Yortdoy Travel
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About Yortdoy Travel
To get to the most picturesque islands you cannot avoid taking a ferry. Some destinations are served by larger and more stable car ferries, others are connected by smaller but faster high speedboats or catamarans. If you easily get seasick, avoid travelling by catamaran which rides the waves when the sea is rough – rather opt for a high speed boat as it cuts the water what results in a less rock-and-rolling trip. Also, taking a seat on an upper open-air deck may help weather high waves. Yortdoy Travel offers online tickets for ferry trips – it is not even necessary to pop in at their office to buy one.
What are the Main Stations of Yortdoy Travel?
Yortdoy Travel ferries travel to a number of popular destinations. The list of the stations serviced by Yortdoy Travel includes but is not limited to:
- Tha Phae Gate
- Accha Indian Dhaba
- Vientiane Transfer
- Huay Xai Transfer
- Chiang Rai Transfer
- Sokprasert Bus Terminal
- Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Huay Xai Transfer
- Chiang Khong Transfer
- Chiang Rai Town Transfer
- K Buddy Bike
- Chiang Mai Town Transfer
- Huay Xai Transfer
- CoolMuang Coffee
- Chiang Mai Town Transfer
- Luang Prabang Airport
- Vang Vieng Transfer
- Vientiane Hotel Transfer
- Chiang Khong Transfer
- Khua Din Bus Station
- Luang Prabang Transfer
- Luang Prabang Railway Station
- Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
- Chiang Khong Town Transfer
- Chiang Khong Transfer
- Huay Xai Transfer
- Luang Prabang Transfer
- Luang Prabang Railway Station
- Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- Aya Service Pai
- Vientiane Town
- Jedyord
- Chiang Khong Border
- Chiang Mai Transfer
- Huay Xai Pier
- Slow Boat Terminal
- Slow Boat Terminal
- Pai Indian Restaurant
- Luang Prabang City Center
What are the Most Popular Routes of Yortdoy Travel?
Here are some of the most popular piers covered by Yortdoy Travel’s schedule:
- Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang
- Chiang Rai - Luang Prabang
- Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai
- Huay Xai - Luang Prabang
- Chiang Mai - Huay Xai
- Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong
- Luang Prabang - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Khong - Luang Prabang
- Huay Xai - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Rai - Luang Namtha
- Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
- Huay Xai - Chiang Mai
- Huay Xai - Luang Namtha
- Vientiane - Vang Vieng
- Chiang Khong - Chiang Rai
- Pai - Chiang Mai
- Vang Vieng - Vientiane
- Huay Xai - Vientiane
- Huay Xai - Chiang Khong
- Chiang Khong - Luang Namtha
- Huay Xai - Nateuy
- Huay Xai - Bangkok
- Chiang Mai - Luang Namtha
- Chiang Khong - Nateuy
- Vientiane - Khon Kaen
- Vientiane - Thanaleng
- Luang Prabang - Chiang Khong
- Chiang Rai - Nateuy
What are the Ferry Classes & Prices of Yortdoy Travel?
The rule of thumb is the faster the boat, the higher the price is. Before booking, decide whether you need an express service or slower options are also acceptable. The rates for the latter are much more affordable. Yet the difference in the travel time may be really huge, so always check how long the ferry trip takes before you book your ticket. Also, the availability of some classes can be limited and always requires advanced booking. Always remember to check the pier your boat leaves from and docks at to choose the most convenient one for your onward trip and read other travellers' reviews.
Pros & Cons of Ferry Travel
Pros of Ferry Travel
- To take a ship is the only way to reach some of the islands. And in many cases – some of the most beautiful, postcard and paradise islands you have always wished to go!
- Different ticket classes are often available so you will be able to choose the fare, level of comfort, travel time, and schedule which suits you best.
- Book online to save time – on many routes, booking in advance is an absolute must. In the first place, it concerns longer trips, trips on busy periods like national holidays, long weekends or high season. It is a good idea to book at least several days prior to your travel date if your route is served by a limited number of trips per day, too.
- Travelling by ferry is fun. It is always nice to have a look at the places you have visited from another angle – well, in this case – from water. Almost any destination looks terrific from water and you will have a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.
Cons of Ferry Travel
- Getting seasick is the major concern for ferry travellers. The longer is the trip and the rougher the sea is, the more chances to feel your stomach protesting. To make your trip more enjoyable, take the medicine half an hour before your trip and follow our recommendations from above.
- Ferry trips are highly weather dependent. It means that on rainy days departures can be delayed or even cancelled. It is not an uncommon thing to close the ferry connections even with bigger islands during stormy weather for several days. It means you should keep this possibility in mind if your ferry trip connects with a flight – chances to get to the mainland later than expected can be high during certain periods.
Yortdoy Travel Stations
Tha Phae GateChiang Mai Town TransferHuay Xai TransferCoolMuang CoffeeAccha Indian DhabaChiang Mai Town TransferVientiane TransferHuay Xai TransferLuang Prabang AirportSlow Boat TerminalVang Vieng TransferPai Indian RestaurantSlow Boat TerminalVientiane Hotel TransferHuay Xai PierChiang Khong TransferKhua Din Bus StationChiang Rai TransferLuang Prabang TransferLuang Prabang Railway StationSokprasert Bus TerminalChiang Khong BorderChiang Mai Town Hotel TransferChiang Mai Bus Terminal 3Chiang Khong Town TransferChiang Khong TransferHuay Xai TransferLuang Prabang TransferLuang Prabang Railway StationChiang Rai Hotel TransferHuay Xai TransferChiang Khong TransferAya Service PaiChiang Rai Town TransferK Buddy BikeLuang Prabang City CenterChiang Mai TransferJedyordVientiane Town
Yortdoy Travel Company Reviews
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Mark CThe boat was very uncomfortable with old chair seats that weren't bolted to the floor!
There weren't enough life jackets so thankfully we didn't need them,!
Toilets -Well what can I say -held off for 2days!!!
Honestly this has to be a health and safety nightmare!
Apart from the above the views are wonderful!!!
Ferry Taxi (Song Taew) + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 28, 2026
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GARRY NThe wrong time for the departure, not bus 45 and no information from you stating how to obtain the bus ticket and not as you said to scan the QR code to the driver. Everything from travelling by train and bus you give wrong information.
Bus Bus 45, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 28, 2026
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Niamh LThe Thai side of the transfer was perfect no complaints at all. However, the Laos transfer was awful. The driver was rude and drove about 100 miles an hour down these dirt roads and was overtaking on blind corners. I’ve been travelling SEA for 3 months and it was the worst driving I have experienced. No toilet breaks either. Dreadful.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jul 10, 2026
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Samuel WDriver was texting and listening to/sending voice messages for most of the trip. Picked up locals randomly and gave them breaks but not the rest of us. Tried to stop us having a toilet break, only managed to have a piss because two of our group just walked off to find a toilet before he could stop us. Driver spoke basically no english at all, drive was uncomfortable, road is horrendous and his driving didn't improve it. We booked this to save money and time compared to the slow boat, and thought this may be more comfortable than the budget slow boat. we wished we just went with the boat
Van Van + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jun 25, 2026
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Jessica PThe sleeper bus to the border was so bumpy and hard unable to sleep. The bus left 2 hours after the original bus time. Once arrived at the bus station near the Thai border there was no instructions on how to get to the border so we had to call the bus company. The bus from the Thai border was much better.
Bus Bus + Van + Bus + Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jun 19, 2026
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Hayleigh SI suppose it’s what I expected for a sleeper bus but the experience was just a bit confusing and uncomfortable. The van/car to the border was fine but the bus and the roads after the border in Laos were quite bad, I think I slept 2-3 hours total out of 15 on the bus. I suppose it’s nothing anyone can do but it seems expensive for the experience you get.
Van Van + Sleeper Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), May 11, 2026
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Annie GNot enough communication.
Arrived 3 hours late
Got given a number for our bed and then there were people in it already
Bus Taxi + Sleeping Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 28, 2026
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Mees VThere’s a lack of communication. We arrived 2 hours later and had to wait over an hour in an extremely hot bus without ac at the border. I would advise to take the public bus as it is way cheaper and probably faster.
Van Van + Bus + Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 19, 2026
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Margarida MEverything on time. The drivers were really nice and helpful. The vans were very comfortable.
Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 16, 2026
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Kristina LIt was great. Pleaset driver, very fast. Personal Taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. Just great.
Van Car + Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 10, 2026
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Consuelo CHe didn’t take me to the drop off choose
Van Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Mar 10, 2026
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Ary VPick up from hotel was great, but in the border people where very chaotic, and didn’t explain anything, just las moving cattle, the road to the station was bad, but the driver even worst, is dangerous to have does drivers in the road.
Van Van + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Mar 5, 2026
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Anne SPick up was a bit chaotic and we left earlier than the scheduled time, but that may have been because everybody was on the van already. The driver was watching videos on his phone the entire drive which felt very unsafe. The driver also tried to kick everyone out at the Laos border, although most people had booked a transfer to their hotel in Chiang Khong. Only after some discussion did he let us back on the van and drove everyone to the agreed drop off points.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Feb 28, 2026
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Luis FAll good. The only thing I saw could be better is the organization of they boat fron Pakbeng to Luan Prabang, we were at the last minute trying to make room for more and more people and in they end another boat departured too, so that second boat was only a few people there, while we on the first boat were really packed.
I think makes more sense to distribute more evenly or plan ahead or estimate the amount of people they expect.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Feb 14, 2026
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Dave BSmooth, and comfortable minivan. Eight passengers only. Good response from Yortdoy on WhatsApp. Arrived in Luang Namtha on time.
Van Taxi + Van or minibus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Feb 5, 2026
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Gerry SExcellent service, even took us to our hotel
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 24, 2026
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Kathinka KThe driver was 20 minutes late and we arrived 45 minutes early
The timing in the morning at 5:00 am is very good due to less traffic!
Please remind that you will wear some warm clothing as the van has no heating!!
Van Sedan + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 13, 2026
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Ilona LThe driver was driving very fast so a little bit dangerous, but we arrive on time and we were alone in the van
Van Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 11, 2026
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Mathias HDriver was driving very fast and aggressively so people got very car sick
Van Car + Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 7, 2026
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Richard CThis operator advertised the trip with a duration that was, in hindsight, totally unrealistic, and we arrived with a huge delay. Furthermore, the difference between the total price and the actual price of the night bus (excluding the transfer) was way too high (so the offer was overpriced). The only positive thing I see is that the transfer driver was very friendly.
Bus Taxi + Sleeping Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Dec 12, 2025
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Evert KArrived on time. We got transferred to the border they told us what to do and gave us te ticket for the bridge transfer. He made a picture of is so the driver on the other side knows who to take. Very comfortable drive.
Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Dec 3, 2025
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David SKind drivers, confusing and unreliable communication, late for pickup, probably as good or better than most transfer providers.
Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 30, 2025
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Augusto GIn the voucher it said that hotel pick-up would be one hour before departure, actually the minivan arrived about 30 minutes before departure. Anyway, situation was explained when calling the operator.
We had to wait at the Transfer for two other passengers that didn't arrive, so at the end we started later than scheduled, but this was not responsibility of the driver, who brought me rapidly to my destination.
Van Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 16, 2025
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Anna Kthe driver was intime, but we started 40 min delayed. and the car was to cold inside.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 7, 2025
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Boris BIt was very fast.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 3, 2025
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Nathalie BVery good job, but the air conditionned was so strong.
Van Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 3, 2025
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Iva BThe part in Thailand was an absolute pleasure! The driver was super nice and on time. The car was very good as well.
The service at the borders was a bit confusing but okay. Just once of the travelling companions didn’t get her train QR code at the borehole so she couldn’t continue and had to stay over at the train station village for another day! So be careful to get the QR code at the border.
However, the part in Laos is where the “fun” starts. We thought that the van part is done and we’ll be taken to a train, but no! You’ll get another van for about 4,5h. You’d think, no problem I’ll just work, watch film, read a book, scroll insta or whatever.. on the way. Just forget it, the only thing you’ll do the whole way is to hold hard on to something and to pray to god that you’ll survive and reach your destination in one piece! And it absolutely doesn’t matter if you are an atheist! 🤣
Ok I’m a little bit exaggerating but honestly only very little.. it was the scariest ride I have experienced in my entire life and I have been travelling Asia for a couple of months already 😅 I very much doubt that the driver has a driver’s license (or he is Thai and is used to driving left ) and I’m sure he has no clue about something as a safety of his passengers 😅 so so so many risks he took while overtaking another vehicle and I’m not even talking about his speed! You’re just flying from side to side during his crazy flight. He was insane!
It definitely was an experience I will never forget but I doubt I will ever take this ride again 😄
There was no toilet stop during the 4h drive! We had to request one after 3h as it was unbearable anymore.
PS: if you are experiencing just a little bit of a motion sickness, I advise you to take a pill before this trip!
Once we arrived to the train station, the driver kicked us out and that was it! No explanation, no instructions, nothing. And there was super mess! There were vans picking and dropping people everywhere, a few hundred of people waiting in front of the station, total mess and we didn’t know what to do or what time the train leaves 🙈 (one of our travelling companions didn’t get her train ticket and there was not a single person to help her! If that happens to you, just call the company you booked the trip from, they will sort it out for you as nobody else can)
Once we managed to get through the security (3x small 250mil water was ok and we didn’t try larger container and small kitchen knife was ok as well) the train was nice, comfortable and on time.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 30, 2025
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Felix FChiang Rai > Luang Prabang.
Bus + Train.
Everything worked fine.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 27, 2025
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Darren ADriver was perfectly on time and we arrived quicker than expected. I found the driver very safe and secure apart from him driving between 100 and 120km/hr through towns. We made excellent time but at times I was nervous of the speed he travelled through buit up areas. Other than that, no complaints.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 24, 2025
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Luiz GAs soon as I finished the payment I got a a 404 error, without a confirmation. Later it came and it was all good
Van Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 12, 2025
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Greta MPerfectly on time, well organized. roads are horrible in Laos so it was very hard to enjoy the time and sleep! We got hurt multiple times.
Bus Taxi + Sleeping Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 12, 2025
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Gabriela MEverything was great until I got to Chiang Rai. It turned out they hadn’t booked my bus ticket to Chiang Mai, and all the buses were full until 3 p.m. (the last one of the day). I had to wait from 9:30 a.m., when I arrived in Chiang Rai, until 3 p.m. I was supposed to arrive in Chiang Mai around 3:30 p.m. but ended up getting there at 7:30 p.m.
Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 8, 2025
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Eva VMy experience was incredible, unbeatable. A driver came to pick us up at the hotel and took us directly to our hotel in Chiang Mai! No need to take a bus, the car was super comfortable, and the driver was very friendly and attentive. My experience is a 10!
Van Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 24, 2025
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de SVery nice drver ! 5/5
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 20, 2025
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Aoife MTransfer to the border was great, staff were helpful and it was organised. The bus then to the train station was awful. It was 5 hours (which 12Go had not said) on dirt tracks. Our driver stopped multiple times. The train however was fine, it was 2.5 hrs and on schedule.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 11, 2025
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גיתית צEverything worked perfectly and smoothly, by far the best option to cross from Chiang Rai to Luang prabang. This was after all the agencies said they couldn't find a trip that was this short, so i was very surprised to find it in 12go.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 8, 2025
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Laura CIt was all perfect.
Van Sedan + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Sep 1, 2025
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Leah Ponly downside is no proper instruction of what to do next etc and difficulty in communication due to language barrier with the driver but overall the service was smooth
Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus or Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 23, 2025
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Corinne LNot very confortable and driving very abruptly
Van Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 18, 2025
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Laura MComfortable journey in a mini van with a great driver.
Van Van + Bus + Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 17, 2025
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Gijsbert ADriver was 1 hour late at the pick up location. Not 16:30 but 17:30
Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 10, 2025
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Finley CRoads in Laos 💩. But that’s not the drivers fault. We got picked up from our place 30 min late and would’ve appreciated an eta… maybe we could’ve got some more sleep. Vans are impossible to sleep on as roads are dirt/gravel roads with A LOT of potholes. Also, if you plan on using usd at the border for your visa bring pristine usd. Our usd was folded and had a tiny marker stain and they wouldn’t accept it. So instead of $40 we paid $56 in Thai baht. (1800 baht)
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 9, 2025
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Lionel PCrowded car
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jul 15, 2025
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Lieselot BThe second day was great, the first day not so.
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jul 9, 2025
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Eugenia PAir conditioned, clean and comfortable van. Driver was polite and friendly and drove us safely to destination.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jul 8, 2025
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Joseph PThey changed our train to the earlier one when we arrived at the station ahead of schedule
Van Van + Shuttle Bus + Express Train 2nd Class Seat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jun 21, 2025
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Seraphine ADriver came late and didn’t speak anything but Thai (fair enough, but when the minivan is packed with Europeans and he had a lot of information to give about drop off, rest stops etc, of course it was confusing. Pre empting this with a card with information on or previously giving us the information online would have helped), so there was a lot of guesswork and communication through Google translate.
Luggage went on the roof and we got to Chiang Rai safely, so alls well that ends well.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), May 19, 2025
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Ben SBus dropped us in complete wrong location (10km) away from drop off point on 12Go asi
Van Van + Sleeper Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Mar 4, 2025
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Owen PPicked us up just before expected and arrived in Chiang khong on time. The driver dropped passengers off to the border crossing before dropping us off to our hotel in Chiang khong.
Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 28, 2024
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Andrew WJust book via your guesthouse instead. We paid a lot extra to go via 12go/Yortday travel, but the service was very poor. The ticket said 8:30 departure and be ready 30 mins before. At 8:40 no-one had turned up so I messaged and was told 9:00-9:20. After messaging at 9:20 I was told it would be 10 mins. It seems to be the vehicle coming from Chiang Rai does the pickup, so you are also delayed by any border delays, sort of defeating the point of staying in Huay Xai, aside from the extra cost!
Ferry Taxi (Song Taew) + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 24, 2024