City: Vientiane Province
Top Things to do in Vientiane Province
Top Restaurants in Vientiane Province
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Vientiane Province (also known as rural Vientiane) (Lao ແຂວງວຽງຈັນ) is a province of Laos, located in the northwest of the country. As of 2015 the province had a total population of 419,090 people. Vientiane Province is a large province, covering an area of 15,927 square kilometres (6,149 sq mi) with 10 districts in mid north-western Laos. The province borders Luang Prabang Province to the north, Xiangkhouang Province to the northeast, Bolikhamxai Province to the east, Vientiane Prefecture and Thailand to the south, and Xaignabouli Province to the west. The principal towns are Vang Vieng and Muang Phôn-Hông. Several kilometres to the south of Vang Vieng is one of Laos's largest lakes, Nam Ngum. Much of this area, particularly the forests of the southern part, are under the Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area. The principal rivers flowing through the province are the Nam Song River, Nam Ngum River and the Nam Lik River.
Restaurants in Vientiane Province
1. Central Climbers School
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
With over 10 years of rock climbing experience we are the top climbing provider in Laos. Central Climbers School teaching guides have climbed the various faces of Vang Vieng for years you know you are in the safest hands. All courses include: High quality climbing gear Multilingual (English, Lao, Thai) speaking instructors Transportation Drinking water and food as desired.
2. Uncle Tom's Trails - Private Day Tours
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5.0 based on 259 reviews
Uncle Toms is a motorcycle school/tour operator offering tours and riding tuition for beginners and more experienced riders in the Kasi region of Laos PDR. Mainly using four stroke multi purpose bikes,training is over two half day sessions (an afternoon plus a morning session together with a night stay in Kasi district) plus smaller manual bikes for training,we also now offer training for semi auto/auto bikes(over a single half day, either a morning or afternoon including a night stay prior or after the training). Tours over multi days also available on either manual or semi auto bikes.. British operator. Always best to book in advance due to limited places each day. Training is limited to two persons at one time and We are based in the amazing Kasi District which is 55 kilometers north of Vang Vieng Town.booking ahead of time highly recommended.please contact us to arrange everything for you.
3. Above Laos Ballooning Adventures
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
The only Lao-French owned, operated and regulated by the Civil Aviation ballooning company! Drift gently above the lovely valley of Nathong, surrounded by the dramatic karst cliffs, in one of our small to medium-sized balloons (max. 8 passengers for the largest balloon). An unforgettable moment with a friendly and competent team, followed by bubbles, snacks and a souvenir certificate.
4. Riverside Sala Spa
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Located on the bank of the Nam Song river, Riverside Sala Spa offers spectacular views over the karst hill landscape and the surrounding scenery. With its elegant open-air architecture, it is truly a world apart where guests can discover the pleasure and benefits of traditional Lao therapies, combined with modern Western techniques. Exclusive treatments have been designed from age-old local practices and medicinal herbs, including the Riverside Signature Journey that ends with an herbal sauna session facing the mountains - An experience not to be missed, and the best way to release stress and impurities from your body. Riverside Sala Spa is part of Riverside Boutique Resort.
Reviewed By harsanyikrisztina - Budapest, Hungary
We stayed at the Riverside Boutique Resort for 3 nights and decided to try the Sala Spa on our last night. We had a really intense and busy day exploring the area so having a relaxing massage was the best way to end our day. The Spa is located at a remote area inside the Riverside Resort, right next to the Nam Song River. The ambience of the place is very quiet and relaxing and it offers an amazing view over the mountains. Both me and my boyfriend opted for the 60 minute long traditional Laos massage and we absolutely loved it! The masseuse used her body weight to make pressures on our muscles and then stretched them out. She started from our feet and then she moved up to our legs, backs, arms and head. The whole experience was very relaxing and much needed after a busy day. If you’re thinking about getting a massage in Vang Vieng, there is no better place for it than the Sala Spa!
5. Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By yatsoony - Acton, United Kingdom
This was a great activity to do with our young kids aged 9 and 7. We were picked up at our hotel in Vang Vieng for a scenic 45 minute drive to get to the sanctuary. When we arrived we had an interesting, informative and entertaining introductory talk by the owner of the sanctuary. This gave a background to the culture, history and threats to elephants in Laos, as well as what he is trying to achieve at the sanctuary. A fairly easy trek (waterproof shoes provided) through a beautiful landscape took us to the elephants’ natural habitat. We were able to feed the elephants with bananas and then bathe them in a nearby river. We then trekked back to the sanctuary buildings with elephants, during which we saw them having a mud bath. Back at the sanctuary buildings we fed them some more and were in turn fed a delicious Lao lunch. It was an amazing privilege to be at such close quarters with these gentle, curious and majestic animals. There are four elephants currently at the sanctuary. Groups of visitors (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) are limited in numbers so as to maintain a good visitor-elephant ratio. I can thoroughly recommend this activity as an inspirational way to spend half a day!
6. Mekong River
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Stevo021 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
I have been I seen the Mekong in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam. I was recently in Luang Prabang and I jumped on a chance for a river cruise down the Mekong to the Pak Ou caves.It's a good trip, the mountains that follow the river make for great scenery. So peaceful on the river and we stopped at a village on the river to see their handicrafts and try their local whiskey. The caves were interesting with all their buddha statues inside. So if you are in Luang Prabang it's worth a trip down the Mekong to see the beautiful countryside.
7. Green Discovery Laos
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Mist-shrouded limestone karsts popping out of endless paddy fields, timeless caves, ancient ruins, mulberry groves and organic mulberry tea, adrenaline-charged river adventures, lazy bike rides are the trademark of Vang Vieng.
8. Perfect Journey
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Perfect Journey is a brand new tour operator company creating activities on the Nam Ngum Lake. We are proud to offer high quality services on such a beautiful area, featuring some of the most breathtaking landscapes of LAO PDR. Cruise with us for an unforgettable experience!
9. Vang Vieng Tours
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
We are the first and only one hot air balloon operator in VangVieng Laos,Who is authorized by department of civil aviation experience VangVieng’s panoramic scenery. After you’ve done all the tour activities, you can relax and take a hot air balloon flight over Vang Vieng You can see beautiful rural scenery, Green Mountain,Clear river, and its famous limestone formations. Sunrise start at 5:30Am-6:10 AM Sunset flights start at 5:30 PM-6:10pM Flight about 30-40 minute on the sky , Please Book and pay early, as flights fill up quickly. Private Balloon over VangVieng : Fly is available for your special day as celebration as Wedding or Happy Birthday…
10. Pha Ngern View Point
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Bouncy_Boycy - Colombo, Sri Lanka
We made it to the first viewing hut in around one hour going slow with breaks. Leave early to make sure you have the time to return slowly before the lights fade. Great outdoorsy experience and view. Turn by the sign for the school and follow the signs to arrive at the entrance. Bring water and take the bottle back with you.
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