Laos to Vietnam overland


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Laos to Vietnam overland
Jul 4, 2010 11:13:57 AM
So basically we had heard lots of bad stories about crossingthe northern crossings between the two countries, but since we were on a budgetand didnt have all the time in the world we decided to go for it anyway. The key part is off course the bordercrossing, and I must say it was mucheasier than expected. The only thing you need to do is get on the right bus.The bus leaves Phonsavan (get there by minibus/bus from Luang Prabang orVientienne or whatever the day before) bus station at 6 in the morning and cost136 000 Kip I think. We went to the bus station, and bought tickets there themorning we were going, but most locals just waved down the bus as it went backthrough the city and payed on the bus... The bus leaves 4 days a week, find the days by google. The reason why you want to take this bus is that it goes all the way to Vietnam(Vinh) :) You can make the trip with out taking this bus, but expect to pay more than thebus fare for just the moto down from the boarder to nearest town... The boarder crossing was a bit confusing, but everything worked out well. Wehad to go the last leg cus some trucks blocked the road for a while, but stillit wasnt any problems. Find the lao boarder office, get your stamps in the passport, continue down theroad across a bridge to the vietnam side and get the visa you allready gotstamped and pay something silly (2000 VND or whatever leftover lao cash youhave) for a health slip you will (probably?) never need. You might find some customs that wants to check your bags, and then just getback on the bus. Or wait for customs to go through all the junk other ppl got on the bus and seethem fastening a live goat in a sack on the roof of the bus :) Hopes this helps someone, it really wasnt as scary as some ppl make it sound. Feel free to comment if anything is unclear, or if you have some more info onthis or other Lao-Vietnam boarders. BTW: Did Bangkok to Hong Kong over land, and I would reccommend going overlandif you got the time, you will see lots of places you would never see from aplane, and you will be much more flexible with dates and places.


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Laos to Vietnam overland
Sep 6, 2010 5:40:01 AM
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Nov 16, 2010 7:56:37 AM
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Laos to Vietnam overland
Jun 29, 2011 10:50:20 AM
I am traveling through Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Veitnam. I have allocated six weeks in total. I feel it will be a little rushed but enough time to soak up what each place has to offer. I want to travel by land, but because of time i might jump on a few flights to speed it up. (only if i need too)
With regards to visas for each country are they purchased at the boarders or do i need to purchase them from an embassy in a major city before arriving at the border?
Are there any discount airlines for south east asia besides Air asia?
Whats the best way to find places to stay in SEA?
Im Traveling through in july/august i know it is the wet season but really dont mind. If anyone has advice on any topic, please share.
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