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Loretta
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Hi,
I have looked into flights from Hanoi to Laos and they are very expensive. Does anyone know the best bus route and border crossings as an alternative. I have heard this option is very time consuming but I would like to know more.
Look forward to the feed back.
#1 Posted: 24/5/2009 - 16:56
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You'll find details on the overland routes in the visa and border crossing FAQ.
#2 Posted: 25/5/2009 - 09:31
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Loretta
Assuming the north-west/south is a possible travel route option, go read:
http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/laos/6098_from-hanoi-to-luang-prabang
There you'll see that overland travel is time consuming. If time is Ok, go see:
http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/vietnam/5043_sapa-to-dien-bien-phu-and-on-to-laos
and
http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/vietnam/6105_road-disaster---dbp---surrounds
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There are other posts (some 6 months or so ago, that talked about travel between Vientiane and Hue (to Hanoi). It appeared straightforward, but again, time consuming.
Hope this helps
Cheers
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wow, I think I'm exhusted from reading all those experiences.....flying definitely sounda like the best option as I'm sure I will come across plenty of interesting bus adventures during my 2 month stay in South East Asia. Thanks for your feed back.
Loretta
#4 Posted: 26/5/2009 - 18:14