FROM INSIDE LAOS
From Vientiane (about 6 hours)
By road : Take the Luang Prabang road (13N) up to Hin Heup (100km). Turn left in the direction of Muang Feuang and follow the road down to Sanakham. In Sanakham continue up to Paklay and cross the Mekong (ferry boat).
BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE IN VIENTIANE (9hrs).
By boat (recommended): Regulars line up to Paklay and down to Vientiane (departing in the morning).
FULL DAY cruise.
From Luang Prabang (about a day)
By road : Drive down to Xieng Ngeun and take the direction of Sayabouri. In Sayabouri drive down south to Paklay (152 km).
BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE IN LUANG PRABANG.
NO BOATS FROM LUANG PRABANG
FROM OUTSIDE LAOS
Thailand
Enter Laos through the international border check point of Tha-Li / Kenthao in Loei province. Click here to download a ROAD MAP
Drive to Paklay (57 km).
NOTE: You need a valid entry VISA to Laos if you plan to enter from this check point.
There is NO VISA ON ARRIVAL.
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