The 8 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in Vang Vieng

1.Hot Air Balloon Ride with City Hotel Pickup

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

Rise above Vang Vieng’s limestone peaks on a 30-minute sunrise or sunset balloon flight. Pickup from city hotels, a flight certificate, and refreshments are included. Morning flights come with coffee, while afternoon flights finish with champagne, fruit, and snacks. Alex may assist in English, though the pilot may not speak English.

“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!!!”

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

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

This full-day Vang Vieng outing combines a 30-minute hot air balloon flight with cave tubing, a Tham Chang hike, ziplining, lunch, rafting, kayaking, and optional Blue Lagoon 1. English and Lao-speaking staff handle the activities, with central hotel pickup. The schedule changes around a morning or sunset balloon flight.

“enjoy the multiple zipline, water cave. hotair balloon in morning was awesome. disappointed with blue lagoon as it's too commercial. guide us very efficient.ovetall good tour.”

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

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

Set out from your Vang Vieng hotel for a 30-minute hot-air-balloon flight at sunrise or sunset, followed by a 30-minute Nam Song River longtail-boat ride. Expect mountain and rice-field views, a flight certificate, and coffee or a champagne-and-snack celebration. Timing can shift with wind and river conditions.

“Magnifique cet envol en mongolfiere au creux des montagnes et le soir un tour de 20 mn de bateau rapide , ce à quoi je m’attendais ! Pas déçue du tout”

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

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

You’ll leave your Vang Vieng hotel before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, then rise above the Nam Song River, valleys, and karst peaks for about 30 minutes. English-speaking staff, a certified instructor, and hotel transfers are included. Private and small-group options are available, with balloon, fly car, or combined experiences offered.

“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”

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5.Hot Air Balloon and Go Kart Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $225

Pair a 30-minute hot air balloon flight over Vang Vieng with four hours in a two-seat self-drive kart. Choose a sunrise flight with coffee or a sunset flight with champagne, fruit, and snacks. Hotel pickup within Vang Vieng is included, but confirm the vehicle, waiting time, helmets, and kart condition before setting off.

“I booked a hot air balloon ride in Laos through the GetYourGuide app, and it was an amazing experience! The activity provider offered excellent service, ensuring a smooth and well-organized trip. The breathtaking views from the balloon made it truly unforgettable. The pilot and staff were professional, friendly, and focused on safety. Everything from takeoff to landing was seamless. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Laos!”

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6.Vang Vieng Laos Hot Air Balloon Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $172

Rise above Vang Vieng for a 30-minute hot air balloon flight at about 5:30 or 16:30. From the basket, you’ll see karst peaks, the Nam Song River, rice fields, villages, caves, and a golden pagoda. Hotel pickup, return transport, a flight certificate, and refreshments are included, with a maximum group size of 30.

“This air balloon experience was priceless though we had to wait for some joiners from the other agency who came in late. The pilot seemed new and not yet so experienced since we had a rough landing & he seemed to have a hard time rRead more”

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7.VangVieng Climbing and Ballon Area (Departure from Vientiane)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $103Best value

Leave Vientiane at 8:00 am for a full day in Vang Vieng with transport and a professional guide. Climb Nam Xay Viewpoint, visit Jang Cave, swim at Blue Lagoon 3, see Wat That, and finish near the Sky Boonloon balloon area. Guides Gao and driver Nan are named in the feedback. Bring spare clothes and shoes for muddy sections.

“Excellent day tour with a good guide. The trek up the mountain was a bit daunting but managed to do it. Also done a boat trip and a hot air balloon ride in the afternoon.”

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8.Climbing & Ballon (Departure from Vientiane)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $105

Travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng with an English-speaking guide such as Gao, stopping at Namxai Viewpoint, Jang Cave, Blue Lagoon 1, and That Temple. Lunch and drinks cost extra. The hot air balloon ride is an optional highlight, so confirm its availability before paying.

“Gao has been amazing, he was available for everything needed and very caring that everyhing was perfect”

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