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faq.subtitle Luang Prabang

November to February is ideal - dry season with cooler weather (20-28C). Avoid July-September due to heavy monsoon rains.

Arrive by 5:30am (6am Nov-Feb). Stand quietly, do not use flash. If participating, buy rice from local vendors, not tourists stalls.

30km from city. Options: tuk-tuk (200,000 LAK return with wait), minivan tour (80,000 LAK), or rent scooter (100,000 LAK/day).

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Luang Prabang

Rent a bicycle (20,000 LAK/day) - the old town is compact and flat, perfect for cycling.

Visit the night market (5-10pm daily) for local handicrafts and cheap street food.

Climb Mount Phousi at sunset for panoramic views of both rivers and the town.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather27°
52%6 м/с
Todayweather28°16°
Tomorrowweather29°14°
Monweather29°11°
Tueweather30°12°
Wedweather29°14°
Thuweather28°15°
Friweather28°14°
28°
14°Jan
31°
15°Feb
34°
18°Mar
35°
22°Apr
33°
23°May
32°
24°Jun
31°
24°Jul
31°
24°Aug
31°
23°Sep
31°
21°Oct
29°
18°Nov
27°
14°Dec

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20000 ₭~0.92 $
20,000-40,000 кип/день. Идеально для старого города.
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150000 ₭~6.9 $
100,000-150,000 кип/день. Нужны права. Бензин ~15,000 кип/литр.
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location.transport.bike
20000 ₭
~0.92 $
—20,000-40,000 кип/день. Идеально для старого города.
location.transport.scooter
150000 ₭
~6.9 $
—100,000-150,000 кип/день. Нужны права. Бензин ~15,000 кип/литр.

Daily Budget

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
50,000 - 80,000 LAK
~65,000 $
Restaurant dinner
150,000 - 250,000 LAK
~200,000 $
Breakfast
40,000 - 60,000 LAK
~50,000 $

Street Food

Local dish
20,000 - 40,000 LAK
~30,000 $

Drinks

Coffee
15,000 - 25,000 LAK
~20,000 $
Beer in bar
25,000 - 35,000 LAK
~30,000 $
Local beer
15,000 - 20,000 LAK
~17,500 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
5,000 - 10,000 LAK
~7,500 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
100,000 - 150,000 LAK / night
~125,000 $
Guesthouse
400,000 - 500,000 LAK / night
~450,000 $
Hotel 3★
900,000 - 1,200,000 LAK / night
~1,050,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Very safe for tourists. Petty theft rare. Watch belongings at night market.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Kuang Si Falls
27°
Closed
LAK20000
Nature

Kuang Si Falls

Luang Prabang