Vang Vieng is well know for its natural wonders such as exquisite emerald blue lagoons, kilometres long caves and the dreamy Namsong river Other then beautiful nature there is also the notorious party scene for the fancier. In short Vang Vieng has many possibilities to offer for the relaxing traveller, the adventurer and the party goer. You will never be bored here.
![Namson river and mountains in Vang Vieng](/tip/img/1T7gh9IBE-thumb.jpg)
Namson river and mountains in Vang Vieng
![Cave exploration in Vang Vieng](/tip/img/Qc9bd6J3m-thumb.jpg)
Cave exploration in Vang Vieng
You May explore the many caves in the surrounding beautiful mountains. They are just a short walk away. You can combine this with a tuff hike to the incredible viewpoints on the top of the karts mountains. Or for the more skilled there are even rock climbing cliffs. In the mountainous jungle there are several zip lining.
![Landscape and mountains in Vang Vieng](/tip/img/jKjenviJ5-thumb.jpg)
Landscape and mountains in Vang Vieng
![View Point](/tip/img/EJXgJCy5M-thumb.jpg)
View Point
![Ziplining in Vang Vieng](/tip/img/RGlGMrPRA-thumb.jpg)
Ziplining in Vang Vieng
For more relaxing activities you can bike or take a tuk tuk to the bluelagoons. These small lakes located at the bottom of the mountain jungle are emerald blue lakes which provide a nice refreshment in the hot climate. At several locations you have to possibilities to rent buggy cars to explore the surrounding local villages and you can make several stops to visit all 7 bluelagoons.
![Blue lagoon 1](/tip/img/164feMx8s-thumb.jpg)
Blue lagoon 1
![Buggy rides](/tip/img/wpS1fZyGV-thumb.jpg)
Buggy rides
The river you can explore by small boat or kayak or you can let yourself float on the river by a redundant car tube. A long the way on the river there are several bars where you can enjoy a drink with your fellow travelers and dance to till the sunset sets.
![Tubing in Vang Vieng with bars stops on the Nam Som river](/tip/img/mmIr0id4m-thumb.jpg)
Tubing in Vang Vieng with bars stops on the Nam Som river
![Tubing and party on the river nam son](/tip/img/Aswyvu6gP-thumb.jpg)
Tubing and party on the river nam son
For the nighlife, there are several bars and clubs. The most famous is the notorious Sakura Night Club and the full moon bar with the "special" menu and the famous barkeepers PIPI and his wife NOI.
![nighlife sakura bar](/tip/img/F5umdGZFi-thumb.jpg)
nighlife sakura bar
![full mon bar Vang vieng](/tip/img/GSRjv5TEt-thumb.jpg)
full mon bar Vang vieng
The best restaurant in town is Il Tavolo. They serve italian food at an affortable price.
![Italian restaurant IL TAVOLO](/tip/img/c0pOiVFbJ-thumb.jpg)
Italian restaurant IL TAVOLO