Top 10 Things to do in Vientiane Province, Laos

January 9, 2022 Jana Sager

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. Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary

Main Street Ban Savang, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos +856 20 55 414 064 [email protected] http://www.vangviengelephantsanctuary.com
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5.0 based on 201 reviews

Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary

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!

2. Pha Ngern View Point

Vang Vieng Laos
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Pha Ngern View Point

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.

3. Blue Springs & Patong cave

Nasay village South West valley of Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos +856 20 55 354 102 [email protected] http://www.bluespringsvangvieng.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Blue Springs & Patong cave

The water in the Blue Springs is fed by the surrounding karst mountains and bubbles up from the bedrock after being filtered through multiple layers. it overflows in a 1200 M2 pond we created and the continuous overflow creates a creek to the back garden. The mineral water is naturally refreshed all the time. Visitors can use the accommodation, rest, swim in the pond, use the zip line or the Tarzan jump and relax in one of the huts or on the terrace enjoying a fresh meal. The surrounding nature is stunning; laid-back villages, paddy fields and gorgeous karst mountains. Our tropical back garden will lead to a cave (20 minutes visit). Bungalows are under construction as well as a larger restaurant. We plan to organise trekkings as soon as we can offer night accommodation. The restaurant will feature a 150M2 roof terrace overlooking the valley.Folkloristic activities, such as 'Basies' and wedding can take place. We are now installing M/F changing rooms/showers. Camping can be an option.

4. Nam Xay Viewpoint

Tham Poukhan Rd Go left short before you reach the Blue Lagoon 1, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Nam Xay Viewpoint

Reviewed By 6timothyp - Elizabeth, United States

Quite the hike, view was great, and seeing the motorcycles on top of the mountain was cool. Must do.

5. Tham Chang Cave

Meuang Xong Village, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos
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4.0 based on 347 reviews

Tham Chang Cave

Reviewed By Wakey6511

Worth visiting the caves, will need to be prepared for the steep steps and a fair few of them. Once you get to the top worth the work as the caves inside are pretty cool.

6. Tham Nam (Water cave)

15 km north of Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos
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4.0 based on 458 reviews

Tham Nam (Water cave)

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

7. Tham Khan Cave

Vang Vieng Laos
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Tham Khan Cave

Reviewed By ScotsmanEssexUK

Ait of a climb up to the start but it was worth it with lovely views of Vang Vieng and the river. The cave was also quite spectular

8. Wat Kang

Sengsavang, Vang Vieng Laos
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Wat Kang

9. Blue Lagoon 3

Vang Vieng Laos
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4.0 based on 163 reviews

Blue Lagoon 3

Reviewed By goodmclean - Brisbane, Australia

After a bone jarring one hour tuk tuk ride, we arrived at the lagoon at 10am. We were the only people there to start with. The water was not as blue as the photos, but still lovely and clear. The water was cold, but not freezing. The swing and zip line over the water are the highlight, but there are still lots of other things if you are not into flying into the water! Tyre tubes, bamboo rafts, beam/log to walk along, kayaks, so much to do. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced (most meals 20,000 - 30,000) We thought maybe an hour or two would be plenty of time, but we ended up spending 5 hours here. Such an incredible day. Can’t recommend it enough.

10. Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon

7km West of Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng 1003 Laos +856 20 55 528 090 http://www.laokim.com
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3.5 based on 1,560 reviews

Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon

Reviewed By Crouchies71

Amazing.. Seriously amazing and fun.. Get a mountain bike and explore... Its easily the cheapest and most fun way of doing the lagoons and caves. You will not be disspointed. The whole loop is no more than 5 hours so is a proper day out and No carbon footprint and no falling off a moped and ruining yourself and your stay... Get up get out and lively in the most beautiful country in the world bar none... Anyone who thinks Laos vang vieng has nothing to offer but a drinking culture just needs to cross the bridge to paradise xx

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