BY BUS

Vang Vieng is on Highway #13 between Vientiane and Luang Prabang - by bus (road and bus conditions permitting) about 6-8 hrs from Luang Prabang, around 3-4 hr from Vientiane.
Highway #13 is a two-lane road in fairly good condition except for a few bumps closer to the cities, nothing to worry about. The road between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is mountainous and boasts amazing scenery as well as worthwhile glimpses of Lao village life. The road between Vang Vieng and Vientiane is flatter and less interesting.

Tham Nam

It's a beautiful underwater caves that need a big rope to get inside. It's really a challenge, especially during rainy season when the water level is high with strong flow. But once you got inside, it's really rewarding.

Wat Kang

It is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in the city centre.

Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon

A scenic ride across an unpaved road through the Vang Vieng countryside, through small villages and along rice paddies leads to the blue lagoon and the Tham Phu Kham cave.

Shopping

Vang Vieng is not the best shopping destination in the country but visitors may find a few places that sell more than postcards to send home. The local market located north of town sells everyday goods such as fresh food and kitchenware but alongside you’ll find beautiful Lao textiles including many different types of traditional phaa sin (sarongs), ropes and hand-woven shirts.

Kangaroo Sunset Bar

Asian and Western food.
Address :River Road, south of the town centre

Organic Farm Restaurant

Real organic food.
Address:Vang Vieng, Laos

Sala Pha Deng

Traditional Lao and some international food.
Address:At a boutique hotel called the Elephant Crossing Hotel.