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Kayaking trips combine the river with caves.\r\n\r\nThe Blue Lagoons are turquoise swimming holes in the countryside, reached by scooter or bicycle: Blue Lagoon 1, beside the Tham Phu Kham cave, is the busiest, with rope swings, while Blue Lagoons 2 and 3 are quieter. Tham Chang, a cave near town, has a spring at its base for swimming.\r\n\r\nAt dawn from about November to April, hot-air balloons rise over the karsts; a flight is expensive but unforgettable, and watching from the ground is free. Climb to one of the viewpoints, such as Pha Ngern, for the view over the valley, and rock climbers will find bolted routes on the cliffs.\r\n\r\nRent a scooter or bicycle to explore the villages and rice fields around town.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Tubing | Calmer than before 2012\r\nBlue Lagoons | Swimming holes, 1 to 3\r\nBalloons | At dawn, November\u2013April\r\nViewpoints | Over the karsts","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Watching the balloons rise at dawn is free, and so are the sunsets over the karsts from the river.\r\n\r\nThe countryside roads and villages around town are free to explore by bicycle; the Blue Lagoons, caves and viewpoints charge small entry fees.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Dawn balloons | Free to watch\r\nSunsets | Over the karsts\r\nCountryside | By bicycle\r\nLagoons | Small fees","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Vang Vieng's restaurants are mostly aimed at travellers, with Western food, pizza and banana pancakes alongside Lao dishes. For local food, look for laap, papaya salad and grilled meats with sticky rice in the market and small family restaurants.\r\n\r\nA meal is \u20ac2 to \u20ac6.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Laap | In local restaurants\r\nGrilled meats | With sticky rice\r\nTraveller caf\u00e9s | Western food\r\nA meal | \u20ac2\u20136","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Vang Vieng still has a lively backpacker nightlife, with bars in the town centre and on the river islands, though much calmer than it was before 2012.\r\n\r\nIn November 2024, several travellers died after drinking methanol-contaminated spirits in Vang Vieng. Avoid free shots and cheap local spirits, and stick to sealed bottles of beer.\r\n\r\nA beer is \u20ac1 to \u20ac2.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Backpacker bars | In town and on the river\r\nMethanol | No free shots or cheap spirits\r\nSealed beer | Safest\r\nA beer | \u20ac1\u20132","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The Laos\u2013China Railway reaches Vientiane in about an hour and Luang Prabang in about an hour; the station is a few kilometres from town, a short tuk-tuk ride. Laos\u2013China Railway tickets go on sale a few days ahead and sell out, especially at weekends and holidays; buy them on the LCR Ticket app or at the station with your passport, and arrive early, as there are airport-style security checks. Stations are outside town centres.\r\n\r\nThe town is walkable. Scooters and bicycles are easy to rent for the lagoons and countryside; check the bike carefully before you go.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Train | Vientiane and Luang Prabang, 1 h each\r\nStation | A short tuk-tuk ride\r\nAround | Scooter or bicycle\r\nTickets | Passport needed","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Vang Vieng costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Vang Vieng is cheap. Dorms start around \u20ac5 and a careful day is \u20ac15 to \u20ac25.\r\n\r\nTubing is a few euros including the tube, kayaking trips \u20ac10 to \u20ac20, and the Blue Lagoons and caves charge small entry fees. A hot-air balloon flight is the big expense, roughly \u20ac80 to \u20ac120. Scooter hire is about \u20ac5 to \u20ac8 a day.\r\n\r\nThe currency is the Lao kip (LAK), which loses value quickly; prices here are euro equivalents, and many places also quote in US dollars or Thai baht. Carry cash: cards work only in larger hotels and restaurants, and ATMs have low withdrawal limits and fees.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From about \u20ac5\r\nTubing | A few euros\r\nBalloon flight | Roughly \u20ac80\u2013120\r\nScooter | \u20ac5\u20138 a day","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Vang Vieng needs care. In November 2024, several travellers died from methanol-contaminated drinks in the town. Avoid free shots and cheap local spirits, and stick to sealed bottles of beer.\r\n\r\nOnly tube and kayak in the dry season, sober and with a life jacket; the river can be dangerous after rain. Scooter accidents are common: wear a helmet, and check your insurance.\r\n\r\nIn the countryside, unexploded ordnance remains; stay on paths.\r\n\r\nEmergency: 1191 police, 1195 ambulance.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Methanol | Avoid free shots and local spirits\r\nRiver | Dry season, sober, life jacket\r\nScooters | Helmet and insurance\r\nEmergency | 1191 police, 1195 ambulance","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Lagoons, caves and a lake of islands.","hw_hub_city_trips":"","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"November to February. 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Per person per night, in euros.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Prices are in kip locally; these are euro equivalents.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8\r\nMiddle of the road | 12 | 10 | 4 | 20\r\nComfortable | 25 | 20 | 8 | 40","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The top-rated places to stay in Vang Vieng right now, live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Vang Vieng","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/asia\/laos\/vang-vieng\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Vang Vieng travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"Is Vang Vieng still a party town? | Much calmer than before 2012, when the river bars were closed, but still lively. 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