Lonely PlanetSep 28Top things to do in Vang Vieng, LaosVang Vieng is a rural idyll; spend a few days on a bike, zip line, tube, or even trekking and climbing, and youOffers hot air balloon tours.19 things in this storyNam Song RiverSightRiver for kayaking and tubing.Tham NamSightCave with a stream, popular for tubing.Tham LoupSightLarge, rough cavern with impressive stalactites.Tham XangSightSmall cavern with Buddha images and elephant stalactite.Tham ChangSightWell-lit cave with stairs to a viewpoint over the river.Blue Lagoon 1AttractionSpring-fed swimming spot near Tham Phu Kham.Tham Phu KhamSightSacred cave with a reclining Buddha.Green Discovery LaosPlaceOperator for excellent kayaking trips.Adam’s Rock Climbing SchoolPlaceOffers half-day climbing courses.Nam Xay ViewpointSightSteep hike with panoramic views and a motorcycle.Pha Hor Kham ViewpointSightEasier hike with two viewpoints.Above LaosCaféOffers hot air balloon tours.Tham SangSightCave located near the river crossing.Tham HoiSightCave located northwest of Tham Nam.Blue Lagoon 4SightSpring-fed swimming stop north of Tham Hoi.Sleeping WallSightSleeping CaveSightSecret CanyonSightPha Daeng MountainAttractionRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →