Sunset over Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng

Bask in the sun, swing on a rope and practice your backflips!

Blue Lagoon 1 is the busiest of the 3 famous lagoons in Vang Vieng because it’s closest to the town centre. It’s a good place to cool down and get over your hangover, but expect it to be crowded. The water is cool and clear enough to see the fish. The lagoon itself is quite narrow, but there is enough space to put your towel on the green grass, where you’ll also find picnic tables and food stalls.

Maarten founder of Gecko Routes