NAME

GPS

FACILITIES

HOW WAS IT??

COST

Khonephanphang Resort

N13.98004

E105.97428

Pool with shower and toilets

B Lovely setting on the Mekong, we parked down by the big tree.

$2.50

Muan Khong town

Don Khong

N14.11671

E105.85551

NONE

M We parked right outside the open ‘hall’. Nobody seemed to mind and we used a nearby restaurants toilets.

FREE

Khong Laem Resort

Don Khong

N14.23369

E105.84532

?

B This place wasn’t quite open but it’s worth asking when it does- as the location is lovely.

?

ROUTE 18 village

N14.70550

E106.49340

RIVER

M This friendly village was a good place to stay– although the village at river crossing 5 would have also been a good choice.

NONE

BOLAVEN PLATEAU

N15.17975

E106.39973

RIVER

B Great overnight spot. Very friendly locals and a river to wash in.

FREE

THAT ING HANG

N17.46847

E104.91310

NONE

B Open area beside the temple– there are toilet blocks but they were locked when we were there.

FREE

Tha Falang

THA KHAEK

N17.46847

E104.91310

RIVER

B Good camp area by the river– nice and quiet.

FREE

Hill village

ROUTE 8B

N18.01918

E105.05291

RIVER

B Lovely friendly village setting– we didn’t stay but it’s worth asking.

FREE

Tham Kong Lo

BAN KONG LO

N17.95675

E104.75893

Turn right at kiln

RIVER

B You can either camp here or drive to the end of the road and stay near the cave entrance.

FREE

Saylom Yen 2

VIENTIANE

N17.94256

E102.61969

Toilets, shelter area to sit with electric.

M  Not in the centre of town but does allow camping– can be busy at weekends.

$6 per vehicle

Riverside Bungalows

VANG VIENG

N18.93008

E102.44775

Hot showers and toilets

B Good place to stay although it can be a bit noisy at night.

10,000 kip per person

Meuang Phuane

PHONSAVAN

On route 7 in the centre of town

Room with hot water, television & parking

M Very friendly owners and clean rooms if you want a treat.

$10

Khamtay cave

VIENG XAI

N20.40732

E104.22179

NONE

B Quiet corner with very friendly locals– good spot.

FREE

Suan Hin

HINTANG

N20.12386

E103.89491

NONE

B Great place to stay and meet the local people but the track up will be impossible if it rains.

FREE

Sienkhaen lao

LUANG PRABANG

N19.88697

E102.13279

Room with hot water, television & parking

M Great location and friendly staff near town centre.

100,000 Kip!

PAK OU CAVE

N20.01882

E102.22794

NONE

B Quiet place to camp.

FREE

Route 4

South of MUANG LA

N20.87322

E102.13692

RIVER

B Another overlanders choice. Turn down by the big tree– good quiet spot.

FREE

Zuela guesthouse

LUANG NAM THA

N21.00254

E101.40797

Room with hot water & parking

M Good space to do last minute things before entering China.

60,000 Kip