Khammouane

A hidden karst wonderland in central Laos, whose biggest draws are the Thakhek Loop motorbike trip and Kong Lor Cave.

Khammouane Province lies in central Laos, facing Thailand across the Mekong to the west and bordering Vietnam to the east, with spectacular limestone karst scenery. The Thakhek Loop, starting from the provincial capital, Thakhek, is a popular motorbike route passing caves, valleys, reservoirs and villages; the most famous stop is Kong Lor Cave, where you can travel by boat through an underground river. The Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge connects to Nakhon Phanom in Thailand. Roads are in best condition in the dry season (November to April), while some sections are difficult in the rainy season.

Destinations

• Thakhek Loop

Itineraries

• Thakhek Loop & Kong Lor Cave Motorbike Tour – Ride a motorbike counter-clockwise along the loop, passing caves, a reservoir with dead trees, and karst peaks to reach…
• Laos North-to-South Mekong Traverse – Travel all the way south from Luang Prabang, passing through Vang Vieng, the Thakhek Loop, and Pakse, before ending in…