City: Vientiane Province
Top Things to do in Vientiane Province
Top Restaurants in Vientiane Province
What to do and see in Vientiane Province, Laos: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Yoga in Vang Vieng
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By MCF184
I had a very nice class with Jasmine for the outdoor sunset class. The yoga shala is amazing, you have a 360 degrees view at the mountains and we also saw some hot air balloons in the air, perfect. Jasmine is a really good teacher and I liked her class a lot. Next morning I went to another class, it was inside the naga hotel, perfect mix of active flow class and passive yin class.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. Nam Xay Viewpoint
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
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.
7. Tham Chang Cave
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4.0 based on 347 reviews
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.
8. Tham Loup & Tham Hoi Caves
9. Kaeng Nyui Waterfalll
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By vacationaltravellor - Singapore, Singapore
I went up the trek while it was raining and I was pleasantly surprised that nobody was here. The drive up was bumpy but bearable. The hike up was very muddy but we could still go up carefully without slipping and it wasn't that far. There was a mini waterfall before we got up. but the actual waterfall was gorgeous and since it just rained it was flowing very hard. It wasn't super difficult to get to and not very touristy unlike the blue lagoons so I definitely recommend.
10. Tham Nam (Water cave)
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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
