Vang Vieng Hot Air Balloon Flight: 30 Min Over Limestone

Float above Vang Vieng's mountains and river in a hot air balloon piloted by professionals

A hot air balloon flight in Vang Vieng includes hotel pickup, 30 minutes aloft over limestone peaks and the Nam Song River, and a trained pilot guiding the entire experience. Flights depart at sunrise or sunset. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Vang Vieng

• Pick up from hotel
• Watch balloons being inflated
• Board hot air balloon
• Fly over Vang Vieng and Nam Song River
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then transport to the launch site where you watch the balloon being inflated. Once it's ready, you climb aboard and the pilot welcomes you. For the next 30 minutes or so, you drift over Vang Vieng town, the towering limestone mountains, and the meandering Nam Song River far below: the kind of vantage point that makes the landscape's scale and shape finally click into place. Bring a camera. The light at sunrise and sunset turns the rock formations and water into something worth shooting.

The pilot is a trained professional committed to safety, and the experience is designed so all fitness levels can do it. Infants travel free on an adult's lap, and children from age 1 onward are welcome aboard. The flight itself is the whole event (no additional stops or activities), so the morning or evening slot fits easily into the rest of a day in Vang Vieng.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• 30-minute hot air balloon flight piloted by a trained professional.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00 and 16:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 to 20 years) · Senior (30 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Thai and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lao Flying Media Travel

Is this one for you?Your pilot speaks English, Vietnamese, or Thai, so you'll understand the commentary and safety briefing in your language. The flight suits all fitness levels, and children from age 1 can join an adult, making it accessible for families traveling with young kids.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Vietnamese and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What time does the hot air balloon flight depart from my hotel?

Pickup happens in the early morning for sunrise flights or in the late afternoon for sunset flights. The exact time depends on the season and the day's light. Your hotel will confirm the pickup window when you book.

How long am I actually in the air during the balloon flight?

The flight lasts approximately 30 minutes once you're aloft, during which you cruise over Vang Vieng's mountains and the Nam Song River.

Can I bring my camera on the hot air balloon?

Yes, bring your camera. The views of the limestone mountains and river from above are photo-worthy, especially during sunrise and sunset when the light is strongest.