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Laos TransportWhether you build your trip using our bite-sized Laos tours or choose from our suggested Laos holidays, you'll find that there are many different forms of Laos transport, and hopefully you'll get to experience most of them during your trip. Our Laos travel specialists will arrange the longer transfers between cities for you, linking the modules together with transport options we feel best suit your individual trip.We actively encourage people to travel by local Laos transport, as we feel this makes your trip a more authentic experience. It also has the added benefit of being a very cost effective way of travelling. For all forms of local transport in Laos it's true to say that an adventurous and flexible attitude is necessary. When it comes to punctuality and creature comforts, the transport in Laos can't be compared to that of European countries. When creating your Laos Travel Plan our Laos travel specialists will use a mix of the options below, giving you an adventurous and varied trip. |
Laos Transport: Taxis, Tuk-Tuks and SawngthaewsFor the shorter transfers, for example from your hotel to the airport/railway station or vice versa, it's best to take a taxi. These are very easy to arrange locally and it's more economical (and fun) for you to book them locally. When you're staying in the towns and cities, we recommend using Tuk-Tuks or Sawngthaews. From your seat you'll get to experience the city up close and personal, and it's fun too. These short journeys will cost on average 1-2 dollars, depending on your haggling skills! For a taxi from the airport in Vientiane to your hotel will probably cost around US $10-15 dollars. |
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Laos Transport: Public BusFor a number of journeys, the public bus is the only option, as there are no trains in Laos and internal flights are either not possible or very costly. For example the trip between Luang Namtha - Luang Prabang and the trip between Phonsovan - Sam Neua. We'll arrange your transfer to the bus station and buy your bus tickets for you.A short stop is usually made halfway through long journeys, ususally at a place where you can buy your own lunch, stretch your legs and freshen up. Travelling by public bus is the most inexpensive way to travel in Laos, so you'll find yourself travelling with lots of locals - a great way to immerse yourself in the culture! |
Laos Transport: VIP BusThe VIP bus is normally used for the journeys to and from Vang Vieng (although sometimes, due to operational reasons, you may be in a minibus). As with the public bus we'll arrange your transfer to the bus station and buy your bus tickets for you. Short stops are made at restaurants along the way to allow you to stretch your legs, buy something to eat or drink and freshen up. |
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Laos Transport: Internal flightTo maximise your time in Laos it might be necessary for us to arrange one or more internal flights within your Travel Plan.As the roads in Laos are not as developed as other areas of South East Asia, it can take a long time to cover relevitely small distances by road. Flights offer you the chance to do in one hour what might take the best part of a whole day on a bus or by car. So on itineraries where time is short, although not quite as authentic as travelling overland, a quick and good value internal flight is the best option. Flight schedule changes are an unfortunate occurrence, and happen from time to time and which we have no control over. We'll keep you up to date before you leave, but once there our local agents will do their best to solve any problems you experience, and if possible will try to arrange an alternative flight where necessary. |
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