Khoueng Louangphrabang Travel Forum

Hi everyone,

I have a few questions since I have never been to Laos.

How does one get from Luang Prabang airport to the hotels in town. Is there an airport shuttle service?

As for money, are credit cards widedly accepted? If not, are ATM machines available? Or is using U.S. dollars easier?

one tour op has gotten back to me and can do the tour I'd like for the $ I'd like to spend. The only bug is I'd like to make Elephant Park on the 4th day and depart of the 5th day. They only want to book a 4 day tour in their tour order.
If I leave them on the 3rd day, went to EP on the 4th day, how would I fare either self guided or finding a local for the 5th day and cover the National Museum and Central Market?

Hi...
I'll be in Luang Prabang in Nov for 3 days & i'm planning to go to Siam Reap from Luang Prabang bcause i have to catch up my friends there. Since it will be my first time, pls kindly help me :
1. how to get to Siam Reap from Luang Prabang? I'm planning to take airplane if possible, how about the price? is it lao airlines the only airflight there?
2. pls help me to set up itenary 3 days in Luang Prabang. is it safe to travel there alone for a woman?
3. is there any recomended budget hotel in Luang Prabang? around USD 10-20?

thx a lot !
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My wife and I are spending 4 days in Luang Prabang in mid July. We would appreciate any advice on the "must see" sites in and around the town and any suggestions on day trips from there.
Thanks

I've heard both these places are very beautiful but am not sure what the best way to visit both is. I have about 6 days in Laos and i plan on staying in LP most of the time and going to the Nam Ou for only a day or 2. Any help?

thanks

Hi

I've work out the plan for luangprabang base on what i've read so far, please review, thanks
7am – Pak Ou Cave
Minibus 15 000kip 25km (30mins)
2 Hrs boat ride 20000 kip (return) ppax
Entrance 20000kip
Stop at Whiskey village
9:30am Arrived at Pak Ou
11pm Boat Ride back to land
1pm Minibus 15 000kip
1:30pm arrive at town and take Van to Kuang Si Waterfall (1hr - How much??)
2:30pm Kuangsi Waterfall – Entrance 20 000kip
5pm -6pm back to Town

Hello, I will arrive at Luang Prabang in a afternoon at about 4pm from Van Vieng. and I will be leaving for Phonsavan on the 3 rd day.

when i arrived at Luang Prabang, i most probably wil hang out at the town and rest in guesthouse. So i will have one whole day to visit around only.

Do you think i can visit kuangsi and pakou in one day? Other than Kuangsi and pakou, any place else worth a visit in my tight schedule? thanks.

I am currently in Vietnam and thinking of going to Laos for a week or 10 days but I am not sure if I need that much time. I would have to cross into Loas from near Hue. The plan would be to go from Dong Ha to Savannakhet, then on to Vientiane and then to Luang Prabang.

I am hoping that I can cross into Thailand from Luang Prabang by bus but cannot find any info for that. I am not too keen on taking the slow boat for 2 days and I would prefer not to have to go back to Vientiane either. I have been told by tour operators in Vietnam that there is bus service available from LP to the Thai border but I don't know if I can rely on that.

Any info would be appreciated.

many postings and website about Luang Prabang suggest visiting waterfalls and going for a swim or going in the water on the back of an elephant!. Is this safe? Our travel doc warned of yucky parasites in Mekong River and waterways that feed into it. Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks

Hi there - Thank You for reading this posting. I'd like to know if there is a train journey from Bangkok to Chiang Khong (small Thai town bordering Huay Xai (Laos). If yes, can you book in advance before your trip? If not, then what is your recommendation? I plan to only stay in Luang Prabang and hope to include the two-day journey by slow-boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang.

Your kind feedback is appreciated.

MoL

HEllo guys! are there any direct buses from Luang Prabang or Vientiane to Bangkok? How much is it and what is the schedule? Thank you!

Hello guys i need your help. Me and my family (4 of us) are planning to go to LP this mid december.

does anybody know what is the schedule (time) of the VIP bus fro Vientiae to LP and vice versa? How much does it cost these days?

Thank you!

Benjamin

Hi,

I will be in LP next week and will be using it as a base for the next 5 days. Am planning to visit Pak On cave and probably a short tour around the city. Is there any other places that I can visit that is "off the beaten track" for overnight i.e. small villages, homestay etc around LP? If yes, how can I arrange it.

Many thanks.

Hi,

I am planning to visit Laos in November. Just a couple of quick questions which I would be very grateful for if answered:

1. I plan to visit Muang Sing after crossing the Thai-Laos border at Chiang Khong. What is the best way to get to Muang Sing from the border (cost/duration)? I hear that a Mekong river trip is a possibility in these parts.


2. From Muang Sing/Luang Nam Tha what is the best way to get to Luang Prabang (cost/duration)? Is there an overnight bus or even flight options?

I appreciate any help provided. Many Thanks.

Hi,
In a few weeks I will travel for 5 days to Luang Prabang (by air from BKK)- in CDC-recommendations malaria-prophylaxis wit malarone is necessary for all parts of Laos - except Vientiane. Does anybody know if this is really necessary in LP or is exposition-prophylaxis with deet etc. enough?
There are other risks in LP? (criminality, aggressive begging youth and children?)
Thanks paediat

Hi,
1) I have limited time and would like to fly from Hanoi-LP & LP-Siem Reap. What is the best way to book these tickets? Online? or is there a Lao airlines office in Hanoi(other than airport).

Or, can anyone recommend a travel agent in Hanoi to book flight through.

Thanks

Hi,
Would like to know what is the best way to travel from Luang Prabang to Yunnan region in particular Lijiang. Is there flight from LP direct? Or must I fly to Vientiane first. Will road be a good idea instead? I am trravelling with my 9 yrs old son.

Any one out there able to help me with any e-mail adresses for backpacker/budget accomodation over the coming newe year celebrations.in LP
Anyone want to meet up in Laos - have 1 days fron 12/4 - no set programme , heading to yunang - china

Hey, heading to LP in a few days (Feb 21) and just wondering if anyone knows if the slow boats that leave from Huay Xai leave everyday? and how much they cost these days? Any recommendations on boat names or companies would be great as well. thanks in advance

hey ther...
any tips on the trip from luang prabang to chiang mai would be great!!!
has anyone taken the 10 hour boat from luang prabang to huay xai recently? ive heard a couple of stories bout the 2day trip thats really putting me off since ill be travelling alone..and the speed boat doesnt sound too appealing either!

if youve taken the 10hour trip ...have you any idea how much it would cost now? and once you get to huay xai whats the process with crossing the border and continuing on to chiang mai...would i need to overstay near the border before heading to chiang mai? sory sory ..millions of questions...which would be the best mode of transport to chiang mai then ???
thanks

Does anyone know how we can get to Hanoi from Luang Prabang by land? How much it costs? And how much time it takes?
Cheers

Does anyone know if Lao Airlines will be running a flight from Luang Prabang to Bangkok in April this year(2007) - the website only has timetables up to March. Also, if it is, can you buy tickets online from England.

Thanks

Does anyone have an e-mail address for LPBGH? Thanks!

I'm heading to South East Asia in Jan and am planning to go to Laos for the first time. I've been to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam a few times now but for some reason have never actually made it to Laos. I fly into Bangkok but I've gotta meet my up with my girlfriend who will be in Siem Reap.

1) How easy/cheap is it to get from Siem Reap to Laos (probably Si Phan Don)and does it take very long?

2) We only have about 9-10days in Laos so i was thinking 2-3 days in Si Phan Don, 3-4 days in Luang Prabang, and maybe a day or two in Van Vieng. What's the best way to get to Luang Prabang from Si Phan Don and how long will it take?

3) Finally, other than flying what are ways of getting back to Bangkok from Luang Prabang and how long do they take?

Thanks heaps!

Hi just checking is it easy to get cheapish (around 1000baht a night) rooms in Luang Prabang without booking in advance or does it get pretty full up that time of year? Any recommendations of places costing 1000baht or less very welcome
thanks tom

Hi,
Can anyone tell me how far this is from LP and whether there's anything to see enroute? Is the journey there through lovely countryside?
Thanks,
GT

I will be flying into Laos from Bangkok.
Will be flying from BKK to Luang Prabang(LP)
Is it easy to book a flight in LP to fly to Vientianne?
Is there a budget airline and how much is the flight one way?

thanx

Hello,
I will be travelling to Luang Prabang and would like to see the city on bike. Has anyone done this recently and can provide me with some info on where to hire a bicycle (and cost) and potentional routes while there.
Cheers

Hi,

I have heard about a slow boat that goes from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai in Thailand - i wondered where would i organise a ticket for the trip?

also heard that speedboat was an option, so if anybody has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

recommendations for accomodation in LP would be great too :-)

Cheers,

K

Back in 2001 my wife and I spent a week in luang prabang and fell in love with it. We’re now thinking of spending a year there and were wondering if you can give us some information that can help us make a decision. Would it be possible to volunteer part-time with an ngo there? Can you give a rough estimate of the cost of renting a very nice furnished two-bedroom casita, house or apartment there. Is there a large expat community there? It is my understanding that we can obtain a one-month visitors visa which is renewable in l.p. for an additional two months. After three months can we simply do a turnaround in thailand, obtain a new visa and the reenter laos for another three months? Is the fact that we only speak english and some french a problem? I understand there is now broadband internet connection available. Is this only in internet cafes or can this be installed in residences. And finally, can you give a general feeling of what living in l.p. has been like. What do you think the budget for a year of comfortable living in laos might be? i’ve lived four years in indonesia and four in india and am now residing in california but have been spending a couple of months in asia each year. I would very much appreciate your taking a few minutes and sending me your thoughts.
Thanks a lot