Vientiane, Laos

Vang Vieng and the Nam Song Valley

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The notebook of Vang Vieng and the Nam Song Valley

Get high on the day.

Vang Vieng is located in a river valley dominated by limestone reliefs. Caves, landscaped lagoons and viewpoints are discovered with very different conditions depending on the rains.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 4 days

Best time

Winter · Spring

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

Mountain · River · Countryside

Accessibility

Limited accessibility

Rhythm

Modular rhythm

General presentation

Vang Vieng and the Nam Song Valley

Vang Vieng is located in a river valley dominated by limestone reliefs. Caves, landscaped lagoons and viewpoints are discovered with very different conditions depending on the rains.

Check access, bookings and opening times with the site before visiting.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Nam Song River
Tham Chang Cave
Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon

Before you choose

Check access, bookings and opening times with the site before visiting.

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

River

Nam Song River

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The Nam Song crosses the Vang Vieng sector at the foot of limestone reliefs. riverbanks and nautical activities must be addressed according to the water flow, the weather and local authorizations.

Cave

Tham Chang Cave

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Tham Chang, also written Tham Jang, is a cave near Vang Vieng. The steps and open rooms are discovered by checking the conditions of access on site.

Lake

Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon

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The Lagon blue Vang Vieng is a leisure site in the valley. The colour and clarity of the water change according to the rains; follow the bathing indications of the place.