Bus Services From Vientiane Capital To Thakhek

When you think of the country Laos, you will immediately think of majestic temples and beautiful mountains. The capital and largest city of Laos is Vientiane Capital, but yet even in this day and age, a lot of the culture is not missing in this wonderful Southeast Asian country. Most people would travel from Vientiane Capital to other parts of the country and one of the more popular destination is Thakhek, which used to be a trading fort on the Mekong River by the border of Thailand. Most people may find Thakhek to be quiet, but it is quite an interesting town to explore to avoid the bustling city life. For an authentic Asian experience, start planning your next trip to travel by bus from Vientiane Capital to Thakhek when you purchase the southern bus ticket online by following Easybook’s simple booking guide.

The journey for bus from Vientiane Capital to Thakhek take approximately six hours, so you would want to make it worthwhile. Find things to occupy your time with during these long-haul journeys such as reading a book or watching a few good shows that you have downloaded to your devices. Otherwise, you can just have a good nap in the VIP bus before reaching the bus station in the Khammouane Province.

Things To Do in Thakhek Bus Terminal

Hire a motorcycle from either Mad Monkey Motorbike or Wang Wang Motor Rental to experience the Lao life as you explore the gorgeous landscapes. Soak in all the beauty of the mountains, waterfalls, caves and rice paddies as you drive through Central Laos. Drive yourself to various spots around Thakhek starting from the amazing Tham Nang Aen Cave that is as high as 30 meters and over 1.5 kilometers long. You will get to see the fabulous limestone formations as you walk on the cement walkways that are nicely lit for your safety. Just outside the cave is a mini zoo that is accompanied by a very large tree called Mai Kaphoung.

Continue your adventure as you head into the wonderful Tha Falang Lake, where you can set up a picnic lunch as you enjoy the amazing view. You can also get on a boat ride or go in for a swim at Tha Falang Lake. You can also check out Buddhist temple Pha That Sikhottabong that stands on a 19th-century monastery. Next to it is an open-air museum of wooden houses that shows the traditional architectural styles of the Khammuan Province. Get some gifts home to friends at Lao Souvenir MT where you will find lots of great local handicrafts made by hand from the ethnic group of villagers around Central Laos. You are helping to preserve the culture once you purchase things from Lao Souvenir MT.

You cannot miss out on trying out the food available in Lao town Thakhek, especially from the night market by the main square on Mekong. There are lots of Thai food over here such as fried chicken, grilled meat skewers, deep fried dumplings, flaky bread drizzled with condensed milk and lots more. Enjoy a great meal as you relax and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of Thakhek. Thakhek has a lot of great food stalls by the waterfront to fill your hungry bellies.

If you are looking to dine at nice spots, you can check out the restaurant at Le Bouton D’Or Boutique Hotel which is perfect during sunset as you are seated by the terrace with a view as you try out their Lao, Thai and other Asian dishes. Sabaidee Thakek is another outdoor seatting with brick interiors and beautiful jazz music playing for you to hang out or have a simple quick meal.

Go ahead and book your VIP bus ticket for trips from Vientiane Capital to Thakhek today with Easybook. Allow us to make your travel easier so you can focus on your plans upon arriving at the bus terminal. Whether you are trying to escape your daily city work life or just to have a quick getaway trip with your friends, it can be achieved by booking your bus from Vientiane Capital to Thakhek.