VLT (very loaded truck) Tours

Instead of catching a bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane we decided to split up the trip with a bit of kayaking. We weren't expecting a huge amount from the tour company but what we got was a joke. The sangthaw (or little open-sided van), with an engine the size of your average weed-eater, was packed with 14 clients, 3 guides, a driver, 9 kayaks and everybody's luggage. A wonderfully comfortable ride with exceptional customer service. The adventure became worthwhile around 2 hours later when we finally got into the water, paddling along a beautiful stretch of river, floating upside down through the biggest rapid and enjoying a better than expected lunch on the rocks.

I would recommend kayaking on the Nam Lik river but definitely don't go with VLT Tours.