Getting around Salavan

Independent travellers heading to Salavan’s districts and attractions may find it challenging, but well worth the effort.

Getting around Salavan

 

The best wat to get around Salavan is with transportation rented in Pakse, as only Tad Lo currently offers bicycle rentals. Tuk-tuks are available for travelling around Salavan Town’s sites, and the schedule for busses to the outlying districts is limited.

Busses leave Salavan Town for Laongarm at 11:00 and 12:00 for LAK20,000 and to Vapi at 10:30 and 13:30 for LAK30,000. One bus leaves for Samouay at 13:00 for LAK40,000, two to Ta-Oy at 09:00 and 12:30 for LAK30,000, and three for Khongxedon at 10:30, 13:30, and 14:00 for LAK30,000.

It is possible to hire song taews (Pickup trucks with benches) for a one-way trip or for the day. Head to the district bus station to negotiate with local drivers, or ask your hotel or guesthouse if they can arrange transportation.

Note: bus and song taew schedules and prices are subject to change. Please check before departing.

Table of Distances in kilometres between District Administration Centres

Salavan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

Laongarm

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

132

Toumlan

 

 

 

 

 

50

98

62

Vapi

 

 

 

 

80

48

93

31

Khongxedon

 

 

 

84

132

120

122

153

Ta-Oy

 

 

148

196

173

98

79

220

Lakhonpheng

 

160

192

80

182

115

80

280

Samouay