling

• Clothes suitable for visiting temples (long pants/skirts, long-sleeved tops)

• Waterproof jacket / raincoat / umbrella

• Hat & sunglasses

• Bathing suit

Optional comforts

• Earplugs & eye mask

• Sleep sheet for homestays/trains

• Lightweight travel towel

• Local language phrasebook

Preparation

Here are some considerations to ensure that your adventure sets off with a great start:

• Please read our guidelines on responsible tourism so that your trip is beneficial both for you and the communities you visit.
• What interests you? eg. weavings, archaeology, religious art, jewelry, mountain biking, kayaking, etc. Let us know so we can steer you in the right direction.
• Read up a bit about Laos before you leave. Your guide will give you a general understanding of the places you visit, but feel free to ask for specifics.
• Learn a little Lao before your trip. The more you know, the more fun you will have.
• Ask your cell phone provider for an international data plan if you will need coverage whilst traveling.
• No data? No problem! Bring a book, journal, postcards, or playing cards with you to occupy yourself when waiting.
• “Take only photos, leave only footprints”, but nonetheless try to be sensitive with the photos and footprints.
• Try to support locally owned businesses, hotels, restaurants, and traditional artisans.
• Let us know at once if you encounter any problems. Don’t wait until the trip is over. Our drivers, operators, guides and hotel staff are there to help you.
• Most of all, relax, be patient, and keep an open mind. Bring your sense of humor and adventure and discover the magic of Laos.