In the late 1990s, backpackers 'discovered' this little town, Vang Vieng, in the middle of Laos. Located by a beautiful, refreshing river and surrounded by caves, lagoons, and mountains, it was the perfect mountainside getaway. After being rebranded as an eco-paradise destination, the town has reinvented itself as the country's hub of adventure travel, offering a lengthy menu of adrenaline-fueled experiences. This destination is all about hiking dramatic mountains, kayaking through rapids, hot air ballooning through the natural scenery and practicing yoga moves in the serene rice fields. What was once a party town, is now a remote sanctuary, sitting in the shadows of stunning green mountains and cliffs.
In the late 1990s, backpackers ‘discovered’ this little town, Vang Vieng, in the middle of Laos. Located by a beautiful, refreshing river and surrounded by caves, lagoons, and mountains, it's the perfect mountainside getaway. After being rebranded as an eco-paradise destination, the town has reinvented itself as the country’s hub of adventure travel, offering a lengthy menu of adrenaline-fueled experiences like hiking dramatic mountains, kayaking through rapids, hot air ballooning through the natural scenery, and practicing yoga moves in the serene rice fields.