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  • How to Get around Houaphanh Province of Laos
    Choose a sawng taew, bus, or motorbike to move around Houaphanh. Sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) are available in district centres, and offer an easy way to travel around the province. You can also rent bicycles for about $1-2 per day. Motorbikes are available in Xam Neua. The chart below shows scheduled transportation from Xam Neua to district centres and attractions.
    Destination Distance Vehicle Departure Price in Lao Kip
    Viengxay 30 km Sawng taew 07:00, 09:00 LAK20,000
    Nam Nua 22 km Sawng taew Ongoing LAK15,000
    Sop Hao 60 km Sawng taew 07:00 LAK22,000
    Sop Bao 83 km Local bus 07:30 LAK22,000
    Xieng Khor 112 km Local bus 08:00 LAK30,000
    Muang Et 131 km Local bus 08:30 LAK35,000
    Xam Tai 144 km Local bus 09:00 LAK40,000
    Tour operators offer transportation and itineraries to popular attractions and activities in Houaphanh, with guides adding greater insight into the province’s historical, cultural and natural sites.

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