THE THAKHEK LOOP, LAOS (2024) | How To Do The Thakhek Loop By Motorbike (+ Highlights & Tips)

Stretching over two provinces (Khammouane & Bolikhamxay Province) in the south of Laos, the Thakhek Loop is the most scenic motorbike route in the country. This 450 km or 280 mile journey takes you along towering karst peaks, refreshing springs, countless caves, and authentic countryside villages. It takes at least 3 to 5 days to complete the loop, moving in a counter-clockwise direction from Thakhek. In this video, we share our complete itinerary for the Thakhek Loop along with all the information you need to do the trip yourself and the must-visit stops along the way. We’ve broken the loop into 4 parts and we recommend making each part one day like we did since that will allow you to see all of the main highlights without rushing.
Part 1: Thakhek to Thalang - Nakai Plateau
🛵 Distance: 100 km / 62 mi (2-3 hours)
☑️ Highlights: Nong Thao lake, Elephant (Xang) cave, Xieng Liab cave, Tha Falang, Nang Aen cave, Song Sou waterfall
😴 Where we stayed: Phosy Thalang: www.booking.com/hotel/la/phos...
Part 2: Thalang to Nahin
🛵 Distance: 106 km / 66 mi (2.5-3.5 hours)
☑️ Highlights: Thalang boat tour, sandstone Buddha rock sculptures, Dragon cave & viewpoint, Cool pool & Ban Na Pavan
😴 Where we stayed: Sanhak Guesthouse & Restaurant: www.booking.com/hotel/la/sanh...
Part 3: Kong Lor Cave
🛵 Distance: 84 km / 52 mi out-and-back (2-3 hours)
☑️ Highlights: Kong Lor cave, ban natane, Nakai Nam Theun National Park
😴 Where we stayed: Sanhak Guesthouse & Restaurant: www.booking.com/hotel/la/sanh...
Part 4: Nahin to Thakhek
🛵 Distance: 145 km / 90 mi (3-4 hours)
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☑️ Half-day adventure tour of The Rock: greendiscoverylaos.com/tours/...
☑️ Full-day adventure tour of The Rock: greendiscoverylaos.com/tours/...
😴 Where we stayed: Inthira Thakhek: www.booking.com/hotel/la/inth...
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Day 1
3:24 Day 2
5:43 Day 3
7:40 Day 4
9:23 Thakhek Loop Travel Tips
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[@sylvainracine1678]

Thanks for the video. I'm in Thakhek for only one night, so you video saved me a lot 😂

[@ravindersingh8903]

Good information with a beautiful video ❤❤

[@isaacmont3623]

Great video with a lot of great information and tips. Will be there in April. Cant wait.

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!

[@arctravels]

As a travel vlogger myself I recently came across your channel while planning my Cambodia trip. Now it looks like I have some great options for Laos. Thanks :)

[@worldwildhearts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@SoobiExplore]

Amazing guide, this is gonna help me a lot !

[@DeekshithGAcharya]

Yet another amazing travel content , as always 👍

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@FlowerGold-he2kc]

Stay safe and drive carefully. Very beautiful nature 😘😍🥰

[@worldwildhearts]

Laos' finest! 👌

[@travling_IN_MOROCCO2640]

Nice video 👍

[@Huzoor_garib_nawaz_official]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@738udco-75-tfkf]

Awesome content and beautiful scenery. I’m planning my Lao trip itinerary for this December. My husband and I don’t like caves, so we’ll skip that. This is very helpful. Thank you so much for the information 👍👏👏❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!!

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The greats of the content createur

[@worldwildhearts]

thank you!

[@cristiansupertramp861]

Hi guys, I'm writing to you from Italy. I would like to know if "the loop" can also be traveled by car and if the road is passable in August or if there are problems due to the monsoons. Thanks for the reply!!!!!

[@worldwildhearts]

You can absolutely drive it by car! The roads are wide enough for cars to pass. Just bear in mind that there are many trucks on the road so you might be a bit slower when behind one!

[@Dv_mustang]

May I ask what you did with all of your luggage during the trip?

[@worldwildhearts]

We left our big bags at the hotel we stayed at. But you can also leave it at the motorbike rental place (they have lockers). We only took a small backpack with essentials

[@Dv_mustang]

Awesome! Thank you for the information. I was beginning to panic as I leave Vientiane in two days to explore the loop.

[@TouristTravelPK]