Overview
This trip is an especially exciting one for those who wish to exercise and relax at the same time, whilst avoiding the crazy crowd on the Nam Song river. During the day, you will get the chance to explore four different caves and two different villages. In the morning, you will go by truck up north from Vang Vieng about 15km and take a boat to cross the Nam Song river (during rainy season) or a bridge (during dry season). The guide will then lead you to the first cave, Tham Xang (Elephant Cave). Inside this cave, you will get the chance to see ancient Buddha statues and amazing natural elephant limestone sculptures. As you make your way through the cave, your guide will explain the history and interesting stories of the caves. Afterwards, you will see the traditional Lao village nearby – the guide will take you through, introducing to you the local villages and its history. We will then trek from the village past green rice fields and beautiful mountains before reaching two other caves – Tham Hoy and Tham Loup. Within these caves are more lovely Buddha statues and stalactites. They were also homes to more than 100 locals during the war times. Following that, we will trek to Tham Nam (Water Cave) where you can cool off and tube inside the cave before enjoying our barbecue lunch made naturally and served on banana leaves. We’ll finally trek from the water cave to a Hmong Village (hill tribe people). They are one of the minority groups in Laos that have existed here for hundreds of years, living peacefully in the mountains. You’ll be able to meet the villagers and play with the kids – it’s a great opportunity to snap some photos and videos too! You’ll go for a walk around the village with the guide and then hop back in the truck to return to Vang Vieng.
Tour Inclusion
- Lunch
- Water
- Dry bag
- English speaking guide
Recommended Attire
- Covered shoes
- Clothes which you don't mind getting wet
Thing You Should Bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bug spray
