Laos · Culture

1-Day Nam Ngum Lake Tour from Vientiane with Vang Sang Visit

1 Day Round trip from Nam Ngum Reservoir Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Vang Sang to discover Buddha bas-reliefs carved into rock from the 8th-12th centuries
02 Take a cruise on Nam Ngum Lake, the largest lake in Lao PDR
03 Enjoy wonderful mountain views and natural scenery around the lake
04 Pass through local villages and experience rural life beyond Vientiane

Enjoy the natural beauty of Nam Ngum Lake on this full-day tour from Vientiane, with a scenic boat cruise, rural landscapes, and opportunities to meet local people along the way. Explore local culture as you travel through villages, visit historic Buddha bas-reliefs at Vang Sang, and take in wonderful mountain views around the largest lake in Lao PDR. You can also try local dishes at a lakeside restaurant while experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of the area.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Nam Ngum Lake on this full-day tour from Vientiane, with a scenic boat cruise, rural landscapes, and opportunities to meet local people along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Vientiane

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nam Ngum Lake, Vang Sang and Rural Villages

Get picked up from your hotel in Vientiane at 8:00 AM. Then, your Vientiane guide and driver will escort you to Nam Ngum Lake.
On the way, stop at the Hmong village market, 52 km before continuing to Vang Sang. Discover numerous bas-reliefs representing Buddha dating back to the 8th-12th centuries. These bas-reliefs are sculpted and carved into the rock.
Continue your journey to Nam Ngum Lake, the largest lake in Lao PDR, and enjoy its great natural scenery.
Eat lunch by the lakeside at your own expense.
Enjoy a one-hour cruise on the lake and admire the beautiful greenery-filled landscape.
In the afternoon, return to Vientiane by road, driving through local villages.
Drive directly to Ban Nabor, where salt mines can be found. Close to the salt mines, there is also a zoo.
Pass by Tha Ngone village bridge, a very peaceful setting.
Arrive at your hotel and enjoy free time at leisure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nam Ngum Reservoir 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private tour.
Transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle with water and cool towels.
Services of an English-speaking Vientiane guide throughout the tour.
All entrance fees and a private traditional boat, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Lao government tax.

What's Not Included

Domestic and 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 calls, drinks, etc.
Tips for guides and drivers.
Personal travel insurance.
Lao visa fees.

Know before you go

All itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect holiday just for you.
Tour prices are guidelines only and are based on two persons travelling together, sharing a double or twin room in three-star accommodation. Each tour price can be adjusted depending on budget, activities included, and the standard of accommodation desired.
Tour and airfare prices include all applicable taxes and are subject to change without prior notice until services are booked.
You are booking directly with a local travel company, allowing you to save on the cost of your holiday. These tailor-made tours are designed by locals who investigate every aspect of the trip themselves, giving you a unique view of each destination.

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