Comments on: Vang Vieng, Laos. Food, Tubing, Kayaking, Flooding, Caving and Chilling

By: Alyson Long for World Travel Family

Alyson Long for World Travel Family — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:27:49 +0000

In reply to Rory Christie. The only problem with the mini bus is it's so much more likely to make you car-sick and it was more cramped. We did it both ways. We had to stop for vomiting twice on the mini bus. We found the big bus more comfortable. Personal choice I guess. Food prices are higher than Thailand yes, but portion sizes were a lot bigger so we could often share.

By: Rory Christie

Rory Christie — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:19:36 +0000

In Vang Vieng at this moment (Oct 17, 2017)and loving it… the ideal place to chill out. Restaurants aplenty and some serious interest value in the scenery and river, bush etc. Prices (for food specifically) are significantly highr than most places in Thailand … including Bangkok … but still pretty good value for money. You can get a pretty reasonable meal for $5-8US. Here
for 5 days and then VIP bus or minivan to Luang Prabang. VIP bus takes significantly longer (7hrs) even though more comfortable. Minivan (4hrs approx) is more probable for us. Any advice on that.?

By: Jae Oh

Jae Oh — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:40:00 +0000

Great photos! Vang Vieng well epitomizes PDR (Please Dont Rush). There’s really alot of cool nature surrounding the town, I hope you guys can explore if the rains let up a bit.

By: suzi hansborough

suzi hansborough — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:37:24 +0000

In reply to alyson@worldtravelfamily. Watching all those pics of you slogging through the water for coffee, I'm just about ready to ship you boots or a camping percolator. =)

By: alyson@worldtravelfamily

alyson@worldtravelfamily — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 04:13:32 +0000

In reply to Suzi Hansborough. Thanks Suzi, but guess what, it's STILL raining!!!