Vang Vieng · Things to do

Half-day dune-buggy loops on dirt tracks between lagoons and caves. Dusty and fun, and easier than riding a scooter yourself.

Now a tamer daytime float with far fewer riverside bars than the old days. Wear the life jacket and never tube after drinking.

Combined tours 20 minutes from town: water-cave tubing with headlamps, a run of ziplines, kayaking and a lagoon stop.

Bolted limestone routes around town, from beginner slabs upward. Go through an established operator and check the gear yourself.

Ninety-minute outdoor classes on platforms among the paddies, around 80,000 kip. Book same-day through a guesthouse.