Laos · Water Adventure

6-Day Vientiane and Vang Vieng Adventure Tour with Kayaking

6 Days Round trip from Vientiane Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle through Vang Vieng's rice paddy fields and scenic landscapes
02 Trek to Pha Ngern cliff for sweeping views over Vang Vieng town
03 Explore Phou Kham Cave and relax at the Blue Lagoon
04 Go tubing inside the Water Cave and kayak on the Namxong River
05 Visit Tham Jang Cave and the Vangxang archaeological site
06 Watch the sunset by the Mekong riverside in Vientiane

Start in Vientiane and travel through Laos's scenic countryside, stopping at a traditional salt extraction factory, Nam Ngum Lake, and a fishermen's village before reaching Vang Vieng. Explore Vang Vieng by bicycle through rice paddy fields and dramatic landscapes, then enjoy trekking, caving, tubing, and kayaking. The journey ends back in Vientiane with visits to Tham Jang Cave and the Vangxang archaeological site, followed by a sunset by the Mekong River.

Explore Vang Vieng by bicycle through rice paddy fields and dramatic landscapes, then enjoy trekking, caving, tubing, and kayaking.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Vientiane, Vang Vieng

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Vientiane

Arrive at Wattay Airport and get picked up by your guide-driver. Head to Souphaphone Hotel.

Dinner at a local restaurant (on your own account).

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Vientiane to Nam Ngum Lake and Vang Vieng

After breakfast, depart from Vientiane. Stop on the way at the Ban Keun traditional salt extraction factory.
Continue driving to the Nam Ngum lakefront. Enjoy your lunch on the lake while taking in the beautiful landscape scenery.
After the cruise, continue driving to Vang Vieng. On the way, make a stop at Houeimaw Village, a fishermen's village.
Upon arrival, check in to the Haven Hotel and relax.

Breakfast and lunch are included for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Bicycle Adventure in Vang Vieng

After breakfast, get on a bicycle to explore the landscapes and rice paddy fields.
Then trek to the top of Pha Ngern cliff to enjoy a complete view of Vang Vieng town.
Continue your journey to Phou Kham Cave.
Have lunch at a local restaurant, and after that relax or enjoy your time at the Blue Lagoon.
Head back to your hotel.

Breakfast included. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Water Cave and Namxong River Adventure

Spend the morning on your own.
In the afternoon, explore the Water Cave, located about 15 km from Vang Vieng. Upon arrival, take part in a tubing activity inside the cave.
Continue driving to the Namxong River and kayak for the rest of the evening. After sunset, return to the hotel.

Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Return to Vientiane via Caves and Archaeological Sites

After breakfast, return to Vientiane by minivan.
On the way, stop at Tham Jang Cave and the Vangxang archaeological site. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the supermarket in Vientiane and head to the Mekong riverside for sunset.

Breakfast included. Overnight stay at Souphaphone Hotel.

Day 06

Departure from Vientiane

Head to the airport, where the tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Nam Ngum Lake, Vang Vieng rice paddy fields, Phou Kham Cave, Namxong River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Vientiane 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotels mentioned above with daily breakfast
Private services of an English-speaking Laotian driver and air-conditioned vehicles with water and cool towels
Kayaking on the Namxong River
Tubing inside the Water Cave
Admission fees at all sites as mentioned in the itinerary
Lao government tax

What's Not Included

Domestic and international flights
Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Lao visa fees

What to bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for cycling, trekking, and caving
Sun protection for outdoor activities
A change of clothes for water activities
Personal essentials and any required travel documents

Know before you go

This tour starts in Vientiane, Laos, and includes travel to Vang Vieng before returning to Vientiane.
Adventure activities on this tour include trekking, tubing, kayaking, caving, and cycling.
Airport arrival is at Wattay International Airport.

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