The 6 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

Float above Vang Vieng’s karst countryside on a 30-minute sunrise or sunset flight with hotel pickup. Alex handles English-language details, while the pilot manages the balloon. Morning flights finish with coffee, afternoon flights with champagne, fruit, snacks, and a certificate.

“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

Spend a full day around Vang Vieng with a 30-minute hot air balloon flight, Nam Song kayaking, rafting, ziplining, Tham Chang cave tubing and hiking, plus Blue Lagoon 1 if selected. Expect early starts, shared tuk-tuk transport, lunch, safety gear, and a busy schedule.

“The activities exceeded our expectations. The guiding was disappointing with a lack of information, poorly coordinated and lacked the general quality we gave often enjoyed from other providers.”

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

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

You’ll see Vang Vieng from two angles: above the Nam Song River in a 30-minute sunrise or sunset balloon flight, then at water level in a longtail boat through small rapids. Hotel pickup, a flight certificate, and morning coffee or afternoon champagne with fruit and snacks are included.

“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 for a 30-minute hot-air-balloon flight above limestone peaks, valleys, and the Nam Song River. English-speaking staff, a certified instructor, and round-trip transfers are included. The booking also presents paramotor or fly-car options, so confirm your chosen flight before paying.

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

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5.Hot Air Balloon and Go Kart Ride

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

Spend a day above and around Vang Vieng with a 30-minute hot air balloon flight, a certificate, coffee or champagne with snacks, and four hours in a two-seat go-kart. Hotel pickup, tuk-tuk transport, and English or Lao-speaking staff are included.

“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 😍❤️”

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6.Vang Vieng Laos Hot Air Balloon Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $172

You’ll rise above Vang Vieng for about 30 minutes, with views of limestone cliffs, caves, villages, rice fields, and the Nam Song River. Choose a 5:30 sunrise or 16:30 afternoon flight, enjoy hotel pickup, and receive a flight certificate. A pilot handles the balloon, while photo delivery may be available after landing.

“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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