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: https://www.booking.com/hotel/la/phosy-thalang-laos.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

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: https://www.booking.com/hotel/la/sanhak-guesthouse-1.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

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: https://www.booking.com/hotel/la/sanhak-guesthouse-1.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

Part 4: Nahin to Thakhek
🛵 Distance: 145 km / 90 mi (3-4 hours)
☑️ The Rock 2-hour adventure tour: https://greendiscoverylaos.com/tours/highlights-of-the-rock/
☑️ Half-day adventure tour of The Rock: https://greendiscoverylaos.com/tours/the-rock-challenge-half-day/
☑️ Full-day adventure tour of The Rock: https://greendiscoverylaos.com/tours/the-rock-challenge-full-day/
😴 Where we stayed: Inthira Thakhek: https://www.booking.com/hotel/la/inthira-thakhek.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

NOTE: THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED - REVIEW IS BASED ON OUR ACTUAL EXPERIENCE

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- The Gibbon Experience: https://youtu.be/EalsfRu_4_8
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Canyons by Analaska
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Verve Remake Version by Assaf Ayalon
Endless Travel by Tiko Tiko
Face To Face by Analaska

🎥 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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