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The sweet and sour mixed with your choice of meat might not be everyone's idea of a good
brunch... but it tasted great. This was 25,000 kip at one of the stalls.
You have two destinations and two different directions to hit before you're back in town for
dinner, so make this a filling meal.
10:30 am -- Rent a motorbike (or hire a tuk-tuk)
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Price:
LAK ₭99999.99 (for a single adult)
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Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Just like in Vientiane, go rent a motorbike (or hire a tuk-tuk) - there are plenty of places
around town.
IF RENTING A MOTORBIKE:
They'll ask for a passport, and may require you to sign a contract. It should go without
saying, but only rent what you're comfortable with. Unless you're thoroughly experienced
with a manual bike, get an automatic scooter bike. Insist on a helmet for each rider - adjust
it and ensure a good fit before moving on.
Lao people tend to be pretty laid-back, but the last thing you want is to have to pay some
extortionate fee to get your passport back because of some supposed scratch. Take pictures
of and point out any damage before you jump on the motorbike. Expect to pay 100,000 -
150,000 kip for the day's use and you'll also be expected to pay for your own fuel - ask
them to point out a nearby gas station.
From central Luang Prabang, get to route 13. This is south of the walkable center of town,
and most easily reached from Kitsalat road. At the first fork / T, stay right with the major
road; at the three way intersection, turn left to head northeast, cross the bridge and head
out of town. From the bridge it's about 18.5 kilometers to the left turn down to a dirt road -
keep your eyes out for signs on the left.
Once on the dirt road, drive past the whisky village, stay straight on the dirt road, and go
several kilometers. You've arrived when see the flagged rope across the road. Park your
motorcycle (5,000 kip), walk towards the river, then buy your ferry ticket (13,000 kip per
person, round-trip - be sure to find the same person to take you back!). Afterwards, turn
left at the intersection with two convenience stores and follow this road to the river.
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