LAOS – Vang Vieng – Caving and Hiking in the Surroundings

Description

Driving 14 kilometers north of Vang Vieng’s city center, travelers arrive at the starting point of the hike at a H’mong village called Phathao. The walk passes through lovely green rice fields framed by a backdrop of high mountains, along beautiful paths under the shade of high trees. On the way the walkers have the opportunity to explore Tham Loup (deep cave) and then Tham Hoi cave (the smallest cave nearby), where time will be allowed to take in the beautiful landscape before continuing deeper into the mountain terrain. Finally the group will pass through a small village to the sacred Elephant Cave and Temple where they will make their final visit before crossing the bridge to their awaiting transport.

Selling points

• To offer an opportunity to see the local life in a Hmong village
  
• To surprise travelers with this hike by taking them to some of the most stunning spots of the region
• An easy walk suitable for everyone

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Economic Impact

Additional Information

• Cultural Preservation: Visiting the H’mong village of Phathao and the sacred Elephant Cave and Temple helps preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the area.
• Community Support: The hike supports local communities by bringing visitors to the village, contributing to their economic well-being.
• Environmental Awareness: Walking through green rice fields, high mountains, and beautiful paths promotes an appreciation for the natural environment and encourages eco-friendly travel practices.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• 2 hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

40

How to sell it

• This is an easy trek which is suitable for almost every visitor.
  
• Stunning landscapes with karst mountains and local rice fields.
• This is an easy trek which is suitable for almost every visitor. 

Good to combine with

• A short hike to Pha Ngeun peak

Do not combine with

• Any visit or hike to Tad Heouyssan

Market suggestion

Pros

• Easy to organize

Cons

• Tham Loup is a little bit difficult for elderly visitors due to narrow and high steps in some parts.
• Outside activities, subject to the weather (too hot, cold, rainy etc.).
• Can be touristy in some seasons

Information

• Tham Loup is a little bit difficult for elderly visitors due to narrow and high steps in some parts. These guests can enjoy the surroundings before continuing to the Elephant cave located around 30 minutes walk from there.
• We removed the Water Cave due to the touristy nature of this site. It can be re-added upon request.

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

Laos > Vang Vieng > Activity > Caving and hiking in the surroundings (Phathao)

Inclusion

• Local guide

Exclusion

• Meal and drinks
• Transportation
• Guide

Important notes

• Pick up at the hotel and drive to the North of Vang Vieng’s city center – about 14 km from there.
• The trekking starts from a H’mong village called Phathao.
• If Easia guide never did this activity, need to book a local guide.

Contact

• To get a local guide, call Mr. Sone (tuktuk supplier) 02054439133

English

Caving and Hiking in the Surroundings – PHATHAO

You will travel north of Vang Vieng to the small H’mong village of Ban Phathao, which will be the departure point of your hike. During the walk, you will pass through green rice fields with a stunning backdrop of limestone mountains, walk along paths under the shade of high trees and meet the locals going about their daily activities. Then you will reach the first cave, known as Tham Loup (deep cave) and then Tham Hoi (the smallest cave, nearby). There, take a few minutes to take in the beautiful scenery before continuing to walk through the small village towards the river where you will visit the sacred Elephant cave and temple before crossing the bridge to meet your transfer back to the town.

Distance and duration of the hike: 5 kilometers – around 2 hours
Level: 0
Transportation: From Vang Vieng to Ban Phathao: 14 kilometers – 30 minutes

French

Spéléologie et randonnée dans les environs – PHATHAO

Vous mettrez cap au nord de Vang Vieng pour atteindre le petit village h’mong de Ban Phathao d’où commencera votre randonnée. Vous marcherez entre les rizières sur fond de pitons karstiques impressionnants, le long des magnifiques chemins et à l’ombre des grands arbres ; vous verrez les habitants occupés à leurs activités quotidiennes. Vous arriverez à la première grotte, Tham Loup (une grotte profonde) puis à Tham Hoi (plus petite, à proximité), d’où vous pourrez admirer le magnifique paysage avant de continuer à traverser le petit village vers la rivière où vous visiterez le temple de la grotte de l’éléphant sacré avant de traverser le pont pour répondre à votre transfert de retour vers la ville.

Distance et durée de la randonnée : 5 kilomètres – 2 heures environ
Niveau : 0
Trajet par la route : De Vang Vieng à Ban Phathao : 14 kilomètres – 30 minutes
Remarque : Pour les individuels et les groupes, cette randonnée devrait être combinée avec la journée Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng ou avec la journée Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang, étant donné que Ban Phathao se trouve sur la route vers Luang Prabang.

Spanish

Espeleología y excursiones por los alrededores – PHATHAO

Viajará al norte de Vang Vieng hasta llegar al pequeño pueblo hmong de Ban Phathao donde iniciará la caminata. Durante el paseo, cruzará unos arrozales verdes con un impresionante telón de fondo: las montañas de caliza. Pasará por unos encantadores caminos bajo la sombra de los inmensos árboles donde se encontrará con la población local. Llegará a la primera cueva: Tham Loup (la cueva profunda) y luego a la segunda, la de Tham Hoi (la cueva más pequeña que está cerca). Allí, podrá disfrutar del increíble paisaje antes de seguir el recorrido, pasando por un pequeño pueblo, hasta el templo y la cueva sagrada del elefante. Luego, cruzará el puente para reunirse con el conductor que le llevará de vuelta a Vang Vieng.

Distancia: 14 kilómetros – 30 minutos desde Vang Vieng hasta Ban Phathao
Duración de la caminata: 5 kilómetros – 2 horas
Nivel: 0
Nota: para viajeros independientes y para grupos de viajeros. Se puede realizar esta excursión con la de Luang Prabang a Vang Vieng o  la de Vang Vieng a Luang Prabang porque Ban Phatao está en el camino de Luang Prabang.

Italian

Speleologia ed escursioni nei dintorni – PHATHAO

In mattinata, raggiungerete Ban Phathao, un piccolo villaggio Hmong a nord di Vang Vieng, che sarà il punto di partenza della vostra avventura. Durante il percorso, attraverserete risaie dal verde acceso, con possenti montagne calcaree ad abbracciare l’orizzonte tutt’intorno. Procederete su idillici sentieri, all’ombra di slanciati alberi tropicali, incrociando gli abitanti dei vicini villaggi, occupati a svolgere le loro mansioni quotidiane. Raggiungerete la prima profonda grotta, conosciuta con il nome di Tham Loup, e successivamente Tham Hoi, un’altra più piccola nelle vicinanze. Una volta arrivati, prendetevi qualche minuto di pausa per ammirare lo splendido scenario prima di continuare il percorso attraverso il piccolo villaggio verso il fiume, dove visiterete la grotta e il tempio dell’elefante sacro prima di attraversare il ponte per il vostro trasferimento in città.

Distanze: Vang Vieng to Ban Phathao 14 chilometri – 30 minuti
Distanze e durata della camminata: 5 chilometri – 2 ore
Livello: 0
Note: Per FIT & GIT, questa escursione dovrebbe essere combinata con il “giorno da Luang Prabang a Vang Vieng” o con il “giorno da Vang Vieng a Luang Prabang” poiché Ban Phatao si trova sulla strada che conduce a Luang Prabang.

German

Höhlenerkundung und Wanderung in der Umgebung – PHATHAO

Zu Beginn fahren Sie von Nord-Vang-Vieng zum kleinen Hmong-Dorf Ban Phathao, von wo aus die Wanderung losgeht. Während dieser passieren Sie grüne Reisfelder mit atemberaubenden Kalkbergen im Hintergrund, gehen auf schönen Pfaden im Schatten hoher Bäume und treffen Einheimische, die ihren täglichen Aufgaben nachgehen.
Nach einer Weile erreichen Sie die erste Höhle: Tham Loup (tiefe Höhle) und schließlich Tham Hoi (kleinste Höhle, befindet sich in der Nähe). Nehmen Sie sich dort die Zeit, die wunderschöne Landschaft zu bewundern, bevor Sie die Wanderung durch das kleine Dorf in Richtung des Flusses fortsetzen. Dort werden Sie die heilige Elefantenhöhle und den Tempel besichtigen. Anschließend überqueren Sie eine Brücke, um Ihren Rücktransfer in die Stadt anzutreten.

Strecke und Dauer: 14 Kilometer – 30 Minuten von Vang Vieng nach Ban Phatao
Dauer der Wanderung: 2 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 0
Hinweis: Für FIT & GIT sollte diese Wanderung kombiniert werden mit Tagestouren von Luang Prabang bis Vang Vieng oder Vang Vieng bis Luang Prabang, da sich Ban Phathao auf dem Weg nach Luang Prabang befindet.

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