Tour type
Tour Level: High level
Tour Comfort: Superior
Tour Period: 2 Days
tour highlights
- Visit the fascinating Vang Xang archaeological site
- Explore the Ban Houei Mo fish market village
- Take a boat ride along the Nam Song River
- Soak up the expansive views from the Tham Chang cave
- Wander through a local fresh produce market
tour details
Serene cliffs, lush greenery and bustling river life – all part of Vang Vieng’s allure and charm!
From the hotel in Vientiane, transfer to the Vang Xang archaeological site. The name means ‘Elephant Palace’, a reference to the elephant graveyard found in the vicinity. The site, which consists of a cluster of 10 high-relief Buddha sculptures on cliffs, is usually assigned to an 11th century Mon provenance.
The tour continues with a visit to the fish market village named Ban Houei Mo. Afterwards, continue to Vang Vieng and check into the hotel. The small provincial town of Vang Vieng is nestled along a scenic bend of the Nam Song River. The main attraction is the karst topography lining the west bank of the river. There are also sugar loaf hills and dramatic cliffs covered by lush vegetation and peppered by caves and caverns.
After having lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon will continue with riding a small boat for 30 minutes (2 persons per boat) on the Nam Song River and then visiting the biological gardens and the natural Tham Chang cave. Here there is an underground spring and a stunning view over the valley. During the 19th century, the cave was used as a bunker in defence against marauding Yunnanese.
After visiting the cave, return to Vang Vieng Township for further exploration and then have dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
The tour continues with a visit to the fish market village named Ban Houei Mo. Afterwards, continue to Vang Vieng and check into the hotel. The small provincial town of Vang Vieng is nestled along a scenic bend of the Nam Song River. The main attraction is the karst topography lining the west bank of the river. There are also sugar loaf hills and dramatic cliffs covered by lush vegetation and peppered by caves and caverns.
After having lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon will continue with riding a small boat for 30 minutes (2 persons per boat) on the Nam Song River and then visiting the biological gardens and the natural Tham Chang cave. Here there is an underground spring and a stunning view over the valley. During the 19th century, the cave was used as a bunker in defence against marauding Yunnanese.
After visiting the cave, return to Vang Vieng Township for further exploration and then have dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel and then visit a local market. Afterward, explore an organic farm, visit the small town of Ban Phatang, stop at a Hmong minority village and then visit Ban Phatao.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and then return by road to Vientiane in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and then return by road to Vientiane in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
includes
- Accommodation in shared double/twin room with air conditioning (AC) and private bathroom
- Meals as stated in the programme B= Breakfast, L= Lunch & D= Dinner
- Transfers and tours with English-speaking guides in private air conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
- Mineral water available in the vehicles
excludes
- Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
- International airfare to / from Laos (quoted separately, if requested)
- Optional tours
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Surcharges for Lao Pimai (New Year)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditures, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities, etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
- Drinks with meals
- Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking or when available
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
notes
Upon request, a licensed French, German, Spanish or other language-speaking guide can accompany participants for the whole duration of the trip at an additional cost.
Tour code: VTETVVI2
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