Organic Farm in Vang Vieng

Tham Jang cave

The sunset in Vang Vieng

The mountainous sightseeing in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng Bicycle tour

Kayaking in Vang Vieng

Tubing in Vang Vieng

Travel to Vang Vieng to take part in the different tourist activities and games

Tubing is one of the most interested game in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng overview

Vang Vieng is far from Vientiane (the capital of Laos) about 175km, is a peaceful and quiet town, is surrounded by limestone mountains and large forests, and offers a variety of unique activities such as kayaking, trekking, elephant riding, canoeing, and especially tubing. 

Best time to travel to Vang Vieng?

The best time to visit Vang Vieng and enjoy all of its best activities is from November to March when the average temperature is around 25 degrees.

How to travel to Vang Vieng?

All visitors should arrive by car because there is no airport in Vang Vieng. The distance between Vientiane (Laos’ capital) and Vang Vieng is about 175 kilometers and takes about 4 hours by private car/taxi, about 5hrs by bus/minivan, and about 6hrs by the local bus.
The train ride from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng takes about 3hrs, while the bus or drive takes about 5hrs.

Things to do in Vang Vieng

1. Motorbiking around the area by renting a motorbike for about 10 USD per day
2. Explore the Kaeng Nyui Waterfall
3. A short journey to the picture-perfect village of Ban Pha Tang to discover the Pha Tang Bridge & temple
4. Experience Lagoons & Viewpoints as well as visit Phu Kham Cave  (remember to bring a swimsuit and a towel with you to enjoy a swim and some relaxation time at the lagoons).
5. Stay at Vieng Tara Villa Rice fields or purchase food and drinks from the restaurant to enjoy the beautiful lush rice fields at the back and a long boardwalk that crosses the paddies.
6. Enjoy the sunset at Nam Xay Viewpoint
7. Kayak down the Nam Song River
8. Discover Tham Chang Cave 

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