About Veng Vieng

Every year thousand of Aussies fly over to Thailand for a couple weeks and let loose. In search for the biggest and wildest parties, Phi Phi, Koh Samui and Kho Pangang are the favourite destinations. However if your prepared to make the trip there’s another location that’s gradually starting to be recognised as one of wildest places to visit. Depending from where you begin your journey, Bangkok, Chang Mai or Koh Samui. Veng Vieng in Laos can be a 19hr ride cramped in the back of a minivan, or a 9 hour train ride followed by a 4 hour bus ride. But it’s worth it! Don’t expect much from your accommodation, the beds should have been replaced decades ago, the bathrooms are 3^rd world and the door to your room is opened and closed by a little padlock.  Luckily you will spend barely anytime there. Where most of your time will be spent is on the river. Tubing in Veng Vieng is an experience that differs from anything you’ve ever done. After getting a tuk tuk to the start of the river, party goers are welcomed by buckets of mixed alcoholic drinks, deafening music and swings and zip lines hurling people into the water. This is not a destination for the sight seeking family. This is the first of 5 bars spread along the river. As the day progress people float down the river from bar to bar progressively getting drunker and drunker.  As much fun as you might have, drinking, swinging ropes and a river can also be a recipe for disaster and it’s important to be careful as the Veng Vieng hospital is not world class and very expensive. After spending the day drinking on the river, the party then proceeds to the many “clubs” on the river where travellers can party until the local police want to close it down. Once the police come, LEAVE, don’t argue or the only way to avoid a night in jail is a $US 500 bribe. This all said Veng Veing has the potential to be the highlight of your trip, just ensure you stay with your group and keep an eye out for each other.