Alternatives
Alternatives to Laos
Laos costs USD 45–80 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to March. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Laos's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Laos
- 1
Cambodia
CambodiaCambodia is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 50–95 per person per day
- 16% more per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 88% more per day
- Best December to March
- 3
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 28% more per day
- Best May to September
- 4
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 28% more per day
- Best February to April
- 5
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 64% more per day
- Best April to October
- 6
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 68% more per day
- Best November to March
- 7
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 24% more per day
- Best November to March
- 8
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 68% more per day
- Best March to May