Luang Prabang guide
🇱🇦 Packing List
What to pack for Luang Prabang
In March, Luang Prabang is typically hot, 27 to 35°c (27–35°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Luang Prabang essentials
- Weather: Hot, 27 to 35°C
- Modest always. Cover shoulders and knees.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable cotton clothing
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Food stalls are generally safe. French baguettes are famous. Drink bottled water.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B/C/E/F, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Lao Kip (LAK), USD/THB accepted