Vang Vieng Caving and Tubing on Nam Song River

Vang Vieng, Laos
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Vang Vieng underground caverns and river landscapes on an immersive day trip. Explore Elephant Cave (Tham Xang) to admire ancient Buddha statues and unique natural stalactite formations. Grab an inner tube and headlamp to float through the mysterious dark waterways of Water Cave (Tham Nam) using guided ropes. Savor a delicious traditional Lao picnic lunch by the water before enjoying a scenic open-air river tubing drift down the Nam Song River with convenient hotel round-trip transfers.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Inner tubes headlamps and life jackets for cave and river tubing
  • Swimwear towels and sunscreen
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Hotel pickup in central Vang Vieng followed by a short drive north. Cross a suspension bridge over the river to explore Elephant Cave, home to a natural elephant-shaped stalactite formation and historic Buddha shrines.
  2. Tham Nam Water Cave
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Trek a short distance to Water Cave. Equip headlamps and helmets, sit on inner tubes, and pull yourself along guiding ropes into the underground cave chamber to view unique natural rock structures.
  3. Vang Vieng
    1h
    Recharge with a freshly cooked Lao-style picnic lunch near the riverbank featuring grilled skewers fried rice fresh baguettes and seasonal fruits.
  4. 2h
    Jump back into your tube and launch onto the open waters of the Nam Song River. Float gently downstream past countryside farms limestone karsts and green mountain landscapes.
  5. Vang Vieng
    30m
    Reach the tubing exit point and board your transport back to central Vang Vieng for hotel drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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