22 Sep 2026
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Exploring Laos

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31 customer reviews
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About Exploring Laos

While some travellers feel skeptical about vans, a good choice of destinations and competitive prices make vans one of the most popular means of transport for others. Vans are always more flexible than big buses. If there is a sudden request for rides to some new destinations, van operators are always the first to offer their service. Indeed, it is easier to launch a new route if you operate a vehicle of 10-15 pax capacity, isn’t it?

Exploring Laos operates van service and offers tickets with easy online booking. Check them if you are looking for options to travel by van.

What are the Main Stations of Exploring Laos?

Exploring Laos’s vans run to and from the following terminals:

  • Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Exploring Laos Office

What are the Vans Classes & Prices of Exploring Laos?

As a rule, it is not possible to choose a ticket class when travelling by van. Yet you can check with the operator and/or choose the type of van which serves your route. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers, others accommodate up to 15 travellers. The former case means you may have more legroom, wider seats and a more comfortable ride, the latter – be ready for a limited space for your legs, elbows and your luggage. Read reviews on Exploring Laos van service to be sure they meet your expectations.

Pros & Cons of Van Travel

Pros of Van Travel

  • Vans often reach the destinations where neither buses nor trains travel. These include secondary towns and smaller villages
  • In most cases vans are the fastest way to get to your destination if travelling to relatively short distances overland simply because they are smaller than buses and more maneuverable
  • Vans can let you get off at a more convenient point enroute – not necessarily at the terminal, what actually can save you loads of time and money in some cases.

Cons of Van Travel

  • Some vans can be quite cramped with limited space for luggage available. Well, actually almost all vans offer limited luggage space and if you have more than one bag, suitcase or backpack, it may be a good idea to buy a separate seat for your luggage – yes, you will pay double for your trip, alas
  • It is worth checking if your van runs on schedule or leaves when full – in the latter case you may end up waiting too long as on several routes it can take quite a time for a van to fill up.
  • You should know that van drivers are notorious for their speedy driving. Even the most reputable companies sometimes fail to persuade the drivers to respect the speed limits. Even if your van driver does not insist on it, always buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van
  • If you easily get seasick and your trip includes winding stretches, chances to feel motion sickness are higher while travelling by van than by bus. Take your medicine half an hour before your trip to be on the safe side.
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Exploring Laos Stations

Exploring Laos Company Reviews

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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, Mar 26, 2026
Tell us in advance that we will sit and wait for three hours in Vientiane. Also make it clear how often we will change the vehicle (the booking said only one vehicle, but it was three).
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Jan 13, 2026
30 minutes late picking up, I had to message via WhatsApp multiple times. Over sold the bus, 2 people had to sit on plastic seats in the isle
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Oct 18, 2025
This was a poor experience. Bus broke down, poor communication. Long layover, A/C barely worked.
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, May 18, 2025
-Over crammed vehicle which barely fit all passengers luggage. So crammed that you’re wedged in shoulder to shoulder with the passenger next to you. -Vehichle was extremely dated, no air conditioning. -Pick up service was late. Would not use again.
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Mar 21, 2026
Route infernale !!!!¡
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Mar 8, 2026
Nous sommes arrivés avec trois heures de retard et en plus de ça le chauffeur a eu le culot de nous demander 3€ en plus pour que l’on nous dépose devant notre hôtel. Pas du tout professionnel.
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Feb 23, 2026
Pick up a l'hôtel en retard, manque de place dans le véhicule. Bus vétuste , sièges en mauvais état.
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Bus Super VIP Bus, Exploring Laos, Nov 20, 2025
乗り継ぎ、乗り継ぎで大変でした。 説明が無く始めてのバスから不安がいっぱいでした。バスの乗り換えはサポートとしてくれる人がいて間違えはありませんでした。
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Mar 11, 2025
Leuke ervaring alhoewel de weg naar Luang Prabang voornamelijk in de Bergen erbarmelijk was. Goede chauffeur met stops.
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Mar 4, 2025
Retard de deux heures sans explication
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Mar 24, 2026
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Feb 21, 2026
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Feb 2, 2026
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Jan 19, 2026
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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, Jan 15, 2026
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Jan 14, 2026
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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, Dec 26, 2025
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Dec 20, 2025
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Nov 18, 2025
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Oct 1, 2025
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Aug 18, 2025
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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, Aug 2, 2025
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, May 2, 2025
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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, May 17, 2026
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Feb 18, 2026
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Bus Sleeper Bus, Exploring Laos, Jan 30, 2026
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Jan 6, 2026
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Bus VIP, Exploring Laos, Nov 26, 2025
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Van Minivan, Exploring Laos, Feb 28, 2025