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We will be transferred from Vang Vieng to the Khmu village of Viengsamay, about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. After an introduction to the basics of kayaking, the Nam Song offers various small but fun rapids on the way to the first stop at Tham Lom (Winding Cave) for swing jumping. We then continue to Tham None (Sleeping Cave) lying further downstream. It is one of the biggest caves in Vang Vieng, it served as a rescue shelter for the villagers during the Second Indochina War. Today it is home to a bat colony and 'The Magic Stone of Vang Vieng.
The final leg is a gentle paddle - before returning to Vang Vieng in time to catch the sunset from the terrace of the Ban Sabai Riverside Bungalow.
Approximately: 15 minutes transfer/ 2 hours kayaking / 2 hours caving, jumping
We will be transferred from Vang Vieng to the Khmu village of Viengsamay, about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. After an introduction to the basics of kayaking, the Nam Song offers various small but fun rapids on the way to the first stop at the cave of Tham Nam Thaem. This cave cuts straight through the mountain, so one emerges on the other side of the range for some panoramic views of the Nam Kouang valley.
A trek back over a small pass leads up to a Lao style picnic lunch on the riverside. The next paddle stop is at the Organic Farm, where mulberry tea and a variety of fruit wines are produced.
The Tham None Cave lies further downstream. As one of the biggest caves in Vang Vieng, it served as a rescue shelter for the villagers during the Second Indochina War. Today it is home to a bat colony and 'The Magic Stone of Vang Vieng'.
The final leg is a gentle paddle - before returning to Vang Vieng in time to catch the sunset from the terrace of the Ban Sabai Riverside Bungalows.
Approximately: 15minutes transfer/ 2 hours kayaking/ 4 ½ hours caving
Note: 1 day kayaking
• The above itinerary can only be done in the dry season.
• In the wet season, we start from Pathang village, which is 8km further than Viengsamay village. Lunch will be served at Viengsamay village. Only one cave will be visited, Tham Xang (Elephant cave) due to the fast water running.
Approximately: 25 minutes transfer/ 3 hours kayaking/ 3 hours caving
| Half Day - Price per person - VV-K-22 |
| 1 person |
23 US$ |
| 2 persons |
14 US$ |
| 3 persons |
12 US$ |
| 4 up |
10 US$ |
| Pravate Surcharge |
8 US$ / Group |
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| 1 Day - Price per person - VV-K-21 |
| 1 person |
38 US$ |
| 2 persons |
23 US$ |
| 3 persons |
18 US$ |
| 4 up |
16 US$ |
| Pravate Surcharge |
13 US$ / Group |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Vang Vieng office |
Arrival at: |
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Start time: |
9:00 am or 13:00 (half day)/9:30 am (1 day) |
End at: |
13:00 pm or 17:00 (half day)/5:00 pm (1 day) |
Duration: |
Duration Half or 1 day |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Transfer, kayaking, caving |
| Trekking Grade: |
2-easy |
River Grade: |
1-easy
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Transport: |
Public songthaew, kayak
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Accommodation: |
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Meals: |
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What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, sarong for bathing
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What is included: |
Water, meals, English speaking guide and transport as listed above
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