Laos
Laos gives us 4 places: 2 nature and walks, 1 museum and 1 historic site.
Quick facts about Laos
Best time to visitOctober – March
CurrencyLao kip
LanguageLao
Time zoneUTC+7
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #88)
Tours & tickets in Laos
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Travel essentials for Laos
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryLarb
CapitalVientiane
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Europlug, Type E, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number191
Calling code+856
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population6,858,160
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Laos
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Europlug, Type E, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 191
Useful infoCalling code +856
3Laos with kids – highlights
Why families love Laos
Comfortable months are oct through mar, which is a generous window and the dry half of the year. There is nothing in our data built for children, so a trip here is about places rather than attractions.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryLarb
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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