Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon
Tham Phu Kham Cave and Blue Lagoon
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Vikki G
Peterborough, Canada211 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The cave is a nice hike and it’s cool.
Pay the 10,000 kip and use their flash flight it makes a huge difference. There are spray planted arrows to follow which makes it easier but once you hit the end the rocks are a bit slippery on the way back.
The lagoon is nice, but very busy. The restaurants around it are expensive. The better priced out of the two is on the far side by the cave entrance.
Pay the 10,000 kip and use their flash flight it makes a huge difference. There are spray planted arrows to follow which makes it easier but once you hit the end the rocks are a bit slippery on the way back.
The lagoon is nice, but very busy. The restaurants around it are expensive. The better priced out of the two is on the far side by the cave entrance.
Written March 7, 2020
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fartoomanyusers
London, UK470 contributions
Dec 2019
Four of us started ... only two of us made it to the end !
The cave entrance is up a fairly steep path ... and once you get inside it's seriously slippy - flip flops probably aren't a good idea !
Once you get deeper inside it gets seriously dark ... a little torch probably isn't a good idea (hire one at the start of the path to the cave entrance).
The cave itself isn't that big, or that stunning - but it's great to be able to wander around on your own.
Afterwards we had a nice soak in the pools, and enjoyed watching the crazy diving antics!
The cave entrance is up a fairly steep path ... and once you get inside it's seriously slippy - flip flops probably aren't a good idea !
Once you get deeper inside it gets seriously dark ... a little torch probably isn't a good idea (hire one at the start of the path to the cave entrance).
The cave itself isn't that big, or that stunning - but it's great to be able to wander around on your own.
Afterwards we had a nice soak in the pools, and enjoyed watching the crazy diving antics!
Written November 19, 2020
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Paul P
Sydney, Australia82 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
The Blue Lagoon is worth a visit. Blue water and a nice place for kids to swim and play. The Poukham Cave is nice but I do not recommend to climb if you have mobility, heart or lower body (foot, leg, hip, knee) issues. Plus, it is really dangerous when it is wet. I do not understand why there is no basic safety measure put in place to prevent accident to happen. There is practically no hand rails from the bottom up to the cave other than the bamboos which were tied using whatever stuff available. From the attached photos, you can see the bamboos being tied with thin wires, rubber and even power cord (for computer or power adapter).
With thousands of visitors per day and a ticket if 30,000 Kips/person, surely the return of investment can be achieved in short time. What a shame.
With thousands of visitors per day and a ticket if 30,000 Kips/person, surely the return of investment can be achieved in short time. What a shame.
Written January 2, 2025
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia2,665 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Was very much Looking forward to seeing blue lagoon as before my trip heard it was fantastic and a must do while in Vang Vieng It was very underwhelming.
It’s more like a theme park for hooligans, with all the gimmicks of swings and jumping from platforms etc.
It would be much better if they took away all the gadgets around the lagoon and made it just a peaceful place to swim in the refreshing water and lay in the sun.
The noise was horrible with people screaming while jumping from platforms and swinging around.
Cave was fun and worth doing. I would maybe see if blue lagoon 3 further down the road is more peaceful for a swim.
It’s more like a theme park for hooligans, with all the gimmicks of swings and jumping from platforms etc.
It would be much better if they took away all the gadgets around the lagoon and made it just a peaceful place to swim in the refreshing water and lay in the sun.
The noise was horrible with people screaming while jumping from platforms and swinging around.
Cave was fun and worth doing. I would maybe see if blue lagoon 3 further down the road is more peaceful for a swim.
Written January 7, 2020
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Tracey W
Chorley, UK16 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The cave is worth a visit and is very interesting. However, the blue lagoon although pleasant is basically a natural swimming pool that has a double level diving/jumping platform (a tree), a swing into the water and an area with restricted depth for smaller children - if you like noise, crowds and want some fun jumping into the lagoon (not much room to swim) then it's fine. An added bonus is that there are lots of fish up to 25cm long that are happy to swim around you.
Written February 2, 2020
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Nic
Melbourne, Australia502 contributions
Feb 2020
Not a beautiful or peaceful place to relax and swim. It's basically full of Koreans flapping about in life jackets like dying fish! Not really the ideal way to explore the area to be honest and it's likely to disappoint most visitors unless you just love those super touristy places. However, if you do find yourself here the silver lining is that the tree jump is pretty fun and a good height to mess about on!
Written February 15, 2020
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judocarli
Vientiane, Laos14 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Felt a great sense of achievement making it through the whole cave and we really felt like we had it all to ourselves. We all hired flashlights which was a must. It’s not an easy path for three small kids 4, 5 & 7 and definitely some slippery spots and potential steep falls, but they made it to the end with no mishaps and only one small meltdown when mum went off searching for the next arrow we couldn’t find :)
Blue lagoon was quite full the day we were there (pimai) and mostly loaded up with people in life vests. We thought it was quite cold (and the kids weren’t a fan of the fish) so the kids just loaded up their water pistols and shot bystanders. Good fun, but we went back to the hotel for a swim in the warmer waters.
Blue lagoon was quite full the day we were there (pimai) and mostly loaded up with people in life vests. We thought it was quite cold (and the kids weren’t a fan of the fish) so the kids just loaded up their water pistols and shot bystanders. Good fun, but we went back to the hotel for a swim in the warmer waters.
Written April 16, 2021
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Much76
Obergunzburg, Germany169 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
It was completely crowded with many Chinese tour groups the ascent to the cave was crowded with people. There are empty water bottles everywhere. Dad could also be cleaned for entry. Please take your empty bottles back
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Written December 5, 2024
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Yen Retro
Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam58 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Nice place for your activities. After chilling in the blue lagoon you can climb up to the cave. The weather inside case very breezy and fresh. You should bring a flashlight to explore the deeper side parts of the cave
Written February 23, 2020
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Richard254
Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom286 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Well done Judocarli! That’s the way to raise intrepid kids! We followed your advice and hired the head torches from the stall at the foot of the steep scramble “path” to the cave entrance. Very glad we had them. Otherwise pitch black beyond the first huge chamber and the picturesque Buddhist shrine. Phone torches completely inadequate. Like you we followed the sometimes difficult to find arrows to the far end of the mind-bogglingly huge cave (at least twice the volume of St Paul’s Cathedral in London). We too had a bit of a melt-down when we couldn’t find the next one on the return route. Unlike your wife, we still couldn’t find it after a few minutes searching, but luckily we managed to improvise and find an eventual link to the entry route. More arrows would have been welcome. Other caves have better formations, but this one is mightily impressive simply on account of its huge scale. Blue Lagoon 1 was busy, commercialised, and great fun. Lots of people, but still plenty of room for a refreshing swim.
Written February 19, 2023
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Yes, I actually saw several people doing exactly that. It is generally flat, the scenery is stunning. I would imagine it would take between 30 and 45 mins depending on how many stops you make. Enjoy.
Written February 23, 2018
Did anyone cycle from Vang Vieng town? Roughy how long does it take?
Thank you!!
Written December 1, 2017
We've cycled it in about 20-25minute I think. It's a pretty quick ride but we have our own touring bikes. I guess it depends on the rental if that's what you're using! It's a fun ride, worth it!
Written December 3, 2017
Anyone know the best tour guide at luang prabang? what type of transportation is recommended to go to tad sae and kiang si waterfall and what is the normal proce for the transportation?
Written October 13, 2017
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Written October 13, 2017
What is the time taken from vientiane to vang vieng and from vang vieng to Tham Phu Kham Cave? What is the recommended transportation and what is the average price?
Written October 6, 2017
I travelled from Vientienne to Vang Vieng by taxi, took about 3 1/2 hours and coat US$100. I visited Them Phu cave and Blue Lagoon as part of a full day tour also including the water cave and kayaking on the river (booked from a tour company whilst in Vang Vieng). Can't remember the exact price but it was ridiculously cheap.
Written October 7, 2017
LaosTravellerAmy
Perth, Australia
Hi, I am just inquiring about the price of entry for the blue lagoon? Also can you take a regular tuk tuk to the site?
Thanks
Written November 25, 2015
We went to the blue lagoon as part of an all day tour so do not know the price of entry to the lagoon. Most people seem to travel there by mini van or motor bike, though we did pass plenty of locals on push bike. The road is very dusty.
Written November 30, 2015
Hi Oliver, I am reading that it is a bumpy road out to the lagoon, but it sounds like you took the buggies? I was thinking of taking a scooter, but buggies would be better if available. Can you confirm? Also how much to hire a buggy for a day?
Cheers,
Paul.
Written April 24, 2015
I also recommend to hire a driver with a vehicle,too. The road was rough and full of the dust.
Written April 26, 2015
BLUE LAGOON is a very popular site for tourists. Many local tour agents offer a day trip to this site for about US$25 per person. BLUE LAGOON is actually very near the town and can easily reached by local "tuk-tuk" , motorcycle , bicycle or even walking!!! THAM PHU KHAM CAVE is just behind the BLUE LAGOON. There is an entrance fee to the lagoon, and this includes visit to the cave. The lagoon is usually packed with back packers, enjoying jumping off from the tree to the lagoon. There are small wooden huts, which can be rented for resting; and food and drink (soft drink and beer)stalls around. Nothing outstanding but just an experience!
Written February 5, 2015
BLUE LAGOON is a very popular site for tourists. Many local tour agents offer a day trip to this site for about US$25 per person. BLUE LAGOON is actually very near the town and can easily reached by local "tuk-tuk" , motorcycle , bicycle or even walking!!! THAM PHU KHAM CAVE is just behind the BLUE LAGOON. There is an entrance fee to the lagoon, and this includes visit to the cave. The lagoon is usually packed with back packers, enjoying jumping off from the tree to the lagoon. There are small wooden huts, which can be rented for resting; and food and drink (soft drink and beer)stalls around. Nothing outstanding but just an experience!
Written February 5, 2015
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