Southeast Asia
Solo travel in Laos
2/5English level
Solo travel in Laos
Slow, quiet and cheap: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, the Mekong and limestone countryside. The China railway cuts travel times; expect limited healthcare, patchy English and a weak, inflation-hit kip. The easiest place to start is Luang Prabang.
Best places in Laos for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luang Prabang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Vang Vieng | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| 4000 Islands | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Nong Khiaw | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Thakhek | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Vientiane | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Pakse | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Phonsavan | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Lao e-Visa (Department of Immigration)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Laos
- Speedtest Global Index: Laos
- Tourism Laos
- World Bank open data
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