Travel Guide to Oudomxay

  Lao Skyway offers flights from Vientiane every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to Muang Xay, and Lao Airlines has daily flights departing Vientiane at 11:40. Travel agents in Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha can arrange van service to Muang Xay. Public busses depart daily for Muang Xay from nearby destinations including Luang Namtha, Boten at … Read more

Travel Guide to Houaphanh

  Houaphanh, considered the birthplace of Lao PDR, is mostly known for Viengxay Cave City, where the Pathet Lao leaders planned and carried out the revolution for independence. The north-eastern province can be easily accessed from Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and neighbouring Vietnam. Though getting around can be a challenge, its attractions are well worth the … Read more

Travel Guide to Champasak

  Champasak Town presents the gateway to the area’s Heritage Landscape, while Don Khong and Don Khone/Don Det open the door to the 4,000 Islands. Those heading to the Bolaven Plateau often stay in Paksong. For independent travellers, plenty of transportation options take you to popular destinations, where you’ll find a variety of accommodation and … Read more

Travel Guide to Vientiane Province

  Though often overlooked, the province is easy to access, and an adequate local transport system offers several ways to get around. Accommodation is readily available in all price ranges, and dining choices start giving you a true taste of Laos. Busses to towns in the province depart from the capital’s Central Bus Station near … Read more

Travel Guide to Vientiane Capital

  Vientiane Capital is often the first stop for visitors to Laos, and the city offers plenty of activities and attractions. More options are opening up to get there by air, road, and rail, and a public bus service is reaching areas of the city few have visited. Hotels are now seeing the capital’s potential, … Read more

Travel Guide to Savannakhet

  A variety of transportation options allow you to reach Savannakhet Town from Vientiane and nearby provinces, as well as Thailand and Vietnam. You’ll find accommodation to meet all budgets, and travel agents can arrange an amazing experience throughout the province. And when it comes to dining, you’ll find great local dishes everywhere and Western … Read more

Travel Guide to Xieng Khouang

  Six daily busses depart to Xieng Khouang from Vientiane Capital’s Northern Bus Terminal. The 10-hour, air-conditioned coach ride costs LAK110,000. You can also catch a ride in minivan at a Vientiane travel agent. Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway offer flights from Vientiane. Scheduled bus and van service is available from Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, … Read more

Travel Guide to Khammouane

  Thakaek, the provincial centre, offers plenty of options for getting around on your own, as well as tours run by operators and the Provincial Visitor Centre. More hotels and guesthouses are opening in key destinations, matched with better restaurants.       From Vientiane Capital’s Southern Bus Terminal, VIP (LAK80,000) and Express (LAK70,000) coaches depart for … Read more

Travel Guide to Bolikhamxay

  Though tourists are just beginning to discover Bolikhamxay’s natural and cultural bounty, the province is easy to access, and an adequate local transport system offers several ways to get around. Accommodation is readily available in all price ranges. From Vientiane Capital’s Southern Bus Terminal, local, VIP, and express busses, as well as sawng taews … Read more

Travel Guide to Xaysomboun

  Few have visited Xaysomboun, which opened for tourists in 2015. Thickly forested mountains hide 29 natural sites, 5 cultural sites, and 5 historical sites, many of which you can visit. And for those seeking to interact with the locals, stay awhile in one of the district centres. Travelling to and around can be challenging. … Read more