Laos

Nong Khiaw is a small riverside town in northern Laos, framed by dramatic limestone karsts along the Nam Ou River — one of the region’s most scenic and least crowded stops. 🎟️ Search Nong Khiaw → Nong Khiaw tickets on 12Go → Getting to Nong Khiaw Most travellers arrive by bus from Luang Prabang, a […]

Connecting northern Laos to the old royal capital, Luang Namtha to Luang Prabang is a scenic mountain bus ride through some of the country’s least-visited countryside. 🎟️ Search Luang Namtha → Luang Prabang tickets on 12Go → Direct Bus Daily buses run along the mountainous route connecting the two towns. Journey time: ~7-8 hours Price:

Vang Vieng to Vientiane is a short, easy hop — commonly done by minivan or, for a faster option, the modern Laos-China Railway. 🎟️ Search Vang Vieng → Vientiane tickets on 12Go → Option 1: Train (Fastest) The Laos-China Railway connects Vang Vieng to Vientiane in well under an hour on modern high-speed trains. Journey

Champasak, home to the Wat Phou temple ruins, is an easy half-day trip from Pakse by bus or boat down the Mekong. 🎟️ Search Pakse → Champasak tickets on 12Go → Option 1: Bus (Faster) Direct minivans and local buses connect Pakse to Champasak town. Journey time: ~1.5-2 hours Price: from $3-6 🎟️ Search Pakse

The 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don) in southern Laos are a laid-back Mekong River archipelago, reached from Pakse by a straightforward bus and boat combination. 🎟️ Search Pakse → 4000 Islands tickets on 12Go → Bus + Boat (Standard Route) Minivans run from Pakse to Nakasang pier, where you catch a short boat to Don