Transportation

The highways in Laos have improved in the past ten years, but the fact is that 80% remain unpaved

In Town

There is old style and metered Vientiane that can usually be located at Wattay Airport, the Friendship Bridge and the Morning market. Taxis can also be hired for approximately US$20 per day. Converted motorcycles, known as tuk-tuks or jumbos, are available in all major towns and cities and are perfect for shorter journeys around town. Bargaining is expected. Motorcycles and bicycles can be hired for the day.

Lao - Viet Taxi Co Ltd ( Lavi Taxi )
Lao - ThaiSt PhonpapaoTha
Vientiane Cap., Vientiane Cap.
Tel: +856 21 35 0000

River Travel

Boats are a great way to see the country and you avoid the problems, like pot holes and washed out roads, which come with taking the bus. The choice is between irregular (and very basic) slow ferries and exciting but noisy and hazardous speedboats. Both services run from Vientiane to Luang Prabang and Luang Prabang to Huay Xai. Ferries often depart early in the mornings and can take several days, whilst speedboats run more regularly and take approximately eight hours for each leg of the journey. Times and prices alter according to demand.