AsiaCity
Luang Prabang
Laos
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Luang Prabang is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
66
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
76
Safety
62
Culture
78
Health
46
Internet
50
Outdoors
84
Access
48
Practical details
Capital
Vientiane
Languages
Lao
Population
7.6M
Time zone
UTC+07:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 58/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$181
Local daily spend
LAK 3,977,756
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 11/21/2024
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
LAK
Best months list
Jan · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image