Overnight: Vang Vieng
Today we spend a full day driving south to Vang Vieng. There are two roads on this route and you will be taking the new road – however depending upon weather conditions – you could still find a few potholes along the way, so be prepared for a few bumps. The journey winds its way up into the mountainous region of central Laos, passing ramshackle villages that cling to the side of the mountain road, and driving over several high passes with stunning 360 degree views. There will be regular breaks to the drive, stopping for refreshments in a Hmong village and for photos on top of the high passes we drive over. The scenery is beautiful, particularly when coming into Vang Vieng with its rolling hills and karst mountains. We arrive at Vang Vieng in the late afternoon.