Key takeaways
Laos has two leading operators in Unitel and Lao Telecom, both offering 4G nationwide and early 5G in Vientiane. Unitel leads on speed at 34.79 Mbps average and Lao Telecom leads on rural and remote coverage across the country's mountainous interior. A Roamix Laos eSIM connects you to the strongest available local network on landing at VTE Wattay International in Vientiane, with no airport SIM queue and no roaming bill. Budget 3 to 5 GB for a two-week trip, and always download offline maps before heading to the 4,000 Islands, the Bolaven Plateau or remote areas of the Nam Ou River valley, where 4G signal disappears.
- Unitel leads on speed with 34.79 Mbps average and pioneered 5G in Vientiane in 2021; Lao Telecom covers the widest geographic area including remote provinces.
- A Roamix eSIM activates automatically at Wattay International Airport so you land connected for Vientiane navigation and onward transport bookings.
- Most of Laos outside cities and main towns has limited or no coverage; download offline maps before heading to Si Phan Don, Phonsavan or remote river valleys.
- Laos uses the kip (LAK), which trades at thousands per USD; carry enough cash for rural areas where ATMs and cards are not available.
- Luang Prabang UNESCO town fills up during peak season; book tours and restaurants over Roamix data before the best options sell out.
Best way to get data in Laos
For most visitors to Laos, a Roamix eSIM is the most convenient and cost-effective option, giving you 4G speeds from the moment you land at VTE and eliminating roaming charges across the country.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roamix eSIMRecommended | Best for: Most travellers | Instant activation at VTE on a local 4G network, no roaming bill and no physical SIM to collect at an airport counter. |
| Local physical SIM | Best for: Long stays or those needing a local Lao number | Unitel and Lao Telecom SIMs are sold at the VTE airport counter and in Vientiane phone shops for around 30,000 to 50,000 LAK. Passport required. |
| Pocket wifi | Best for: Small groups sharing one connection in Vientiane | An additional device to carry, charge and return; coverage gaps mirror those of local SIMs in remote areas. |
| Carrier roaming | Best for: Very short trips with no setup time | Can be expensive for North American and European carriers operating in Southeast Asia; check rates before relying on roaming. |
Guesthouses, cafes and restaurants in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng offer reasonable wifi. Remote guesthouses and island stays often have no wifi at all. Mobile data is more reliable in town.
How much data you need
Data needs in Laos are modest but offline map downloads are critical before leaving any city. A modest plan covers city navigation and messaging; a larger one handles remote map downloads and regular social uploads.
3 to 4 GB
One week Vientiane and Luang Prabang city trip
Navigation, guesthouse bookings, social uploads and messaging in well-covered urban areas.
4 to 6 GB
Two-week north to south Mekong trail including Si Phan Don
Offline map pre-loading at each city stop, plus connectivity in covered towns along the route. Remote island and river days use zero data.
15 GB or more
Remote work base in Vientiane or Luang Prabang
Video calls, laptop tethering and cloud uploads from city coworking cafes with Roamix as a reliable backup.
Data per hour, by activity
- Maps and navigation
- 5 MB per hour (offline maps strongly recommended)
- Social media and browsing
- 100 to 150 MB
- Music streaming
- 70 MB
- Standard video streaming
- 700 MB to 1 GB
- Video calls
- 500 MB to 1.5 GB
Download offline Google Maps or Maps.me tiles for the entire Lao Mekong corridor before leaving Vientiane or Luang Prabang. Remote areas like Si Phan Don, the Plain of Jars and northern Luang Namtha have no reliable data.
How to set up a Laos eSIM
A Roamix Laos eSIM is best installed over wifi before departure. It activates automatically when you connect to a Lao network on arrival at VTE Wattay International Airport, so you land already online.
- 1
Buy your plan on the Roamix Laos eSIM page before departure.
- 2
Scan the QR code or tap to install the eSIM over wifi.
- 3
Label it Roamix and keep your home SIM as primary for calls and texts.
- 4
Enable data roaming for the Roamix line only.
- 5
Land in Laos and the eSIM connects automatically to a local 4G network.
Works on eSIM-capable phones including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The phone must be carrier unlocked.
Roamix sets the correct APN automatically on most devices. If data does not start, apply the APN from your order and toggle airplane mode.
No data on arrival usually means data roaming is off for the Roamix line. Check settings, select the network manually if needed and restart.
Visa and entry for Laos
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Vientiane's Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang Airport and major land border crossings. ASEAN citizens enter without a visa. An e-visa is available online for a growing list of nationalities as a more convenient alternative.
- Visa on arrival
- Available
- eVisa or ETA
- The Laos e-visa is available at laoevisa.gov.la for most nationalities at USD 35 for a 30-day single-entry visa. The visa on arrival costs USD 35 to 42 depending on nationality plus a USD 1 overtime fee on weekends.
- Passport validity
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Laos.
- Onward ticket
- Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at the border.
Keep your e-visa approval and accommodation details accessible on your phone. A Roamix eSIM connects you in the VTE arrivals hall to pull up documents and contact your guesthouse.
Entry rules change. Confirm current requirements at the Lao e-visa portal or your country's embassy before booking.
When you land in Laos
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How people message here
Lao people use Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp as the primary messaging apps. Facebook is deeply embedded in daily life in Laos, used for business, news, local groups and event announcements.
Do you need a local number?
A local number is not essential for short visits. Most guesthouses, tour operators and slow boat booking agents communicate via Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp using your existing number via Roamix data.
Keep your home SIM active for SMS two-factor authentication while using the Roamix line for data. In remote areas like Si Phan Don, save all booking confirmations and guesthouse contacts offline before losing signal.
Airports in Laos
VTE
Wattay International Airport
Vientiane
Free wifi is available in the terminal. Speed is adequate for messaging and checking maps but can slow during busy arrival banks.
Activate your Roamix eSIM before landing so you can book a taxi or tuk-tuk from the taxi desk using a mapped address and check the current exchange rate before converting money in the arrivals hall.
LPQ
Luang Prabang International Airport
Luang Prabang
Limited free wifi in the small terminal. A Roamix eSIM is more reliable for arrival connectivity.
Luang Prabang's old town guesthouses fill fast in peak season (November to February). Use Roamix data to confirm your booking and arrange a tuk-tuk to the town centre on arrival.
PKZ
Pakse International Airport
Pakse
Small regional airport with limited wifi.
Pakse is the gateway to the 4,000 Islands and the Bolaven Plateau. Use Roamix data to book a guesthouse on Don Det or a Bolaven coffee farm tour before landing.
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Savannakhet
Small regional airport with no reliable public wifi.
A transit point for central Laos and the Mekong corridor. Use Roamix data to arrange onward transport and check ferry schedules across the river to Thailand.
Apps and internet access in Laos
Laos has an open internet and all common apps work normally on a Roamix eSIM without any restrictions.
There is no censorship of mainstream social media, messaging or search apps for travellers. No VPN is required for any common service.
WhatsApp, works
Fully available for messaging and calls.
FaceTime, works
Works normally over data and wifi.
Google Maps and Search, works
No restrictions; essential for Laos navigation.
Social media, works
Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook all work normally.
Getting around Laos
Laos moves slowly and that is part of its appeal. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) cover local distances, slow boats drift down the Mekong between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai, and domestic flights connect the widely spread provincial capitals.
Tuk-tuk and songthaew
The primary local transport in all Lao towns. Negotiate fares in advance; there are no rideshare apps outside Vientiane. Use Roamix data to check your destination on maps and show the driver a pinned location.
Slow boat (Mekong river ferry)
The classic two-day slow boat journey between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai on the Thai border has variable signal along the river. Download offline entertainment and maps at the departure point before boarding.
Minibus (VIP bus)
Air-conditioned tourist minibuses connect Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Pakse. Book through guesthouses or apps. Use Roamix data to check schedules and confirm departure points.
Domestic flights
Lao Airlines connects Vientiane with Luang Prabang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Phongsali on a limited schedule. Use Roamix data to book via the Lao Airlines website and store boarding passes.
Tuk-tuks are the main way around Lao towns. Agree the price before getting in. Install Google Maps with offline Lao tiles over Roamix data and show the driver a pin rather than trying to pronounce addresses.
Money and payments in Laos
Laos uses the kip (LAK), which trades at roughly 20,000 to 21,000 LAK per USD. Notes come in large denominations so you will commonly handle 100,000 LAK bills. USD is widely accepted in tourist areas and at guesthouses in lieu of kip.
- Cards and cash
- Cash is king outside Vientiane. Cards are accepted at higher-end hotels and a few restaurants in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Everywhere else, including all rural areas and the 4,000 Islands, requires cash.
- ATMs
- ATMs are available in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Pakse. They are scarce or absent on the 4,000 Islands, in Phonsavan and in remote northern provinces. Withdraw enough kip before heading off the beaten path.
- Payment apps
- BCEL One is the main mobile banking app in Laos but requires a Lao bank account. Foreign visitor payment apps have limited acceptance. QR pay is available at some Vientiane shops.
- Tipping
- Tipping is not traditional in Lao culture but is appreciated. A 5,000 to 10,000 LAK tip at restaurants and 10,000 to 20,000 LAK for guides is welcomed. Round up tuk-tuk fares as a gesture of goodwill.
Daily budget
Laos is affordable. Budget travellers spend around 100,000 to 200,000 LAK (5 to 10 USD) a day. Mid-range 300,000 to 600,000 LAK. Upmarket lodges in Luang Prabang can cost 600,000 LAK or more per night.
Local tips for Laos
- Language
- Lao is the official language and shares similarities with Thai. English is spoken at guesthouses, restaurants and tourist services in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, but is limited in smaller towns and rural areas. A basic translation app is very useful.
- Food
- Lao cuisine is lighter than Thai and relies on sticky rice, fresh herbs, laarb (meat salad), tam mak hoong (green papaya salad) and mok pa (steamed fish in banana leaf). Luang Prabang has an outstanding food scene with French colonial bakeries, night market street stalls and riverside restaurants. Try or lam (vegetable stew) and khao piak sen (rice noodle soup) for local favourites.
- Plugs
- 230V, Type A, B, C and F plugs
Apps worth having
Google Maps (offline)
navigation
Download offline map tiles for the entire Mekong corridor before leaving Vientiane. Essential for navigating towns and finding guesthouses when signal is absent.
Facebook Messenger
communication
The primary business communication channel in Laos. Most guesthouses, tour operators and boat booking offices use Facebook pages and Messenger for reservations.
Lao Airlines
transport
Book domestic flights between Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse; store digital boarding passes; check schedule changes.
Safety and health in Laos
Laos is one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia for tourists, with very low violent crime. The main risks are traffic accidents on rural roads, UXO (unexploded ordnance) in Xieng Khuang and eastern provinces, and waterborne illness from food and water hygiene.
- Stay reachable
- Keep your Roamix eSIM active in towns to access emergency services and share your location. In remote areas like the Plain of Jars and the Bolaven Plateau, always travel with a guide who knows the cleared paths and download offline maps before losing signal.
- Health
- Medical facilities in Laos are very limited. For serious illness, evacuation to Vientiane, Chiang Mai or Bangkok is standard. Comprehensive travel health insurance including emergency medical evacuation is essential.
- Tap water
- Do not drink tap water anywhere in Laos. Bottled water is widely available and inexpensive. In remote villages, use a water filter or purification tablets.
Networks and coverage in Laos
Laos has made significant strides in mobile connectivity. Unitel and Lao Telecom (LTC) dominate with nationwide 4G networks and the first 5G deployments in Vientiane. Unitel leads on benchmark speeds at 34.79 Mbps average download and was the first to launch 5G commercially in Vientiane in 2021. Lao Telecom has the widest coverage footprint including remote provinces, rural districts and towns along the Mekong. ETL and TPlus serve urban and regional markets. A Roamix Laos eSIM connects to the strongest available network on arrival at VTE Wattay International.
Unitel
Fastest average speeds in Laos at 34.79 Mbps, 5G launched in Vientiane 2021, and strong urban 4G across all provincial capitals and main tourist towns.
Lao Telecom (LTC)
Widest coverage footprint nationwide including the most remote provinces; leads on 4G benchmark consistency per nPerf 2026; best choice for off-the-beaten-path travel.
ETL
Good coverage in cities and southern Laos including Pakse and the Bolaven Plateau; competitive on pricing for urban data use.
- Typical speeds
- 4G delivers 15 to 35 Mbps in Vientiane and Luang Prabang; 2 to 10 Mbps in smaller towns; limited 2G or no signal in remote areas.
- 5G
- 5G is active in Vientiane on Unitel and Lao Telecom. All other cities and towns are on 4G LTE.
For Vientiane and Luang Prabang, either Unitel or Lao Telecom gives excellent 4G. For remote northern trekking or the southern islands, Lao Telecom's wider rural reach is the better choice. Download offline maps before every major leg of a Lao itinerary.
Laos is mountainous and sparsely populated. Signal disappears on the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don) outer islands, on the upper Nam Ou River north of Nong Khiaw, on mountain roads in Phongsali and Luang Namtha, and across the Bolaven Plateau rim. Even popular Vang Vieng has gaps in the karst valleys away from the main road. Laos networks use standard LTE bands including Band 3 and Band 7, compatible with unlocked iPhones from XR onward and most modern Android devices.
Where to go in Laos
Laos rewards slow travel. The landlocked country moves at a deliberately unhurried pace, from the Buddhist morning alms ritual in Luang Prabang to a hammock on the 4,000 Islands watching river life on the Mekong. A Roamix eSIM keeps navigation, guesthouse bookings and slow boat schedules working as you move from north to south.
Best time to visit
November to February for cool dry weather across the country. March and April are hot and hazy but include Lao New Year (Boun Pi Mai) in mid-April. May to October is the wet season with lush green landscapes and lower prices but muddy roads in the north.
Vientiane and the Capital Plain
The Lao capital and its surrounding plain, where That Luang stupa, the Patuxai monument, the vibrant Talat Sao morning market and the riverside night market define a capital that moves at a pace slower than any other Asian capital city.
- That Luang Stupa
- Patuxai Victory Monument
- Wat Sisaket
- COPE Visitor Centre
- Mekong Riverside Night Market
Best coverage in the country with 5G available from Unitel and Lao Telecom in central Vientiane. Strong 4G across the city and the main road north toward Vang Vieng.
Luang Prabang
Laos's most celebrated destination, a UNESCO World Heritage town at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, where orange-robed monks collect alms before dawn, French colonial houses line narrow streets, and Kuang Si Falls cascade through turquoise pools in the surrounding jungle.
- Alms Giving Ceremony (tak bat)
- Kuang Si Falls
- Mount Phousi
- Royal Palace Museum
- Hmong Night Market
Good 4G in the Luang Prabang UNESCO town and along the main road. Signal weakens above the town on hiking trails and disappears on the road north toward Nong Khiaw.
Vang Vieng and the Nam Song Valley
The backpacker hub set in a dramatic limestone karst landscape on the Nam Song River, where tubing, kayaking, rock climbing and cave exploration fill the days and the town has reinvented itself as a balanced adventure and leisure destination after years of excess.
- Blue Lagoon Tham Phu Kham
- Nam Song River tubing
- Tham Chang Cave
- Pha Ngeum Viewpoint
- Kayaking the Nam Song
4G in the Vang Vieng town centre and along the main road. Karst cave entrances and river valley floors away from the main road drop to weak signal or none.
Si Phan Don and the Deep South
The 4,000 Islands region of southern Laos on the Mekong near the Cambodian border, where Don Det and Don Khon offer hammock living, bicycle rides along the river, Irrawaddy dolphin watching at Khon Phapheng and the impressive Li Phi waterfalls.
- Don Det Island
- Khon Phapheng Waterfalls
- Li Phi (Tat Somphamit) Falls
- Irrawaddy Dolphin viewing
- Don Khon colonial bridge
4G in Pakse city. On Don Det and Don Khon, coverage is available in guesthouse areas but is inconsistent. Remote outer islands have no signal. Download offline maps in Pakse before the boat crossing.
Xieng Khuang and the Plain of Jars
The remote highland province centered on Phonsavan, home to the archaeological mystery of the Plain of Jars where thousands of ancient stone funeral jars are scattered across open plateaus, surrounded by UXO clearance work that speaks to Laos's painful bombing history.
- Plain of Jars Site 1
- Plain of Jars Site 2 and 3
- MAG UXO Visitor Centre
- Muang Khoun ruins
- Tham Piu Cave
4G in Phonsavan town. Coverage on the Plain of Jars sites varies; Site 1 has reasonable signal, Sites 2 and 3 are more remote with weaker coverage. Download offline maps in Phonsavan.
Off the beaten path
Laos's most photographed natural attraction, a multi-tiered cascade pouring through turquoise travertine pools fringed by jungle, 30 kilometres south of Luang Prabang, with a rescued bear sanctuary at the entrance.
Signal: 4G available at the lower pools and main viewing area near the entrance. Signal weakens on the upper trail above the main cascade.
Hundreds of enormous ancient stone funeral jars scattered across open highland plateaus, dating from 500 BC to 500 AD and still unexplained by archaeologists, surrounded by UXO-cleared paths that are a sobering reminder of the Secret War bombing campaign.
Signal: Moderate 4G at Site 1 near Phonsavan. Sites 2 and 3 have weaker signal; download offline maps and UXO safety information before leaving town.
A remote river village perched beneath dramatic limestone cliffs on the Nam Ou, the starting point for slow boat journeys north through traditional villages and the gateway for multi-day trekking into Hmong and Khmu communities.
Signal: 4G in Nong Khiaw village. Signal disappears on the boat north toward Muang Khua and on all trekking trails into the surrounding mountains.
A UNESCO World Heritage Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat, built into the slope of a sacred mountain above the Mekong, with a ceremonial causeway lined with frangipani trees and sweeping valley views from the upper sanctuary.
Signal: 4G in Champasak town; signal is weaker at the upper temple platforms. Download offline maps and opening times in Pakse before travelling to the site.
The most visitor-friendly of the 4,000 Islands, a car-free island in the Mekong where guesthouses hang hammocks over the river, bicycle rides reach the colonial-era French railway bridge on Don Khon, and Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted at the southern channels.
Signal: 4G available in main guesthouse areas on Don Det; inconsistent on outer island areas and the Don Khon causeway. Download offline maps in Pakse before the boat crossing.
A vivid blue swimming hole fed by an underground spring below a limestone cave north of Vang Vieng, reached by a 6 km road through karst rice paddies and popular for swimming, rope swings and cave exploration.
Signal: 4G in Vang Vieng town; moderate signal at Tham Phu Kham cave entrance. The inner cave and the cliff above the lagoon have no signal.
A cool, fertile highland plateau producing some of the best coffee in Southeast Asia, dotted with spectacular waterfalls including Tad Fane twin falls, ethnic minority villages and scenic motorbike loop roads loved by adventurous travellers.
Signal: 4G in Pakse city and Paksong town. Coverage is patchy on the plateau rim roads and at waterfall viewpoints. Download offline maps before the loop.
Two riverside caves crammed with thousands of Buddha images, from tiny wooden statues to large gilded figures, deposited by pilgrims over centuries at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, 25 kilometres from Luang Prabang by boat.
Signal: Limited signal on the Mekong boat ride from Luang Prabang. 4G available at the boat landing below the caves; the upper Tham Theung cave interior has no signal.
The most developed ecotourism area in Laos, centred on the Nam Ha National Protected Area near the Chinese border, where multi-day treks reach Akha, Hmong and Lanten villages with an emphasis on low-impact community tourism.
Signal: 4G in Luang Namtha town; signal disappears on Nam Ha NPA trekking trails within 2 to 3 kilometres of the trailhead.
A legendary 450-kilometre motorbike loop from Thakhek through the limestone karst interior of central Laos, passing through Konglor Cave (a 7.5 kilometre underground river passage by boat), remote villages and the jungle-covered plateau of Hin Boun.
Signal: 4G in Thakhek city. Signal is intermittent on the inner loop through limestone valleys and absent in Konglor Cave and on remote sections east of the Kong Lo village.
Events and seasons in Laos
February (full moon)
Makha Bucha Day
Nationwide
A Buddhist holy day commemorating a spontaneous gathering of 1,250 monks to hear the Buddha's teachings, observed with candlelit temple processions (wien tian) at major wats across Laos, particularly at Wat Sisaket in Vientiane and Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang.
April 14 to 16
Boun Pi Mai (Lao New Year)
Nationwide, biggest in Luang Prabang and Vientiane
The most important festival in Laos, the three-day New Year water festival where communities pour water on Buddha images for blessings, streets erupt in water-throwing celebrations and Luang Prabang hosts the most spectacular processions, sand stupas and performances of any city in the country.
July (day after full moon)
Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent)
Nationwide
The start of the three-month Buddhist rainy season retreat when monks withdraw to their temples for intensive study and meditation. Significant merit-making and candle processions are held at temples across Laos, with Luang Prabang and Vientiane offering the most elaborate ceremonies.
October (full moon)
Boun Awk Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
Nationwide, most celebrated in Vientiane and Luang Prabang
The end of the Buddhist retreat season celebrated with illuminated boat racing on the Mekong in Vientiane, the launch of small illuminated boats (fai fon) on rivers nationwide and large temple fairs that mark the most vibrant month of the Lao festival calendar.
October
Luang Prabang Boat Racing Festival
Luang Prabang
Traditional longboat races on the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers during the Awk Phansa festival season, with teams from villages across the region competing in long wooden boats decorated with ceremonial flags to roaring crowd support on the riverbanks.
November (full moon of the 12th lunar month)
That Luang Festival (Boun That Luang)
Vientiane
The national Buddhist festival centred on the That Luang stupa in Vientiane, the most sacred religious site in Laos, where thousands of monks and laypeople gather for candlelit processions, merit-making ceremonies and a large trade fair surrounding the golden stupa.
December
Luang Prabang Film Festival
Luang Prabang
A Southeast Asian film festival held annually in Luang Prabang showcasing films from ASEAN countries and the broader region, with screenings in outdoor venues and historic temples that give it a uniquely atmospheric setting.
December
Vientiane Marathon
Vientiane
An annual road race through the streets of Vientiane past major landmarks including That Luang, Patuxai and the Mekong riverfront, with full marathon, half marathon and fun run categories attracting local and international participants.
Variable
World Nomad Games Laos Qualifier
Vientiane
Regional traditional sports competitions including saba (a Lao throwing game), boat racing and other cultural athletic events that feed into broader regional and international competitions celebrating Lao sporting heritage.
Year-round
Baci Ceremony (visitor participation)
Nationwide
The baci (su khwan) is the central Lao blessing ceremony performed at births, weddings, housewarmings and to welcome guests, where a mor phon (master of ceremonies) calls the soul's spirits home and guests tie white cotton strings around the wrists of the honoured person while wishing them well. Many guesthouses and tour operators offer visitor participation baci ceremonies.
Through the year
- Spring
- March to May brings increasing heat before the rains arrive. The dry season's haze is at its worst in March from forest burning. Mid-April sees Lao New Year, the most important and exuberant festival of the year, especially in Luang Prabang.
- Summer
- June to September is the wet season in Laos. Heavy daily rain makes northern mountain roads muddy and occasionally impassable. The Mekong rises significantly and some river islands are partially submerged. Trekking is harder but landscapes are lush and prices are lower.
- Fall
- October and November mark the end of the rains and the beginning of the best travel season. Rivers are high and dramatic, the Plain of Jars is green, and the Buddhist festival season culminates in the boat racing and illuminated boat ceremonies of Awk Phansa.
- Winter
- December to February is peak season with clear skies, pleasant temperatures of 20 to 28C and all roads accessible. Luang Prabang is at its most atmospheric and popular. Book accommodation months ahead for the Christmas and New Year period.
Working remotely from Laos
Laos is not yet a primary digital nomad destination but Vientiane and Luang Prabang both have reliable enough 4G and a handful of coworking cafes to support short remote work stays. The relaxed atmosphere makes it appealing for a week or two between Southeast Asia coworking hubs.
- Connection
- 4G in Vientiane and Luang Prabang handles video calls and light tethering. A Roamix plan of 10 to 15 GB suits a working week in the city before heading upcountry.
Coworking cafes near the Mekong in Vientiane offer the best wifi for calls. Use your Roamix eSIM as a secure backup for sensitive work on cafe networks.
