Limestone mountains, a blue lagoon, caves and the Nam Song river, about one hour from Vientiane on the Laos–China Railway.
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
- Route
- Vientiane → Vang Vieng → Vientiane
- Starts
- Vientiane
- Ends
- Vientiane
- Transport
- Laos–China Railway and private van
- Best for
- Nature lovers, couples, friends and families
About this tour
Vang Vieng sits among dramatic karst peaks on the Nam Song river. With the fast train it is an easy overnight escape from Vientiane: swim in a blue lagoon, explore caves, paddle the river and watch the sun set behind the mountains.
Highlights
- Fast train from Vientiane in about 1 hour
- The Blue Lagoon and Tham Phu Kham cave
- Kayaking on the Nam Song river
- Sunset over karst mountains and rice fields
- Optional: a sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Train to Vang Vieng, the lagoon and the river
Where we go
- Morning train from Vientiane to Vang Vieng (about 1 hour)
- The Blue Lagoon and Tham Phu Kham cave
- Lunch with a view of the mountains
- Kayaking on the Nam Song river
- Sunset over the karst peaks and rice fields
- Overnight
- Riverside hotel or resort in Vang Vieng
- Transport
- Laos–China Railway, then private van
- 2
Day 2
Sunrise, caves and the train back
Where we go
- Optional: sunrise hot-air balloon flight
- Tham Chang cave, above the Nam Song river
- Optional: short hike to the Nam Xay viewpoint
- Afternoon train back to Vientiane
- Overnight
- Back in Vientiane
- Transport
- Private van and Laos–China Railway
Included
- Return train tickets Vientiane–Vang Vieng (second class)
- Private van with driver in Vang Vieng
- Guide speaking Lao, English, Chinese or Thai
- 1 night in a hotel with breakfast
- Kayaking with equipment and instructor
- Entrance fees for the sights listed
- Drinking water
Not included
- Hot-air balloon flight (optional)
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses and tips
These are sample itineraries. Every tour can be private or for a group, changed to fit your dates and interests, and run with a guide in Lao, English, Chinese or Thai. Hotels, inclusions and the price are confirmed in your quotation.
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Photo: Basile Morin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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