Full day Soft Trekking in Vang Vieng
Exploration of a mystery underworld is the focus of this amazing adventure. We depart Vang Vieng at 9 am and undertake a 14 km transfer to the north of town where we visit the first cave on the itinerary, Tham Xang. This is also known as elephant cave and it is situated on the banks of the Nam Song. This natural structure serves as an important Buddhist temple and owes its name to a remarkable limestone formation. The nearby Tham Hoi Cave, otherwise known as snail cave, winds its way deep into the mountain. After 45 minutes of exploration of the numerous winding corridors and limestone formations, we come to another cool pool of spring water at the mouth of Tham Nam, otherwise known as water cave. This is the perfect place for a cooling swim. After a picnic lunch, we trek to the indigenous Hmong village of Phathao. The kayak back along Nam Song by kayak provides idyllic views of rural life, framed by the rugged and impressive mountains. The activities on this tour breakdown into 90 minutes of trekking, two hours of kayaking and two hours of caving.
Route
- Duration: 8 hours, with departure at 8 am;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
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- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
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- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, swim wear, personal toiletries, extra clothes and towel, sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking, licenced assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned truck;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- Lunch as indicated in the programme (food only);
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
