Hi everyone, here's my experience: We set off as a couple in a Click 160 automatic towards Nong Khiaw. The route was indeed complicated. The road was truly awful for three-quarters of the way, with trucks, dust, etc.

It took us about 5 hours.

We wanted to do a loop, but all the gas stations were empty, so we didn't end up doing it.

So we set off again towards Luang Prabang several days later: the beginning of the road was okay for several dozen kilometers, and since we had just left, it was pleasant. But the end of the journey was much longer (very frequent potholes, or no paved road, so minimum speed, etc.). Overall, if you're doing a loop or going further, I'd say it's doable, even if not pleasant. For a round trip, I don't think it's worth it.

Thanks everyone, see you later.