Itinenary
Vientiane - Vang Vieng - cave visiting
At 08.30 am our local guide and driver will pick you at your hotel in Vientiane then we head to Vang Vieng, a small town next to the Nam Song River that is surrounded by jagged limestone karsts. Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, check in hotel.
In the afternoon at 14.00 pm we will start our trip to Tham Jung cave, the home for migrating people, who settled near the town’s southern Meuang Xong Village to rise vegetables. The locals stumbled into the cavern during the civil war, while seeking refuge deep in the forest. Next we head to Tham Loup (Deep cave for cave exploration. This cave is known for its many stalagmites and stalactites. Back to hotel in late afternoon and relax.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng
Factsheet for this day
Route: by private car
Vientiane - Vang Vieng : 130 km – 3hours drive
Local Guide: English Speaking Guide
Vang Vieng - cycling around
Start your full day biking tour with the exploration of one of the most unusual caves in the area: Tham Phoukham, the highly auspicious and venerated "Cave of the Golden Crab". Its hidden corridors are filled with an endless array of stalagmites and stalactites, besides underground lakes, deep wells and up to 80m high chimneys. Continuing westwards, the trail gets increasingly rough. We follow the narrow valley of the Houay San stream until the Pha Deng, namely "red cliff", comes into sight to your right. The village of Phonxay is the first on the banks of the Nam Khouang. The road continues south as a dirt track in good condition running parallel to the Nam Khouang. At the crossroads in Ban Nathong Tai, the road to the Nam Song Bridge is met again. Back in hotel Vang Vieng.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng
Factsheet for this day
Route: by bike
Vang Vieng around by bike : 14 km
Local Guide: English Speaking Guide
Vang Vieng - kayaking and visiting organic farm
Today we discover the nature beauty of Vang Vieng. We will be transferred shortly to the Khmu village of Viengsamay about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. From here we paddle downstream the Nam Song River. On the way we stop to explore some stunning caves, take a short trek and visit to the Organic Farm, where mulberry tea and a variety of fruit wines are produced. Back to Vang Vieng Town in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast,
Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng
Factsheet for this day
Route: by Tuk Tuk
Vang Vieng : 12 km – 30 minutes by Tuk Tuk
Kayaking: 3 hours
Local Guide: English Speaking Guide
Vang Vieng – Vientiane
Enjoy your last morning here then we depart back to Vientiane for your Departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Have a good journey & See you again!
Factsheet for this day
Route: by private car
Vang Vieng – Vientiane: 130 km – 3hours drive
Local Guide: English Speaking Guide
Included
Day 1 | Vientiane - Vang Vieng - cave visiting |
Day 2 | Vang Vieng cycling trip |
Day 3 | Vang Vieng - kayaking - balloon |
Day 4 | Vang Vieng - Vientiane |
City | Hotel | Remarks |
Vang Vieng | Elephant Crossing Deluxe Room | 3 Star |
Group size | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 person | Single supplement |
Land Tour/ person | 569 | 431 | 397 | 93 |
Total/ person | 569 | 431 | 397 |
• Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
• Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
• Kayaking, biking in Vang Vieng
• Service of English speaking guides in every location
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Excludes:
• International flights
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal travel insurance