LAOS – Vang Vieng – Kayaking, Trekking, and Speleology

Description

A full day adventure of easy active leisure activities in breathtaking Vang Vieng. Travelers will depart from Vang Vieng and head north to visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). This cave owes its name to a remarkable limestone formation that has the likeness of an elephant and lies on the banks of the Nam Song River. The nearby Tham Hoi cave (Snail Cave) winds its way deep into the mountain and is perfect for floating through on inflatable tubes, exploring its long caverns and beautiful limestone formations. A pool of cool spring water lies at the mouth of Tham Nam (Water Cave) and is the perfect place for a refreshing swim. After a rest and a picnic lunch here, it will be time for a trek to a Hmong village, passing through rice paddies and vegetable gardens on the way. The return to Vang Vieng is by kayak on the Nam Song, passing villages with towering karst limestone mountains as the backdrop. 

Selling points

• For FIT groups and families that want to explore stunning nature.  
• Takes travelers deep within the mountains to explore stunning limestone caves full of stalactites and stalagmites.
• A trek through farms and rice paddies to explore rural village life. 
• An opportunity to experience Vang Vieng’s famous river, the Nam Song, and explore it in a kayak.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Full day activity. 
• 1.5 hour trekking, 2 hours kayaking, 2 hours caving.
• Approximately 9:00-17:00.

Min pax

1

Max pax

8

How to sell it

• For active leisure FIT travelers including families. 
• Breathtaking karst rock formations. 
• A trek through farms and rice paddies to explore rural village life. 
• An opportunity to experience Vang Vieng’s famous river, the Nam Song, and explore it in a kayak.

Why this activity

• Professional and knowledgeable suppliers. 
• A leisure active experience in one of the most famous stops in central Laos. 
• Combination of trekking, kayaking and caving in one activity. 
• A full day activity in Vang Vieng. 

Good to combine with

• Only evening activities.
• Full-day tour.

Do not combine with

• Note that the hiking portion of this activity follows the same trail as in the activity Caving and Hiking in the Surroundings.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Other DMCs may offer this activity. 

Pros

• The opportunity to see breathtaking natural beauty and karst rock formations around Vang Vieng. 
• An activity that combines trekking, kayaking and caving.
• Leisure active product. 
• Small groups and well-organized. 

Information

• Only FD option.
• Used to be HD option, but this is no longer available. 

Important information

• The supplier name for this activity is ‘Discover Vang Vieng’. 

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• LAOS > Vang Vieng > Activity > Green Discovery > (Private) Discover Vang Vieng-VV-T-01.1
• LAOS > Vang Vieng > Activity > Green Discovery > (SIC) Discover Vang Vieng-VV-T-01.1

Inclusion

• English Speaking Guide.
• Transfers.
• Entrance fees.
• Picnic lunch.

Exclusion

• Easia Guide if needed. 

Special Guide notes

• English Speaking Guide included. 

Different Choice

• This is one of the best activities that combines trekking, kayaking, and caving. 

Contact

• Contact: Green Discovery
• Email: info@greendiscoverylaos.com
• Phone: (+856) 2022523729

English

Kayaking, Trekking, and Speleology
Today you will enjoy a full day adventure of easy active leisure activities in breathtaking Vang Vieng. You will depart from Vang Vieng and head north to visit Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). This cave owes its name to a remarkable limestone formation that has the likeness of an elephant and lies on the banks of the Nam Song River. The nearby Tham Hoi cave (Snail Cave) winds its way deep into the mountain and is perfect for floating through on inflatable tubes, exploring its long caverns and beautiful limestone formations. A pool of cool spring water lies at the mouth of Tham Nam (Water Cave) and is the perfect place for you to enjoy a refreshing swim. After a rest and a picnic lunch here, you will trek to a Hmong village, passing through rice paddies and vegetable gardens on the way. You will return to Vang Vieng is by kayak on the Nam Song, passing villages with towering karst limestone mountains as the backdrop. 

Meals included: picnic lunch.
Transfer and Time: 25 minutes transfer (tuk-tuk), 1.5 hour trekking, 2 hours kayaking, 2 hours caving.
Duration: 9:00-17:00 (approximately).
Remark: English-Speaking guide included. For French-Speaking guide, specify upon booking. 

French

Kayak, randonnée et spéléologie
Aujourd’hui, vous profiterez d’une journée complète d’activités de loisirs faciles et actives dans la magnifique ville de Vang Vieng. Vous partirez de Vang Vieng et vous dirigerez vers le nord pour visiter Tham Xang (la grotte de l’éléphant). Cette grotte doit son nom à une formation calcaire remarquable qui a la forme d’un éléphant et se trouve sur les rives de la rivière Nam Song. La grotte voisine de Tham Hoi (grotte de l’escargot) serpente profondément dans la montagne et est idéale pour flotter sur des tubes gonflables, en explorant ses longues cavernes et ses belles formations calcaires. Un bassin d’eau de source fraîche se trouve à l’entrée de Tham Nam (grotte de l’eau) et constitue l’endroit idéal pour une baignade rafraîchissante. Après une pause et un déjeuner pique-nique, vous partirez en randonnée jusqu’à un village Hmong, en passant par des rizières et des jardins potagers. Vous retournerez à Vang Vieng en kayak sur la Nam Song, en passant par des villages avec en toile de fond d’imposantes montagnes de calcaire karstique.

Repas inclus : déjeuner pique-nique.
Transfert et durée : 25 minutes de transfert (tuk-tuk), 1,5 heure de randonnée, 2 heures de kayak, 2 heures de spéléologie.
Durée : 9:00-17:00 (approximativement).
Possibilité d’inscription et d’inscription privée.
Remarque : Guide anglophone inclus. Pour un guide parlant français, précisez-le lors de la réservation.

Spanish

Kayak, senderismo y espeleología
Hoy disfrutará de una aventura de un día completo de actividades de ocio activas y sencillas en la impresionante Vang Vieng. Saldrá de Vang Vieng y se dirigirá al norte para visitar Tham Xang (Cueva del Elefante). Esta cueva debe su nombre a una notable formación caliza que tiene la semejanza de un elefante y se encuentra a orillas del río Nam Song. La cercana cueva de Tham Hoi (cueva del caracol) se adentra en la montaña y es perfecta para flotar en tubos hinchables y explorar sus largas cavernas y bellas formaciones calizas. En la boca de Tham Nam (Cueva del Agua) hay un estanque de agua fresca de manantial, el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de un refrescante baño. Tras un descanso y un almuerzo campestre, caminaremos hasta una aldea hmong, pasando por arrozales y huertas. Regresará a Vang Vieng en kayak por el Nam Song, pasando por aldeas con imponentes montañas kársticas de piedra caliza como telón de fondo.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo tipo picnic.
Traslado y tiempo: 25 minutos de traslado (tuk-tuk), 1,5 horas de trekking, 2 horas de kayak, 2 horas de espeleología.
Duración: 9:00-17:00 (aproximadamente).
Disponible en privado y en grupo.
Nota: Incluye guía en inglés. Si desea un guía en francés, especifíquelo al hacer la reserva.

Italian

Kayak, trekking e speleologia
Oggi vivrete un’avventura di un’intera giornata all’insegna di attività attive per il tempo libero nella splendida Vang Vieng. Partirete da Vang Vieng e vi dirigerete a nord per visitare Tham Xang (Grotta dell’Elefante). Questa grotta deve il suo nome a una notevole formazione calcarea che ha le sembianze di un elefante e si trova sulle rive del fiume Nam Song. La vicina grotta Tham Hoi (Grotta della Lumaca) si snoda in profondità nella montagna ed è perfetta per galleggiare su tubi gonfiabili, esplorando le sue lunghe caverne e le bellissime formazioni calcaree. All’imboccatura della grotta Tham Nam (Grotta dell’acqua) si trova una pozza di acqua fresca di sorgente, il luogo ideale per una nuotata rinfrescante. Dopo una pausa e un pranzo al sacco qui, camminerete fino a un villaggio Hmong, attraversando risaie e orti lungo il percorso. Il ritorno a Vang Vieng è in kayak sul Nam Song, passando per villaggi con le imponenti montagne calcaree carsiche come sfondo.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo al sacco.
Trasferimento e tempo: 25 minuti di trasferimento (tuk-tuk), 1,5 ore di trekking, 2 ore di kayak, 2 ore di speleologia.
Durata: 9:00-17:00 (circa).
Disponibile anche in forma privata.
Osservazioni: Guida di lingua inglese inclusa. Per la guida francofona, specificare al momento della prenotazione.

German

Kajakfahren, Trekking und Höhlenforschung
Heute erwartet Sie ein ganztägiges Abenteuer mit leichten, aktiven Freizeitaktivitäten im atemberaubenden Vang Vieng. Sie verlassen Vang Vieng und fahren in Richtung Norden, um Tham Xang (Elefantenhöhle) zu besuchen. Diese Höhle verdankt ihren Namen einer bemerkenswerten Kalksteinformation, die die Form eines Elefanten hat und am Ufer des Nam Song Flusses liegt. Die nahe gelegene Tham-Hoi-Höhle (Schneckenhöhle) schlängelt sich tief in den Berg hinein und eignet sich hervorragend, um mit aufblasbaren Schläuchen durch die langen Höhlen und schönen Kalksteinformationen zu schwimmen. An der Mündung der Tham Nam (Wasserhöhle) befindet sich ein Becken mit kühlem Quellwasser, in dem Sie ein erfrischendes Bad nehmen können. Nach einer Pause und einem Picknick-Mittagessen wandern Sie zu einem Hmong-Dorf und kommen dabei an Reisfeldern und Gemüsegärten vorbei. Die Rückfahrt nach Vang Vieng erfolgt mit dem Kajak auf dem Nam Song, vorbei an Dörfern mit hoch aufragenden Karst-Kalksteinbergen als Kulisse.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Picknick-Mittagessen.
Transfer und Zeit: 25 Minuten Transfer (Tuk-Tuk), 1,5 Stunden Trekking, 2 Stunden Kajakfahren, 2 Stunden Höhlenwandern.
Dauer: 9:00-17:00 (ungefähr).
Mitmachen und Privat verfügbar.
Bemerkung: Englischsprachiger Führer inbegriffen. Für einen französischsprachigen Führer bitte bei der Buchung angeben.

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