Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land and river. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end at Bokeo Province “Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge 4” and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (Laos-China) and regular air service from Vientiane on Lao Airlines. For adventuresome travelers, try a journey up the Mekong River from Ban Houay Xay to Xieng Kok in Muang Long, or a 2-day river journey up the Nam Tha River, which also originates in Ban Houy Xay. Once you reach the province, local transport by Tuk Tuk, the bus or a Song Thaew is inexpensive and easy to arrange. For short trips, many people get around by renting bicycles.

• Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge 4 “Bokeo Province” the public bus two time per day, departure 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM, only 3 hours.
• Vientiane-Luang Namtha by Lao Airline, departure daily, only an hour.
• Vientiane-Luang Namtha by public bus, departure daily 8:00 AM, more than 20 hours.
• Luang Prabang-Luang Namtha by public bus a time per day, departure 8:30 AM, more than 10 hours.
• Odomxay-Luang Namtha the public bus two time per day, departure 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM, only 3 hours.
• Houay Xay to Xieng Kok on the Mekong River only slow boat, now no speed boat; 2-day river journey up the Nam Tha River have to book with local boatman or local tour agency.

The Airport:
Located far from the town 5 Km, the plane departure daily from Vientiane-Luang Namtha-Vientiane only.

Lao Airlines Vientiane (VTE)

• Ticketing and Reservations Office
• Tel: (856-21) 510040 or 1626; Fax: (856-21) 211054
• Email (Ticketing and Reservation Division): vtessqv@laoairlines.com
• Email (online booking Division): vtersqv@laoairlines.com/ onlinebooking@laoairlines.com

Laoskyway Hotel, Asean Road, Ban Wattay Yai thong, Sikhodtabong District, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R, P.O Box 6618

• Telephone: (+856) 21 513022, 512027
• Fax: (+856) 21 512027
• Email (General): info@laoskyway.com
• Email (Service): service@laoskyway.com
• Facebook:  facebook.com/laoskyway
• Call center: 1441

Domestic Bus Station:
Located in the town, the public minivan/bus/Tuk Tuktransport between districts to districts such as:

• Luang Namtha-Muang Sing; 4-5 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Long town; 2-3 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Nalae town; 1-2 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Vieng Phoukha; 2-3 time per day

External Bus Station:
Located far from the town only 10 Km, the public minivan/bus/Tuk Tuk transport between Luang Namtha to another province such as:

• Luang Namtha-Bokeo “Laos-Thailand border”; 2 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Oudomxay; 2 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Luang Prabang; 1-2 time per day
• Luang Namtha-Vientiane; 1 time per day

The Phou Iu III Bungalows is the premier eco-lodge, located close the Nam Tha River far from the Luang Namtha Night Market only 10 minutes with OASIS place. We offer comfortable clean rooms at reasonable prices. The bungalows are constructed in traditional ethnic groups in Luang Namtha style with all modern comforts. The Bungalows offers 5 separate bungalows, with 5 twin rooms, 5 double rooms, toilet inside and Free Wi-Fi (Especial the bungalow can provide triple room for tourists who visit Luang Namtha with family).

Our bungalows are constructed with local materials in a local Tai Lue, Khmu, Tai Dam, Hmong and Akha style adapted for your comfort and pleasure. Lounge on your verandah in a grassy acacia grove; watch the view around the bungalows.

Our rooms aspire to tastefully combine local tradition while providing the guests the comforts of home. Each room has a modern bathroom outfitted hot water.

Room Facilities: Toilet inside with hot shower (Western toilet), Living room with table & chairs, Living room outside with sleeping chair, Free water, Bath & face towels, Fire place and Clothes towels place

Bungalows Facilities: Free Wi-Fi and internet, Telephone & Fax service, Laundry services, Car-parking and Swimming Poll

Our Services: Arrival / Departure transfers (extra charge) Travel Booking, Offer as: Trekking, Biking, Kayaking, Homestay, Combination Tours Service, Transportation Service, Bicycle Rental, Bus and Air ticket.

Booking or Contact us:
Mobile: +856-20-2239 0195; WhatsApp: +856-20-2881 9198
E-mail: phouiu_lnt@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.phouiubungalows.com

More than hundred local restaurants and drinking offer Lao, Chinese, Thai and Western style food, choose one of the restaurants located along the main road. Excellent Lao coffee and baguettes are also available throughout the day. Some famous local food and beverages are Kao Soi(Soft rice noodle soup), bitter bamboo shoot soup and rattan dipping sauce from Luang Namtha’s fresh market, Lao Hai (rice wine in a jar) and the ubiquitous Lao Lao.

Luang Namtha Night Market
Luang Namtha night market in located in the center of the town where local villagers from different ethnic minority groups around Luang Namtha offer unique local foods and handicraft. The night market opens every day evening and is good place to visit and eating typical Lao dishes. The local handicraft from Tai Dam, Tai Deang, Khmu, Tai Lue, Akha and Lanten are available over there.