Discover the perfect packing list for Cambodia, Laos & Thailand. Stay comfortable, respectful and ready for temples, jungles, beaches and festivals with expert tips from Legend Travel Group – book your Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours or Thailand Tours with only 10% deposit and full peace of mind!
Start your Cambodia adventure with the perfect modest outfit (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 international travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide is created exclusively by Legend Travel Group – the region’s trusted tour operator since 2008.
Light scarf ready for temple respect in Laos (Source: Internet)Travelling across Cambodia, Laos and Thailand means experiencing three incredible countries in one seamless journey: ancient temples at sunrise, misty Mekong sunsets, emerald jungles, golden beaches and vibrant night markets. Temperatures swing from 20 °C in the cool-season highlands of Luang Prabang to 38 °C on the Cambodian coast, with monsoon showers and strict temple dress codes to consider. Pack once, travel effortlessly, and keep your adventure light, respectful and sustainable with this ultimate multi-country checklist – crafted from thousands of real guest experiences on Cambodia Tours, Laos Tours and Thailand Tours operated by Legend Travel Group.
Passport (valid minimum 6 months + 4 blank pages)
Printed e-visa / visa-on-arrival confirmation (if required)
2–4 passport photos (for on-the-spot extensions or SIM cards)
International driving permit (if renting scooters)
Travel insurance policy (digital + printed copy)
Flight e-tickets & hotel vouchers
Lightweight money belt or neck wallet
Mix of USD (pristine bills) + local currency (KHR, LAK, THB) in small notes
1–2 international credit/debit cards (notify your bank of travel)
Photocopies of passport & visas stored separately + cloud backup
5–7 lightweight, breathable T-shirts/tops (neutral colours)
2 long-sleeve lightweight shirts (temple visits & sun protection)
2 pairs quick-dry travel trousers / zip-off pants
1 modest knee-length skirt or sarong (women – essential for temples)
1 light rain jacket or poncho (May–October)
1 fleece or light sweater (cool evenings in Luang Prabang, Doi Suthep, or air-con buses)
7–10 pairs moisture-wicking underwear & socks
Comfortable walking sandals + closed-toe lightweight shoes
Flip-flops for hostels & beaches
Wide-brim hat or cap + sunglasses (UV protection)
Swimwear + quick-dry microfibre towel
Lightweight scarf or shawl (instant shoulder/knee cover)
Long lightweight cotton pants (unisex temple essential)
Socks (some temples require shoe removal on hot marble)
High-DEET or picaridin insect repellent (dengue prevention)
Broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
Hand sanitiser & alcohol wipes
Personal first-aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, diarrhoea tablets, rehydration salts)
Prescription medicines + copy of prescription
Malaria prophylaxis (consult doctor for rural Laos/Cambodia areas)
Reusable menstrual products or sufficient supply
Toiletry basics in 100 ml containers (refillable silicone bottles)
Tissues / toilet paper packs (public toilets often lack paper)
Collapsible reusable water bottle with filter straw
Universal travel adaptor (Type A/B/C/E/F across the region)
Power bank 20,000 mAh+ (long bus/boat journeys)
Unlocked phone + regional SIM (TrueMove, Unitel, Cellcard)
Lightweight tripod or GorillaPod for sunrise shots
Waterproof phone pouch for tubing, kayaking or island hopping
E-reader or tablet loaded with offline maps & guides
Reusable metal straw & spork set
Collapsible silicone food container
Refillable toiletry bottles (reduce single-use plastic)
Cloth shopping bag (markets often charge for plastic)
Lightweight daypack (20–30 L) for daily excursions
Dry bag (10–20 L) for Mekong boats & island trips
Ear plugs & eye mask (night buses & hostels)
Small combination lock for hostel lockers
Travel laundry sheets (wash clothes in hotel sinks)
Portable clothesline
Head torch (power cuts in rural Laos)
Dry bag and reusable bottle essentials (Source: Internet)Cool & Dry Season (November–February)
Add a light fleece and long-sleeve shirt for mornings in Luang Prabang, Pai, and Chiang Mai.
Hot Season (March–May)
Prioritise ultra-light, loose clothing and a handheld fan.
Wet Season (June–October)
Pack fast-drying clothes, waterproof phone case, and a compact travel umbrella.
Expensive jewellery (theft risk)
Thick jeans or heavy cotton
Sleeping bag (hotels/guesthouses provide bedding)
Full-size toiletries
Drone (strict regulations in all three countries without permit)
Quick-dry towel and reef-safe sunscreen packed (Source: Internet)Ready to experience the best of Cambodia, Laos and Thailand without the stress of planning?
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