Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
It costs 55,000K to rent a tube plus a 60,000K refundable deposit. Life jackets are
available and you can rent a dry bag for 20,000K. The fee includes transport to the tubing
drop-off point (3.5km), but keep in mind that you must return the tube before 6pm, other-
wise you'll have to pay a 20,000K late fee. If you lose your tube, you have to pay
60,000K. Enjoy!
Kayaking
Kayaking is almost as popular as tubing, and trips typically combine with either visits to
caves and villages, optional climbing, cycling and the traverse of a few rapids, the danger
of which depends on the speed of the water. There are loads of operators and prices are
about US$15 per person per day. Kayaking trips to Vientiane along the Nam Lik (Lik
River) are conducted by the excellent Green Discovery (
Click here
)
, which also runs
kayaking adventures on the Nam Song, and involve a lot of paddling. This is only possible
post-monsoon, when the water is sufficiently high.
Another useful tour operator for kayaking is VLT (
Click here
)
.
Rock Climbing
In just a few years the limestone walls around Vang Vieng have gained a reputation as
some of the best climbing in Southeast Asia. More than 200 routes have been identified
and most have been bolted.
Adam's Rock Climbing School
ROCK CLIMBING
( 020 5501 0832;
www.laos-climbing.com
;
opposite the hospital; half-/full-day climbing 180,000/
260,000K, 2-day course US$100; )
The only dedicated climbing outfit in town, with experi-
enced, multilingual guides and sturdy kit.
Hot-Air Ballooning
Best enjoyed first thing in the morning, hot-air ballooning is the perfect way to take in the
jaw-dropping scenery. Flights with
Travel With Your Eyes
( 020 9691 82222)
take place at
6.30am, 4pm & 4.30pm (US$80) and last approximately 40 minutes. To book contact Mr
Vone at VLT (
Click here
)
.
Caves
After tubing, caving is the town's main attraction. The stunning limestone karst around
Vang Vieng is honeycombed with tunnels and caverns. You can buy a map and do the
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