Kayaking in Laos: The 15 Best Paddles

Vang Vieng: Kayaking & Cave Tubing with Zip Line/Blue Lagoon - Paddling the Nam Song River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $30Our pick

Kayak the Nam Song, tube through wartime caves, enjoy a Lao picnic, and choose between Vang Vieng ziplining or Blue Lagoon 1.

“This was a really fun experience! My guide was awesome. He was funny and kind, and made sure that we all had a good time. The food was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend this trip. You also arrive back into town early enough to do something before sunset - if you plan ahead. (I arrived back in town about 14:30 - I did not book the option with the blue lagoon, I think they may have arrived back a little later).”

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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

2.Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Kayak the Nam Song, tube through Tham Nam, explore Angel Cave, and enjoy a banana-leaf BBQ lunch on this five-hour Vang Vieng tour.

“Fantastic. I guide was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, practical and caring. This trip was amazing in many ways. The company provided everything like a waterproof bag, towels, straps for anyone with glasses. Come enjoy for yourself. Don't forget to bring slippers or water shoes.”

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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

3.Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $43

Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy a riverside buffet, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and visit a Hmong village.

“Such a great time Kayaking! Mungkone was a great guide, he made our trip very memorable. This activity is a wonderful way to take in the natural beauty of Laos. The buffet lunch at the end was delicious! Khop chai! 🙏🏼”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Full-Day, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves & Mekong Cruises, Tour Reviews

FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

4.FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50Top rated

Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, explore Pak Ou Caves, eat Lao food, and swim at Kuang Si Falls on a busy but rewarding Luang Prabang day tour.

“The kayaking was so fun and in such a beautiful area! The lunch was the best meal I've had in my 5 weeks of travel! And the waterfall was stunning. Such a fun tour!”

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Vang Vieng: Nam Song River Kayak Tour

5.Nam Song River Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Paddle the Nam Song River from Vang Vieng on an easy half-day tour with mountain views, small rapids, local fishing, and hotel transport.

“le guide etait tres sympa et les paysages exceptionnels”

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From Vientiane: Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline

6.Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 9 hours · from $113

Spend a full day from Vientiane exploring Vang Vieng by kayak, zipline, cave, lagoon, temple, and scenic mountain roads.

“Awful weather - heavy tropical rain all day - didn’t put the dampers on this trip. Whilst the zip line was truly fun (and very wet), it was Jung Cave and especially the water cave which won the day. The water cave was simply one of those little experiences that help make a holiday: there I was all alone, swimming into a beautiful underground water system and cave - the water was so clear and so pure, percululating down through the mountains above. Thanks to Mr Saly for his attention all day even though the rain was pretty biblical sometimes”

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Vang Vieng: Day Tour with Kayaking, Ziplining, and Rafting

7.Vang Vieng: Day Tour with Kayaking, Ziplining, and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Review of Vang Vieng’s $55 adventure day with kayaking, cave tubing, ziplining, Blue Lagoon 1, lunch, and practical booking tips.

“It was a mix, pick up was quite late, kayak and zip line were funny, the cave tube and the Lagune overcrowded”

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Nong Khiaw: Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking

8.Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Spend eight hours exploring Muang Ngoi, Tad Mok Waterfall, village crafts, river scenery, and sunset kayaking from Nong Khiaw.

“Nice day trip from Nong Khiaw to the countryside and Muang Ngoi. The waterfall is not so spectacular but all in all a nice day.”

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Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

9.Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41

Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, stop at Whisky Village, and choose a half-day, full-day, or sunset return from Luang Prabang.

“A great experience. The kayaking wasn’t easy but it wasn’t far and it was amazing scenery! We also were really luck and we were the only two on the trip which made it very special. An extra treat was the chance to meet elephants at the end of the trip over lunch and feed them”

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Vang Vieng: Hot Air Balloon,Kayak,Zipline,Blue lagoon1 Tour

10.Hot Air Balloon,Kayak,Zipline,Blue lagoon1 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $186

Soar over Vang Vieng at sunrise, kayak the Nam Song, tube through a cave, zipline, and swim at Blue Lagoon 1 in one packed day.

“Pick up was late (40mins) for balloon ride- but balloon was great. Pick up for day activity was late again ( waited 45mins - so 15 mins late) . Guides didn’t speak English so weren’t sure what we were doing when - had a good day though with activities .Lunch was a bit disappointing & venue was dirty - our guide dropped off at the last activity & left us with the driver.”

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Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

11.Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Spend two days trekking from Nong Khiaw through Lao, Khmu, and Hmong villages, with a homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and Nam Ou kayaking.

“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”

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One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng

12.One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $49

Paddle the Nam Song, zip through forest and tube through Tham Nam Cave on an active, small-group day trip from Vang Vieng.

“Overall we had a pretty good day. Pickup was a bit of a struggle and communication over all wasn‘t the best but it worked in the end. For kayaking in the morning we had torrential downpour levels of rain, which obviously is noones fault, but still meant we were freezing and just kind of done by lunch. Ziplining after however was really fun.”

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Vang Vieng: Kayaking&Zipline&Water Cave&Tham Chang tour

13.Kayaking&Zipline&Water Cave&Tham Chang tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Kayak the Nam Song River, tube through Tham Chang Cave, swim, hike, zipline, and enjoy lunch on this active Vang Vieng day tour.

“Meget ubehagelig oplevelse i Cave tuning pga for mange mennesker på en gang”

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Vang Vieng:Zipline,Water Cave,Tham Chang,Kayak,Blue Lagoon 3

14.Zipline,Water Cave,Tham Chang,Kayak,Blue Lagoon 3

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Review of Vang Vieng’s full-day adventure with kayaking, cave rafting, ziplining, Tham Chang, lunch, and Blue Lagoon 3.

“Guia super atencioso e lugares vazios. Porém achei que a segurança na tirolesa deixou a desejar”

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3 Days Multi Adventure in Nam Ha NPA: 2 Days Trek and 1 Day Kayak

15.3 Days Multi Adventure in Nam Ha NPA: 2 Days Trek and 1 Day Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $159

Trek Nam Ha’s rainforest, sleep in the jungle, stay with villagers, and kayak rapids on a three-day Laos adventure for $159.

“Had an amazing experience with Phou Lu! Guides Nom and Phoumee made sure there was a great vibe and took good care of us. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a real jungle experience with good guidance and support. Keep in Read more”

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