2-Days Tour Vangvieng

Tour Code: ETC-V 021

Trip Overview

This two day tour is perfect for adventure and nature lovers. You will be able to trek the Ana Mountain to 'Secret Eden', sleep in a treehouse, go on the longest zipline in Vang Vieng and kayak on the Nam Song.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

We will first drive about 14km north of Vang Vieng and trek to Ana Mountain. We will climb up the mountain which leads to some spectacular panoramic views. After, we begin the descent on the far side of the mountain where Secret Eden is reached. Here there is time for a swim in the cool pools at the side of the river and a picnic lunch. Then we will continue trekking until we reach the tree house where we will spend the night. If you prefer you can choose to camp (all the equipment can be provided).
At night we will cook a barbecue dinner around a campfire, enjoying a beautiful night near the mountains and jungle.

DAY 2:
On day 2, after breakfast we will zip line from the tree house to the Blue Lagoon 4. There we can take some time to relax and swim in the clear blue water.
Afterwards we will trek back through the rice fields and enjoy a picnic lunch at the Elephant Cave. Tham Sang (Elephant Cave) is named for elephant like rock formation in the small cavern. There is also a Buddha footprint here, a golden reclinnig Buddha and a bell made from an American bomb.

Before paddling down the Nam Song you will receive introductory training for kayaking and then we will set off down the river and back to Vang Vieng. You will float past beautiful scenery and go through some small but fun rapids.

Prices

Starting: $90 USD each person

Including:  Insurance, drinking water, all activities equipment , all meal and English speaking guide

What to bring: Cloth for overnight to change get wet, mosquito repellent and sun scream

Tour Code: ETC-V 022

Trip Overview

This two day tour is perfect for culture and nature lovers. It combines visiting and learning about a Hmong village ad 3 incredible caves including the famous Water Cave as well as staying with a family in a village and learning how to cook Lao food.

Itinerary

DAY 1 :
We will first drive about 14km north to Ban Phatao (Hmong village). After visiting the village we will trek 30minutes through rice fields to the Elephant Adventure Village to visit the Water Cave and have lunch. Here we will go tubing inside the water cave. You can tube for up to 500m. Time to relax and swim in the clear, cool waters outside the cave before we have lunch. Fried rice, BBQ, bread, fruit & water will be provided (we also cater for vegetarian and vegan).

After lunch we then trek a few hundred metres to Tham Hoi and Tham Loup caves. Tham Hoi is 4km deep cave guarded by a Large Buddha statue. There is also an underground lake inside the cave. Tham Loup is a largely untouched cave with some impressive stalactites and small Buddha statues inside.

After a day of trekking you will have time to relax and swim at the Blue Lagoon 4 before heading to Elephant Adventure Village where you will spend a night with a local family in their home.

In the homestay you will have the opportunity to learn about the villagers' culture and to catch your own fish to cook on the barbecue for dinner.
DAY 2:
On day 2 after breakfast you will learn about life on the farm. You can help on the farm and take the buffalo to the field and learn about day to day life here.

After lunch we will trek back to the Nam Song river where you will receive introductory training for kayaking before setting off down the river and back to Vang Vieng.

Prices

Starting: 80 USD each person

Including: Insurance, drinking water, all activities equipment , all meal and English speaking guide

What to bring: Cloth for overnight to change get wet, mosquito repellence and sun scream