The best months to visit River Tubing are Nov – Mar. Dry season, warm and calm.
Quick facts
Currency LAK (Kip) 1 USD ≈ 20,800 LAK
Language Lao / English English in tourist areas
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No DST
Best Months Nov – Mar Dry season, warm and calm
Daily Budget ~$15–30 USD Budget to mid-range
Visa Visa on arrival 30-day visa on arrival for most nationalities (~$35)
When to go
Float down the Nam Song River through towering limestone karsts, with rope swings, turquoise lagoons, and cold BeerLao in the backpacker capital of Laos.
Getting Around in River Tubing
- Vang Vieng town is walkable, and everything is within 15 minutes on foot
- Scooter rental costs 80,000–100,000 LAK/day for exploring lagoons and caves outside town
- Tuk-tuks and songthaews connect all nearby attractions for 10,000–30,000 LAK per person
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full River Tubing travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit River Tubing?
The best months to visit River Tubing are Nov – Mar (Dry season, warm and calm), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the River Tubing budget breakdown.
