How to Get Around Luang-Prabang - The ultimate Luang Prabang travel guide!

 Luang Prabang is known for its beautiful tourist attractions and tranquil ambience, however, you may not realise the fact that light traffic plays a major role in this. When visiting Luang Prabang, Laos, you may notice that there are not as many taxis as in other nations. Therefore, it is essential that you find a car to drive around. Some of the most common modes of transportation in Luang Prabang that you may use for your journeys are listed below.

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Tuk-Tuks

The first image that is going to be etched in your mind is the vividly coloured tuk-tuks that roam the streets. This is the most frequent mode of transportation on Luang Prabang's streets. It's a three-wheeled vehicle with a cabin affixed to the back. This is also the primary mode of transportation for those who want to go around visiting Luang Prabang's sceneries or head to rural regions 30–40 kilometres distant from the city centre. If you go by tuk-tuk in a group, you will have extra benefits. The more people in your group, the less money you'll spend. If you're travelling alone, you may split the cost with other travellers. If you want to rent a tuk-tuk, you must go to the bus terminal or a tourist agency in Luang Prabang. 

Bicycle 

The serene vistas of Luang Prabang are ideal for bike rides. Driving a bicycle becomes more fascinating when you experience the leisurely pace of local life. You may rent a bike for 10.000 Kip for an hour or borrow one from your hotel. The locals' knowledge of traffic is yet another interesting aspect of Luang Prabang. Except under unusual circumstances, drivers seldom use their horns. As a result, unlike many other developing nations, you will not be subjected to a loud trumpet. Also, try to book accommodation at Luang Prabang Laos hotels the likes of Avani+ Luang Prabang that will be able to arrange transport for you. Most of the resorts do provide bicycles and will inform you of the best routes to take.

Bus 

The bus service in Luang Prabang is pretty modern, and the drivers are extremely polite to foreigners, so you may feel safe using it. Some local travel firms will sell you a bus ticket for 50.000 kips per person. Hiring a sixteen-seat vehicle is an excellent choice if you have a party of ten or more persons. The car is often parked outside the post office's gate, which is close to the entrance of Night Market. The cost is around 300.000 Kip. 

Scooter and motorcycle 

In Luang Prabang, many tourists choose to go by motorcycle. It's not difficult to get about Luang Prabang on a motorcycle if you have a good map. The cost of renting a motorcycle for a day is around 100.000 Kip for a motorcycle and just around 120.000 Kip for scooters. Make absolutely sure you are confident in your ability to safely ride your motorcycle to your location. 

Songthaew

Many songthaews (which are shared taxis) carry tourists from the town to the mountains and countrysides around Luang Prabang. It is too far to walk or ride to sites like Kuang Si Falls. Visit the west sides of Sisavangvong Road and seek automobiles that resemble a makeshift truck. The cost to go to sights outside of town is now around 50,000 kip. The songthaew will not leave till it is full. For just 200,000 kip, a small party may hire a songthaew for the day. If you hire them for the whole day, the chauffeur will meet you wherever you ask him yo. It's a good alternative.