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Transportation in Laos
Travelling within Laos
Walking
I walked everywhere within Vientiane and Luang Prabang to get to the sights and eateries. Unlike the roads of Thailand or Vietnam, Laotians do not honk all the time, and there are proper pedestrian crossings.
Ride Hailing/ Taxi
Loca, a Thai-owned company, is like the Grab of Laos. You could use the app for payments, order takeaways, and call for a ride. However, this service is still predominantly used only in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. I accumulated enough points from two Loca rides to exchange for a free iced Americano in a partnering cafe.
Xanh SM is another new ride-hailing contender. Unlike Loca, Xanh SM owns its fleet of cyan taxis. The VinFast electric cars are new, quiet and travel smoothly within Vientiane. As my visit coincided with the month of their launch, we enjoyed one free ride on the first weekend, and two 50% off rides on the following weekend. They accept cash only.
Make sure you download their apps and create an account for each before using them, as this process takes time.
Laos Xanh ride hailing - RooWandersFirst time in a Vinfast electric car!
Tuktuk
If you’re travelling in a larger group, consider hiring a tuk-tuk. Depending on their size, a tuk-tuk can carry a max of three or 10 individuals.
I’ve taken the tuk-tuk thrice during my week-long trip – from Vang Vieng Railway Station to Vang Vieng for 30k kip, and vice versa, and from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Luang Prabang for 40k kip.
Vang Vieng Tuk Tuk, Laos - RooWandersShared the tuk tuk with 6 American Laotians and 2 Chinese from Kunming
Motorbike
Riding a motorbike in Laos gives you ultimate freedom. Plus, they’re not that expensive, with rates going from 120k kip to 150k kip per day.
Too bad for me, I have no knowledge, no licence and no courage. Lucky for me, I found another traveller with an international licence and sufficient know-how on Southeast Asian battered roads. We covered an extensive distance with the bike in the outskirts of Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang.
Please ensure you are legitimately licensed to ride a motorbike, wear a helmet, and are sufficiently insured. I’d recommend SafetyWing as the preferred insurance for travellers and nomads.
Laos motorbike - RooWandersTransport for the next two days in Luang Prabang
Bicycle
For those without a motorbike licence, fret not. You could rent a bicycle. Make sure you get yourself a mountain bike for the rough roads. There’s also the option of electric bikes.
What to Wear
If you haven’t known yet, Laos is a Buddhist country with so many temples and Buddhas you could get temple fatigue.
Dress conservatively and modestly, covering your knees, shoulders and chest when visiting religious sites. You may wear bikinis for blue lagoons and the waterfalls, but remember to change back before leaving the park.