Vang Vieng Discovery Tour 4 Caves and 2 Villages

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

Discover the ultimate underground and cultural highlights of Vang Vieng on a comprehensive full-day discovery tour. Explore four distinct limestone caves—including Elephant Cave (Tham Xang), Water Cave (Tham Nam) with its thrilling tube floating experience, Tham Hoi, and Tham Loup. Visit two traditional ethnic villages to experience authentic rural life and observe age-old craft traditions, complete with a delicious Lao-style picnic lunch and round-trip hotel transfers.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Cave tubing gear headlamps and inner tubes
  • 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 to visit Elephant Cave, famous for its natural elephant-shaped stalactite and historic Buddha statues.
  2. Tham Nam Water Cave
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Trek to nearby Water Cave. Put on headlamps, sit on inner tubes, and pull along fixed ropes into the dark subterranean river chamber to explore unique rock formations.
  3. Vang Vieng
    1h
    Trek to nearby Water Cave. Put on headlamps, sit on inner tubes, and pull along fixed ropes into the dark subterranean river chamber to explore unique rock formations.
  4. Tham Loup & Tham Hoi Caves
    1h 45m · Admission ticket included
    Explore Tham Hoi Cave, guarded by a large Buddha statue at its entrance, followed by Tham Loup Cave, known for its grand cavern hall and impressive hanging stalactites.
  5. Vang Vieng
    1h 30m
    Visit Hmong & Khmu Ethnic Minority Villages to observe traditional Lao house architecture, meet local residents, and learn about indigenous customs and daily life,
  6. Vang Vieng
    30m
    Board your vehicle for a comfortable return drive back to central Vang Vieng with 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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