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Things to do in Laos, Laos: The Best Caverns & Caves
Coordinates: 18°N 105°E / 18°N 105°E / 18; 105
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1. Chom Ong Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Kao Rao Cave
3. Pathet Lao Caves
4. Vieng Xai Cave City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
A series of caves that served as the base of the pathet lao during the revolutionary war in Laos / Vietnam war. Open as a "museum" with first rate audio tour.
Reviewed By rosief617
A very interesting tour and definitely a very important part of history that shouldn't ever be forgotten. We rented the bikes which was really good and the audio tour was very informative. Can anyone help? In the last cave we visited at the end we saw the stage that was the theatre/film screening area. I wrote down the name of the film that was played there each week as I thought it would be really interesting to see but cannot find it anyone. Can anyone remember or knows what the name of it was? Thanks
5. Kong Lor Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By RuthyTunes
It took some effort to get to and from Kong Lor, but for us the trip to the cave made it worth it. At the park entrance you pay 65,000kip per person for entry to the park and your return boat ticket. Then follows a pleasant walk through woodland to the boat launch area. On the way there are several, excellent quality, detailed information boards about the caves, formation and surrounding countryside. We checked in at the boat office and were handed over to our guide. We walked around the lake - which is a lovely cool spot for a swim after your cave experience, so would recommend wearing swimwear under your clothes - and into the cave entrance where we were handed our lifejackets and the boat was made ready. About 1/4 of the way into the cave there is a stop at an area of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites, which are lit up and you are free to explore at your leisure on foot. The underfoot surface is a little uneven at times, so you need your headtorch on. Then back on the boat for the remainder of the trip through. Once emerging from the cave there is a short trip along the river before disembarking at a collection of cafes and a handicraft shop. Again you can spend as long as you like here, we had a couple of drinks and got lunch for our driver, then took a short walk up the road to take in the spectacular scenery. Back on board for the return journey after which we had a refreshing swim in the lake. In total we spent 3-4 hours for our trip out. FYI, below are details of how we got in and out of the area as I struggled to find information about it when researching! Vientiane to Kong Lor I booked bus tickets through Baolau website. 10am bus, 130,000kip each Free songthaew pick up from city centre hotel at 9am (arranged via email from bus company) to the southern bus station Medium size (30 seat) local bus, various pick ups and drop offs, with lunch break and comfort breaks Drop off at junction near Na Hin, then songthaew 25,000kip each to Kong Lor cave Arrived about 6.15pm We stayed at Kong Lor cave guesthouse, which is just a two minute walk from the park entrance and a selection of nice restaurant options nearby. Kong Lor to Thakhek Songthaew pick up at various guest houses, starts nearest cave at 6am. 75,000kip each Many pick ups and drop offs along the way. Be prepared for a cramped, uncomfortable journey Drop off at Thakhek songthaew station at midday - also stops at the Thai border in Thakhek and the inter provincial bus station Then a tuk tuk to the town centre 25,000kip total
6. Xang Cave
7. Dragon Cave
8. Tham Loup & Tham Hoi Caves
9. Tham Nam (Water cave)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By Z5160ZBstephenm - Perth, Australia
Buy a ticket in Vang Vieng then they will pick you up and drive you to the cave. You are going to get wet so take appropriate clothes or swim wear. They supply head torch and Tube and a cave leader to look after you Lay back and Enjoy
