Laos · BALLOONS
A Laos trip runs out of days before it runs out of ideas. These 6 balloon rides make the cut, compared on price, pace and what each one actually includes.
Vang Vieng hot air balloon with city hotel pickup: sunrise or sunset flight over karst views, certificate, snacks and champagne.
“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!!!”
Vang Vieng in one day: sunrise hot air balloon, Nam Song kayak, Tham Chang caves, zipline, and optional Blue Lagoon 1.
“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.”
Balloon over Nam Song, then a fast longtail boat on the Nam Song River, with hotel pickup, certificate, and coffee or champagne.
“pickup was very late for the longtsil bost then I had to wait a long time in between activities. the boat was nice and relaxing but the wait with no information was annoying. the activities was also advertised as 2.5hoirs long and it was nearly 6 hours in total between the waits. the balloon ride itself was really nice..the pilots are so experienced calm and it's great to see the city..we had to wait for the wind to pick up but they can't be helped the champagne reception was ok but it was quite far away from where the balloon landed and was dark when we got there so it…”
30-minute hot air balloon flight in Vang Vieng with hotel pickup and drop-off, scenic stops, English staff, and stunning sunrise or sunset views.
“It was phenomenal! We had to wait due to rain. But once the rain stopped the crew were super speedy to set up five baloons and get everyone in the air. It was so peaceful. I get motion sick easily and was worried. But didn’t feel sick at all. Vang vieng is stunning”
Fly over Vang Vieng in a hot air balloon, then cruise the Nam Song River by long-tail boat at golden hour with hotel pickup.
“It’s amazing to ride an hot air balloon and the coulisse in Vang Vieng is ideal for it!”
Soar over Vang Vieng with a 30-minute sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride, then race for 4 hours in a go-kart, $225 pp.
“It was a great experience for me, my first time riding a hot air balloon, my first time using a buggy car , and I'd also like to thank Ticke for teaching me how to use the buggy car and accompanying me 😊. I'm happy with the tour and the GetYourGuide app. Thank you so much to the GetYourGuide app for giving me my first experience 😍❤️”
Every kind of Lao day out, and the best of each.
