בעוד שחלק מהנוסעים חשים ספקנות לגבי ואנים, מבחר טוב של יעדים ומחירים תחרותיים הופכים את הוואנים לאחד מאמצעי התחבורה הפופולריים ביותר עבור אחרים. ואנים תמיד גמישים יותר מאוטובוסים גדולים. אם יש בקשה פתאומית לנסיעות ליעדים חדשים כלשהם, מפעילי ואנים הם תמיד הראשונים להציע את שירותם. ואכן, קל יותר להשיק מסלול חדש אם מפעילים רכב בקיבולת של 10-15 נוסעים, לא כן?
Mekong Transfer מפעילה שירות ואנים ומציעה כרטיסים עם הזמנה מקוונת קלה. בדקו אותם אם אתם מחפשים אפשרויות לנסיעה בוואן.
מהן התחנות המרכזיות של Mekong Transfer?
הוואנים של Mekong Transfer נוסעים אל התחנות הבאות ומהן:
Chiang Khong Border Control
שער תה פאה
הואי סאי (טרנספר)
צ'יאנג ראי (העברת עיר)
מסוף האוטובוסים 1 צ'יאנג ראי
CoolMuang Coffee
צ'יאנג מאי (העברת עיר)
Huay Xai border checkpoint
צ'יאנג קונג (טרנספר)
מסוף גרין פאי
מו צ'יט
שער תה פאה
Maya Chiang Mai
הואי סאי
צ'יאנג קונג (טרנספר)
Chiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up Point
צ'יאנג מאי
צ'יאנג מאי (העברת עיר)
Northern Bus Station
Chiang Saen Border Control
Paapu House ThaPae gate
צ'יאנג ראי (טרנספר)
גבול צ'יאנג קונג
גבול צ'יאנג סאן
מהם המסלולים הפופולריים ביותר של Mekong Transfer?
יעדי הנסיעה הפופולריים ביותר בלוח הזמנים של Mekong Transfer הם:
ככלל, לא ניתן לבחור מחלקת כרטיס בנסיעה בוואן. עם זאת, תוכלו לבדוק עם המפעיל ו/או לבחור את סוג הוואן שמשרת את המסלול שלכם. חלק מהוואנים מכילים רק 9-10 נוסעים, אחרים מכילים עד 15 נוסעים. במקרה הראשון ייתכן שיהיה לכם יותר מקום לרגליים, מושבים רחבים יותר ונסיעה נוחה יותר; במקרה השני — היו מוכנים למקום מוגבל לרגליים, למרפקים ולכבודה שלכם. קראו ביקורות על שירות הוואנים של Mekong Transfer כדי לוודא שהוא עומד בציפיות שלכם.
יתרונות וחסרונות של נסיעה בוואן
יתרונות הנסיעה בוואן
ואנים מגיעים לעיתים קרובות ליעדים שאליהם לא נוסעים אוטובוסים ולא רכבות. אלה כוללים עיירות משניות וכפרים קטנים יותר
ברוב המקרים ואנים הם הדרך המהירה ביותר להגיע ליעד שלכם אם נוסעים למרחקים קצרים יחסית ביבשה, פשוט מכיוון שהם קטנים מאוטובוסים וזריזים יותר
ואנים יכולים לאפשר לכם לרדת בנקודה נוחה יותר לאורך הדרך — לאו דווקא בתחנה, מה שבעצם יכול לחסוך לכם המון זמן וכסף במקרים מסוימים.
חסרונות הנסיעה בוואן
חלק מהוואנים עלולים להיות צפופים למדי עם מקום מוגבל לכבודה. ובכן, למעשה כמעט כל הוואנים מציעים מקום מוגבל לכבודה, ואם יש לכם יותר מתיק אחד, מזוודה או תרמיל, ייתכן שיהיה זה רעיון טוב לקנות מושב נפרד לכבודה שלכם — כן, תשלמו כפול עבור הנסיעה, אבוי
כדאי לבדוק אם הוואן שלכם נוסע לפי לוח זמנים או יוצא כשהוא מלא — במקרה האחרון אתם עלולים למצוא את עצמכם ממתינים זמן רב מדי, שכן בכמה מסלולים זה יכול לקחת לא מעט זמן עד שוואן מתמלא.
עליכם לדעת שנהגי ואנים ידועים לשמצה בנהיגה המהירה שלהם. אפילו החברות המכובדות ביותר לעיתים נכשלות בשכנוע הנהגים לכבד את מגבלות המהירות. גם אם נהג הוואן שלכם אינו מתעקש על כך, תמיד חגרו את חגורת הבטיחות בזמן נסיעה בוואן
אם אתם סובלים בקלות ממחלת נסיעה והנסיעה שלכם כוללת מקטעים מתפתלים, הסיכוי להרגיש בחילה גבוה יותר בנסיעה בוואן מאשר באוטובוס. קחו את התרופה שלכם חצי שעה לפני הנסיעה כדי להיות בטוחים.
Chiang Khong Border Controlשער תה פאההואי סאי (טרנספר)מסוף גרין פאימו צ'יטצ'יאנג ראי (העברת עיר)שער תה פאהMaya Chiang Maiמסוף האוטובוסים 1 צ'יאנג ראיהואי סאיצ'יאנג קונג (טרנספר)Chiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up PointCoolMuang Coffeeצ'יאנג מאיצ'יאנג מאי (העברת עיר)צ'יאנג מאי (העברת עיר)Northern Bus StationChiang Saen Border ControlHuay Xai border checkpointPaapu House ThaPae gateצ'יאנג ראי (טרנספר)גבול צ'יאנג קונגגבול צ'יאנג סאןצ'יאנג קונג (טרנספר)
ביקורות על חברת Mekong Transfer
K B
Kamil B
The journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai was disappointing. We arrived about one hour late, and instead of being dropped off at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1, we were left somewhere in the city centre.
Our hotel was close to Terminal 1, so we had to take an additional taxi. The ride itself was fine, but the delay and wrong drop-off point made the experience much less convenient. 2/5.
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 30 בספט׳ 2026
O W
Olaf W
A long ride on a very bumpy way. De driver stopped at a terrible toiletblock.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 27 ביולי 2026
S O
Sarah O
Everything ran smoothly and to time, staff helped at boarder with visa/arrival card and were very friendly.
We had to change our tickets to the day after and staff ensured this happened with no extra charge.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 12 ביולי 2026
R K
Richard K
Vehicle was incredibly uncomfortable - driver was erratic ! Got there on time though.. some info missing that had me have to chase it so knew some details which would have been handy before! Disappointing overall unsafe driving and awful roads and van was shocking
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 6 ביולי 2026
Z K
Zuzanna K
Great company! The journey was really well organised and the staff helped with everything, including the visa process.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 20 ביוני 2026
H A
Helder A
Poor information regarding trip details.
4.5h trip on a minivan with broken suspension from border to the north of Laos to catch a train. Me and a random local shared 1 and half seat for the whole time as we were in the backseat with a huge amount of luggage that was taking half of his sewt .
The service from Laos border to the guesthouse and from guesthouse to bus station was perfect.
The guesthouse was really poor, had huge spider nets and bugs everywhere, toilet was really damaged and dirty, no toilet paper, only the bed was actually clean and comfortable.
The 12go support was helpful and very quick to reply.
After all, I arrived around scheduled time, but it was a very painful trip to go through. Not recommended.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת + לינה, Mekong Transfer, 18 במאי 2026
Too many stops and it was not mentioned on the ticket. The driver was very kind tho.
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 1 באפר׳ 2026
R L
RAZ L
Crazy driver. No English. Very poor van. Wark Ac. Full of ppl and luggage. Luggage on the ppl cus they maximize the profit.
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 16 במרץ 2026
L E
Lucas E
The transfer between the different bus is well organised. They are used to do it. Just one problem about the train. They didn't book our train ticket in advance, then it was fully book and we had to take the next train and we arrive 3 hours later. It's happening, but they didn't warn us earlier, they informed us at the border in Laos, so to late to find any other option. Exept this problem, everything was ok, and we recommend.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 27 בפבר׳ 2026
E H
Emma H
Scary drive to the border, a very fast one handed drive whilst the driver was on his phone.
Stopped to complete visa's for those that needed, and fill in some paperwork. Also given the chance to change some money (appalling exchange rate but we would need money for the over night stop).
No-one to meet us or explain next step over the border. All other tour groups left. Eventually herded into 2 of the slowest, oldest buses to the pier to meet the slow boat.
A well organised transfer - I would highly recommend.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 11 בפבר׳ 2026
J N
Janette N
This boat is a local means of transportation, not a tourist activity. During the trip, many backpackers treated it like a party, occupying all the seats without considering local passengers. I saw women with small children forced to stay in the engine area due to lack of seats. I gave up my seat more than once and eventually had to travel there myself. An experience that raises important questions about respect and responsibility when traveling.
Pick up time was between 4:30 and 5:00. We were picked up at 5:50 (without getting any notification).
The van from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha was too full, so there was not a seat for each person. We were sitting there squeezed and partly Not on a real chair but on a stool without a backrest. We were not allowed to take the two free seats in the front as these saved for two others who jumped on the van a bit later. I assume they paid less, but got the better seats (or least real seats).
I am not the one to complain but honestly we had a very poor experience. I booked the mini van from chiang mai to Chiang rai and not greenbus because it was much faster. But then, they informed me the arrival time would be an hour later than what we booked. Since it was because of work on the road it's ok, it's not their fault but it should have been indicated in the booking. Then our driver stopped 4 times! Once for gas, once for coffee, once she wanted to stop for lunch for 30 minutes but the whole group said no (thankfully). And then a final stop for toilets 25 minutes before arrival... in the end we arrived at 13.30 instead of 11.30. Terrible experience.
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 17 בינו׳ 2026
L D
Luke D
Highly recommend. Great service and great communication
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 14 בינו׳ 2026
L M
Lukas M
The operator arrived on time, however the vehicle was too small for the number of passengers and luggage. We sat crammed in a small car (not a bus or van as advertised) for 1.5 hours, that was freezing cold. During the drive the driver seemed to microsleep at least once, creating an uncomfortable feeling and risky situations. Especially considering the relatively high price, the service we received seemed poor.
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 4 בינו׳ 2026
J M
Jenny M
Was not what I paid for.
Mislead by advertising.
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 7 בדצמ׳ 2025
N R
Nicolas R
High quality of the vans. The drivers are atencious and the trip was been organized.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 6 בדצמ׳ 2025
S A
Samuli A
9.00 start time, but no vehicle anywhere. At 10.00 I called hot line (2 different numbers), they did not reply. Only after 10 am did I receive a text message that clarified the situation. It was 10.25 when transportation finally arrived.
On the positive side: we had booked a trip to Chiang Rai, but we were able to negociate Chiang Khong destination (for an additional fee, of course).
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 23 בנוב׳ 2025
C G
Corinne G
The pick up was chaotic and didnt work well. The simple fact that the driver peobide a list with full names and booking numbers could help to prevent that kind of confusion.
The seat belt didnt work
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 18 בנוב׳ 2025
A E
Adrian E
I has 1 simple question to ask and you told me to phone the tour operator direct to get an answer. You are taking a commission for doing nothing.
The staff was rude, not speaking any english. And there was not enough space for luggage.
Also the driver was going really fast.
ואן ואן, Mekong Transfer, 8 בנוב׳ 2025
V O
Vincent O
In Thailand everything went smooth. We were helped with filling out the paperwork needed for crossing the border. We were one of the first to actually cross the border and it was very helpful we already filled in our paperwork. Across the border we were picked up and with a van and it was a very bumpy 4 hour drive to the train station with 1 stop. We arrived at the train station 1 hour early and everything went smooth.
ואן ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 26 באוק׳ 2025
J G
Jeremy G
Everything was perfect and well organized. We arrived a bit early before the border opened so the drive stopped in a hotel nearby where we were able to fill the form and exchange our currency with him to have perfect USD (not folder or anything) so they could be accepted by the agent without any issue.
Another person took care of us while crossing the border and everything went smoothly. We crossed way faster than other people since everything was already prepared to get our Visa. And we got enough time to get Breakfast and buy lunch for the boat at the pier. The boat was also an amazing expérience. I definitely recommend this trip, especially since it makes it so easy and quick to cross the border.
Bus rides was very bumpy but the train rides was the worst. Seat were so uncomfortable. But I guest it us to where we needed to go. I thought I booked a speed train.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 3 באוג׳ 2025
E Y
Eynav Y
Driver was nice anf helful. He contact us day before. Answered all our questions. Came on time, was reachable. Helped us with the viza papers and the visa photos. He drove safely. Thank you
מעבורת משאית + מעבורת, Mekong Transfer, 25 ביולי 2025
D T
Donatella T
Everything was great, Thailand side good communication. The minivan in Laos has been horrible… the driver was running in dangerous street, with 3 people vomiting. Also they sold more tickets and we were so many people on it.
Train fast and comfortable.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 12 ביוני 2025
T V
Thijmen V
After 20 minutes of wiaiting Inhad to message the driver to pick me up in the morning. After all I had a good experience. Communication could have been better.
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 31 במאי 2025
S M
Steve M
When I needed help getting on the train due to a minor misspelling of my name on the ticket, a phone call to 12GO brought about a quick and timely solution: the issuing of a new ticket. I am grateful that 12GO was as responsive and efficient as they were in rectifying the situation.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 6 במאי 2025
S O
Shannon O
When I booked a 12 hour van ride, I thought it was just that. I knew there’d be stops on the way, what I didn’t realise was how many times you’d change vehicles!
Picked up in a minivan, taken to the Thai border. Shuttle bus from the Thai border to the Laos border. Be warned: even if you have an evisa, you have to fill out a form with the same info as when you applied for the visa, AND pay a 50 baht ‘service charge’ AND a 20 baht tourist fee - cash only.
Then you get on a minibus for 4.5-5 hours including breaks. Then for some reason you change minibuses 5 minutes from the train station and arrive at Natuey station. Then it’s a 1.5-2 hour wait for the train (why was no train mentioned before booking?!) - be warned, it’s airport hand luggage type security searches. They’ll take away pressurised cans like deodorant and insect repellent. There’s no air con, it’s cash only and no ATM. Horrific experience.
Then it’s 2.5 hours on the train. It then proved incredibly difficult to get a LOCA taxi from the Luang Prabang station but we eventually did in the end, 100,000 kip cheaper than the minibuses the train station offered.
Overall, would not do this again. Door to door it was nearly 14 hours. Too many changes, not communicated BEFORE booking. Fellow travellers felt the same.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 25 באפר׳ 2025
B D
Ben D
On time, straightforward, gets you there in 12 hours which goes really quick. Would definitely opt for this option if you don’t want to do the slow boat.
ואן ואן + ואן + רכבת, Mekong Transfer, 15 במרץ 2025
M H
Michael H
The transfers from our hotel in Chiang Rai to the border were good and the people kept us informed. However, the immigration process at the border is a nightmare; takes forever and every step seems to cost more and more money. We have mixed reviews on the slow boat itself. You are crammed on with about 200 other people, with very little leg room. It’s a cool experience, and great views going down the river, but the novelty of the boat itself wears off by the end of the first day, and the second day is just a struggle.
Really great service, everything was explained well both in email and in person. Things went smoothly. Also very helpful to be dropped off at the hotel since there’s limited Tuktuks in Huay Xai.
Note: it’s good to be in Huay Xai the night before your slowboat to be able to get a seat.
The cafe you get picked up in Chiang Mai is also really nice.
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 25 בינו׳ 2025
S R
Sofia R
Everything went ok , and the biggest delay was at the border ( not the fault of the operator) but other than that everything was uneventful and we were taken to our hotel as promised.
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 2 בדצמ׳ 2024
A A
Adnane A
the thailand part was great, but once we reached Laos, the bus has nothing of a VIP one. communication should have been clearer
ואן ואן + אוטובוס, Mekong Transfer, 15 באוג׳ 2024
V W
Victoria W
They had someone meet us at every point and explain the expectation which made it so easy for us. We have heard about border scams but we had some guide us at all points. Everyone was more than friendly and highly recommend