5 Vang Vieng Hot Air Balloon Rides Tours Worth the Early Alarm

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride with City Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $172Our pick

Fly for about 30 minutes above Vang Vieng’s karst countryside on a sunrise or sunset balloon ride. Alex may handle the English briefing, while the pilot manages the flight. Hotel pickup, tuk tuk transfers, a certificate, and coffee or champagne with snacks are included.

“We went for a sunrise balloon ride. Alex was the man! He spoke English and explained all the details to us. The pilot do not speak English but clearly was great at his job. Felt very safe and we LOVED the ride, amazing views!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Spend a packed day around Vang Vieng with a 30-minute hot-air balloon flight, ziplining, Tham Chang Cave tubing and hiking, kayaking and rafting on the Nam Song River, plus Blue Lagoon 1 if selected. Shared tuk-tuk transport, lunch, equipment, and hotel pickup are included.

“Journée exceptionnelle, et inoubliable, par contre c’est intense comme programme. Toutes les activités sont super bien organisées et permettent si vous n’avez pas beaucoup de temps à Vang Vieng de faire le tour en 1 journée. Nous l’avons fait avec deux personnes de plus de 65 ans, ils étaient très fatigués, mais nous avons adoré.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Longtail boat&Hot Air Balloon&hotel pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $171

Start with a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon flight above Vang Vieng, then ride a longtail boat through gentle rapids on the Nam Song River. Hotel pickup within town, flight certificate, and post-flight refreshments are included. Plan for weather-related timing changes and possible waits between activities.

“Deux jolis points de vue sur la ville et la région.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Hot Air Balloon in VangVieng pick up-drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 30 min · from $176

Fly above Vang Vieng for about 30 minutes, taking in karst peaks, valleys, and the Nam Song River from a hot air balloon. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vang Vieng City are included, with private and small-group options. Sunrise and sunset flights are available, and some bookings may include a paramotor experience.

“The flight and hotel pickup was excellent. The pilot and the driving escort didnt speak english but it wasnt really needed.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.From Vientiane:Vang Vieng Day Trip Including Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 80 minutes - 1 day · from $105Best value

Travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng for a full day of ziplining, cave rafting, Tham Chang Cave, lunch, kayaking on the Nam Song River, and Blue Lagoon 1. Add the sunset hot-air balloon for a 30-minute flight, certificate, champagne, fruit, and snacks.

Check availability →Read our full review