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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.