Is Laos Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Laos?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Moderate
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Laos worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 9 experiences from female travelers
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Nikol
Australia
Laos, Solo travel
Laos is super cheap and a great contrast from the boom boom party in Thailand. Has the greater authentic feel out of all the countries in mainland SE Asia. I felt very safe as a female solo traveller. Male sure to go to Don det and try one of the bike loops down south (thakek or pakse)
Posted: June 22, 2024Experienced: February, 2020
Laura
Uzbekistan
Luang Prabang, Solo travel
I was there for three days. The atmosphere was chill, with a lot of tourists. The sunset on the Mekong River was amazing. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a place to rest. The food is really cheap and there's plenty of room for creative activities.
Posted: March 5, 2024Experienced: February, 2023Savannakhet, Solo travel
I felt very save (just be careful about dogs and drunk drivers at night). Great cafés all around town with local coffee Walk through the old town and find the newly painted murals all around. Visit the night market LaoChaLeun, walk along the Mekong River side, enjoy the sunset and amazing food and coffee at Pilgrim's Kitchen & Inn. Book a tour or rent a (motor)bike with MarvelLaos.
Posted: November 19, 2023Experienced: March, 2023Laos, Solo travel
I was there alone a few months ago and felt safe as a solo traveler. I went to Luang Prabang (I caught a free boat from Thailand). There are plenty of charming cafes and French restaurants in the area, as well as many temples, very zen. It's very similar to Cambodia.
Posted: July 10, 2023Laos, Solo travel
I traveled solo through Southeast Asia in February and March and I must say that Laos was my favorite country among them all. Luang Prabang is amazing in terms of culture, Vang Vieng is great for partying and bathing in lagoons, and Don Det was a nice place to spend some quiet time lazing in a hammock.
Posted: July 9, 2023
Yogini_C
France
Laos, Solo travel
I not only traveled but actually ended up living in Laos for nearly 2 years during the Covid pandemic. I came there for 2 months as a yoga teacher volunteer in a 4-star hotel and ended up living there from March 2020 to October 2021. I enjoyed the very chill and kind people, the food, the ziplines, blue lagoons and motorbike loops !
Posted: May 22, 2023Experienced: February, 2020Laos, Solo travel
I loved Laos. There were many backpackers there, but fewer than in other places. There were high speed trains and lots of buses. I stayed in Huay Xai, Pak Beng, Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw and Vang Vieng.
Posted: April 2, 2023Laos, Solo travel
Apart from the beautiful nature, people are so smiling and kind, and the whole energy of this land is so peaceful. Luang Prabang, but also Muang Ngoi, an amazing small relaxed village, which can only be reached from the water side, I loved this place.
Posted: March 29, 2023Laos, Solo travel
I spent a month in Laos and absolutely loved it. The Kuang Si waterfalls in Luang Prabang are astonishing, as is the city itself. The Thakhek motorcycle loop (4 days) is also beautiful and was one of the highlights of my trip. Also, Nong Khiaw, to the north of LP, is really worth visiting. It is one of my favorite Asian countries, but strangely unknown to many people.
Posted: March 25, 2023Is Laos safe for women?
Luang Prabang
Nice city with old styles building, people are nice and calm. A little bit touristy but I felt safe when I stayed there. I rented a scooter then drove around the town, went to the waterfall, it was safe and nothing to worry about.
Posted: March 27, 2025Vientiane
Normally everyone drives motorcycles here. But in the city center everything is available on foot anyways. Normally ppl aren't aggressive. I'd say I can't really recon anything like that. I've heard a few cases of bags being stolen but overall I feel very safe here. Sometimes I'm forgetting my phone and find it at the same place.
Posted: July 27, 2024Meet locals in Laos
Sofia
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Hello! I’m a traveler currently going through Asia 😌 I’m a ceramic artist and an expert laugh-er 😂🏳️🌈 Always down for amazing company over everything else
Lena
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I have a very active lifestyle, normally u will gladly spend my day somewhere in nature
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Vientiane
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I am a highly motivated and energetic individual currently My role involves juggling various projects simultaneously, which has honed my multitasking and time management skills. I thrive in dynamic environments and am always eager to collaborate and share ideas with others to achieve common goals. My social nature and strong family values drive me to build meaningful connections both personally and professionally.
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Zhao
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Hi I love to travel. And I used to travel alone. Then life took over. I am here to re-ignite that travelling spirit again! Hoping to meet more like minded people. I love getting to know you, your story and your culture. You may reach out to me if you are in Singapore and I am most glad to bring you around if I am in town. I love to know about your culture when I visit your country. Would be nice to hang out for a few days together too.
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