Stunning Views Await at the Orchid Path to Reservoir Viewpoint

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start from the center of Thakhek, the capital of Khammouane Province. Head north on Route 13 for approximately 30 km until you reach the junction with Route 12. Turn left onto Route 12 and continue for about 15 km. Look for signs indicating Nakay Neua. Once you arrive in Nakay Neua, use Google Maps to navigate to the specific coordinates Q33X+VC3, Unnamed Road, which will take you directly to the Orchid Path to Reservoir Viewpoint. Expect the drive to take around 1 hour with normal traffic conditions.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, you can take a local bus or shared taxi from Thakhek to Nakay Neua. Buses leave regularly from the Thakhek bus station and the fare is typically around 20,000 LAK. After arriving in Nakay Neua, you can hire a tuk-tuk or a motorbike taxi to take you to the Orchid Path to Reservoir Viewpoint. Make sure to confirm the fare beforehand, which should not exceed 30,000 LAK for the short trip.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk from Nakay Neua to the viewpoint, it’s a pleasant 3 km hike. From the center of Nakay Neua, head towards the north along the Unnamed Road. The path is relatively straightforward and leads directly to the viewpoint. It should take approximately 30-40 minutes to reach the destination on foot, and the scenery along the way is quite beautiful.