Location: Vang Vieng
Top Things to do in Vang Vieng
What to do and see in Vang Vieng, Laos: The Best Places and Tips
Vang Vieng (Lao: ວັງວຽງ) is a tourist-oriented town in Laos in Vientiane Province about four hours bus ride north of the capital. The town lies on the Nam Song River. The most notable feature of the area is the karst hill landscape surrounding the town.
Restaurants in Vang Vieng
1. Tham Nam (Water cave)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 376 reviews
Reviewed By Francis_Halin - Mont Saint Guibert
Nice place to relax, not far from Vang Vieng. Easy to reach by car, easy to park. The walk to the cave is nice along the mounts and a suspended bridge. Possible to eat some bee larvae along the trail. Nice to see if you are in the area, not really the goal of a trip.
2. Tham Chang Cave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By A B
Is what the guy selling the tickets and renting out the torches said to us before we went to the cave. He is right. Bring some kind of flashlight. The cave is really big and interesting. It was worth the steep 10 minute walk to get to it.
3. Pha Ngern View Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By melanie259 - Waikato Region, New Zealand
This could be one of Vang Viengs most overlooked, yet definitely MUST DO attractions, which apart form the small 10,000 kip entrance fee is basically free, fun and the view at the top is something so spectacular, you will be captivated and inclined to just sit on the platform for some time and take it all in.
I hired a bike over the other side of the bridge and biked out to the entrance, theres ample secure place to leave your locked bike.
The climb to the top was certainly not easy, and I would say its challenging to difficult.
I had no idea what to expect, and I actually just had jandals (crazy kiwi), but as ive been backpacking super light thru SEA for almost 3 years, jandals are my ONLY footwear...
The view at the top, (did I mention that), was totally awesome, and there is a little platform up there to just sit and take in the wonder of it all, and also a "shop" YES!!! selling water (thank goodness) and other snacks and beverages.
The return climb down was just as challenging, but I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
The "guardians of this mountain" were so lovely and invited me to sit with them at their house and offered me a drink. THIS IS A MUST DO.
4. Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Giles C
Not so many activities but relaxing. You just lying down and the water will do everything. There is a beautiful cave here
5. Wat Kang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By nellielim - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We visited this Wat at twilight. There is a huge sitting Buddha image in the open at the front. The temple was closed so we just walked around the grounds and enjoyed the sunset.
6. Tham Loup & Tham Hoi Caves
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
7. Blue Lagoon 3
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Lawrence S - Santa Clara, California
It's actually more of a swimming pool than a lagoon. There are zip lines, swings, tubes, kayaks, rafts, and other assorted items to pass the time. The water is indeed blue. The toilets are pretty rustic and I have no idea how people wash their hands. Thus, I was afraid to eat anything that was not already pre-packaged from the snack bar.
We spent an hour here and the kids had a great time in the pool (lagoon). Cost is $10,000 Kip per person.
