I'm planning to take a vacation and go to both Laos and then Myanmar after that by bus. Can anyone tell me what the process for visa on arrivals for Americans and what are the nicest buses? I'm coming from Vinh Vietnam. Thanks!
You can travel on Highway 8 from Vinh City to the border crossing of Can Treo.
You can get visa on arrival on the Lao side. Cost is $35. Make sure you have the correct amount as they sometimes do not have change for large denomination notes. Best check bus companies online.
If you use a company then they can organize the VOA for you at an extra cost.
There is now a bridge across the Mekong at Xiengkok village, Long District, Luang Namtha Province in Laos which will get you into Myanmar. Opened a couple of months ago. The only land border crossing from Laos into Myanmar. Again just Google search for buses from Vientiane.
