Region and interest
Best destinations for relaxation in Southeast Asia
5 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for relaxation in Southeast Asia
#1
Bali & Lombok
Indonesia
relaxation score: 10/10
USD 70–135 / person / day
Best April to October
#2
Laos
Laos
relaxation score: 9/10
USD 45–80 / person / day
Best November to March
#3
Philippines
Philippines
relaxation score: 9/10
USD 85–150 / person / day
Best November to April
#4
Thailand
Thailand
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
#5
Malaysia
Malaysia
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 80–155 / person / day
Best December to March
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Bali & Lombok costs about 64% more than Laos (roughly 40 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Laos: lower costBali & Lombok: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for relaxation in Southeast Asia?
- 5 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest relaxation option in Southeast Asia?
- Laos carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 45–80 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Bali & Lombok our season model points to April to October.