Xaysomboun Caves

  Chao Anouvong Caves: Explore the two caves that once sheltered Lane Xang Kingdom’s throne-bearer, Chao (King) Anouvong, from invading Siamese at Ban Phouhuaxang, about 4 km north of Anouvong Town. Trees shroud the mountain-base entrance, where the Nam Jang (Nam Ja) River flows into the cave pair. The first passage runs 30 metres and … Read more

Getting around Bokeo

Hotels, guesthouses, and travel agents in Houay Xay rent motorbikes and bicycles for local sightseeing or venturing to a nearby destination. Sawng taews and busses travel between Houay Xay Bus Station and other Bokeo district capitals. Check departure times, and prices reflect the level of comfort. Booking a tour through one of more than 10 … Read more

Getting Around Oudomxay

  A handful of public busses travel between Muang Xay Town and Muang Beng, Muang Houn, and Pak Beng, and they generally depart in the morning or early afternoon. Transportation from Districts to Maung Xay From Km Price Departs Duration Muang Beng 64 LAK14,000 10:00, 15:00 4-5 hours Muang Houn 92 LAK20,000 08:30, 10:00, noon … Read more

Getting to Vientiane Province

  Public and VIP busses to towns in the province depart from the capital’s Central Bus Station behind the Morning Market. Busses leave on the hour for Vang Vieng (LAK40,000) and Thalat/Nam Ngum (LAK15,000). A daily bus departs for Kasi at 08:30 for LAK50,000. You can also book passage in a van for Vang Vieng … Read more

Getting around Savannakhet

  Tuk tuks are available in Savannakhet Town and at bus stations throughout the province to explore the various attractions. Sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) to outlying areas depart from the Savannakhet Town bus station at Savanxay Market and bus stations in district centres. They generally leave when full in the morning. Bicycles and … Read more

Getting to Khammouane

  From Vientiane Capital’s Southern Bus Terminal, VIP (LAK80,000) and Express (LAK 70,000) coaches depart for Thakaek at 04: 00, 05:00, 06:00, 12:00, 13:00, and 17.15 for the five-hour ride. Busses are also available to Kong Lor (10:00) and Nakai (17:00). Busses to Thakaek also leave from Savannakhet, Pakse, Attapeu, Salavan, and Sekong, though the … Read more

Getting to Bolikhamxay

  Local, VIP, and express busses, as well as sawng taews depart from Vientiane Capital’s Southern Bus Terminal, for Pakxan, the provincial capital, every 30 minutes, starting in the early morning through late afternoon. The 150-km ride takes about two hours and cost LAK30,000 to 50,000, depending on the category. There are three daily busses … Read more

Getting around Xieng Khouang

  Tuk tuks and sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) are available for sightseeing around Phonsavanh. You can book them at the bus station for the day to go on self-tours to close-by jar sites and attractions. Prices are negotiable. Local tour agents organize day tours to nearby jar sites and attractions. You can also … Read more

Getting around Xaysomboun

  Most visitors come to Xaysomboun with their own rented transportation or with a tour operator. However, a few sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) travel between district centres for those who arrived after taking a series of local transportation from outside the province. You can also negotiate with local tuk tuk and sawng taew … Read more

Getting around Sayabouly

  Tuk tuks, sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches), 4WD vehicles, and minivans are the main forms of transportation between the three hubs and outlying provinces. They leave two-to-three times throughout the day from the local bus stations. Schedules, destinations, and transportation type are constantly changing, so it is best to check at the bus … Read more