Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Surrounding 3 Days
Overview
After visiting Vientiane, the capital of Laos, travel through the stunning mountains to UNESCO World Heritage site Luang Prabang, with a stop in the scenic valley of Vang Vieng. Along the way, you’ll see historic temples, cruise down scenic rivers on relaxing boat rides, explore limestone caves, and take in the breathtaking scenery from mountain heights and emerald valleys
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport by A/C vehicle
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: VIENTIANE PICK UP – FULL DAY CITY TOUR
Stop At: Vientiane, Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture
Pick up at airport or hotel. You are seeing the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the national icon of Laos, That Luang Stupa, stopping along the way to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, from there you visit COPE Center. The COPE was created in response to the need to provide UXO survivors with the care and support they required, namely by way of orthotic and prosthetic devices. This museum was set after in 1997 to help covering the victim during Indochina war. Overnight in Vientiane
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Azalea Parkview Hotel or similar
Day 2: VIENTIANE – VANG VIENG
Stop At: Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province
We leave the capital early for our journey northbound; we will see some breath-taking scenery enroute as we pass through spectacular countryside towards the mountainous region. Along the way we visit the busy and colourful market of Thalat where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. A next stop of our trip is Vang Xang, famous for its archaeological site dating back to the 11th century. We reach our final destination Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Silver Naga Hotel or similar
Day 3: VANG VIENG ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE - VIENTIANE
Stop At: Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon, 7km West of Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos
Set off down the beautiful Nam Song River which offers various small but fun rapids along the way to our first stop at Tham Xang Cave. Here we will walk up to the massive theater like cave while hearing about local history about the area!
After emerging from the cave a short kayaking will lead us to a picnic spot on the riverside where we shall enjoy lunch. After lunch we shall continue down the river until the next stop at the Organic Farm where mulberry tea and a variety of different fruit wines are produced.
Continuing on downstream we arrive at Tham None Cave which is one of the largest caves in Vang Vieng! It served as a bomb shelter for local villagers during the Second Indochina War. However, today it is home to a bat family and the 'Magic Stone of Vang Vieng'. The final leg of the journey is a gentle paddle downstream to Vang Vieng where we shall arrive just in time to catch the sunset.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: VIENTIANE PICK UP – FULL DAY CITY TOUR
Stop At: Vientiane, Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture
Pick up at airport or hotel. You are seeing the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the national icon of Laos, That Luang Stupa, stopping along the way to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, from there you visit COPE Center. The COPE was created in response to the need to provide UXO survivors with the care and support they required, namely by way of orthotic and prosthetic devices. This museum was set after in 1997 to help covering the victim during Indochina war. Overnight in Vientiane
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Azalea Parkview Hotel or similar
Day 2: VIENTIANE – VANG VIENG
Stop At: Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province
We leave the capital early for our journey northbound; we will see some breath-taking scenery enroute as we pass through spectacular countryside towards the mountainous region. Along the way we visit the busy and colourful market of Thalat where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. A next stop of our trip is Vang Xang, famous for its archaeological site dating back to the 11th century. We reach our final destination Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Silver Naga Hotel or similar
Day 3: VANG VIENG ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE - VIENTIANE
Stop At: Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon, 7km West of Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos
Set off down the beautiful Nam Song River which offers various small but fun rapids along the way to our first stop at Tham Xang Cave. Here we will walk up to the massive theater like cave while hearing about local history about the area!
After emerging from the cave a short kayaking will lead us to a picnic spot on the riverside where we shall enjoy lunch. After lunch we shall continue down the river until the next stop at the Organic Farm where mulberry tea and a variety of different fruit wines are produced.
Continuing on downstream we arrive at Tham None Cave which is one of the largest caves in Vang Vieng! It served as a bomb shelter for local villagers during the Second Indochina War. However, today it is home to a bat family and the 'Magic Stone of Vang Vieng'. The final leg of the journey is a gentle paddle downstream to Vang Vieng where we shall arrive just in time to catch the sunset.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Group discount is available for group size of 3 or more
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Lorenzo_T
July 2022
This is one of the best part of my 18 days trip to Indochina. Thank you Bravo Indochina Tours for excellent services
This is one of the best part of my 18 days trip to Indochina. Thank you Bravo Indochina Tours for excellent services