Laos

[awarrumbungle]

1) Has anyone been trekking in Laos? Whats it like? Any advice?

2) The riverboats that Travel from Thailand to Luang Prabang up the Mekong river - is there enough water for this now? I have heard that the Mekong gets pretty low these days with China's damming and it being dry and all.

[davidgtr]

1) Has anyone been trekking in Laos? Whats it like? Any advice?

2) The riverboats that Travel from Thailand to Luang Prabang up the Mekong river - is there enough water for this now? I have heard that the Mekong gets pretty low these days with China's damming and it being dry and all.

Trekking in North Laos is real good, especially from Luang Namtha or from Vieng Phouka where they have a fabulous Ahkha Trek. Check out Eco-tourism Laos for a run down on what's good in Laos.

Re The Mekong, yeah every year they say the water in the 'Khong is low. And sure it is at times, but right now there's still enough water in the river for navigation from Houei Xai - Luang Prabang. At the height of the dry season it will get tight in places, but that is a month or two away yet. Going downstream on the 'Khong from Houei Xai - Luang Prabang is the way to go.