South East Asian Trips

There are only two methods of travel in Laos, along the river in a variety of boat tours ranging from standard ferries to speedboats or by road. River travel is somewhat expensive and the ferries are notoriously slow so most travellers opt for overland travel. Buses now link all of the provinces and major cities but the standards can vary dramatically from converted pick-ups right through to modern coaches. Services are run by private individuals and as a result there is no real central resource for information on bus routes. The best bet is to ask for advice from your hotel or hostel staff. Many people opt to hire a car in order to get around Laos, it is not recommended to drive yourself since the driving style is somewhat hazardous for those not used to it. However agencies such as Asia Vehicle Rental Co Ltd are able to supply hire vehicles with a local driver.

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