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A Full Day in Laid-Back Vientiane

Type: City Tours

Duration: 9 Hours
A Full Day in Laid-Back Vientiane
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  9 Hours
OVERVIEW

Get the most of out of your visit to Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos, with this comprehensive sightseeing excursion. During the course of your day youll explore Vat Sisaket, a monastery that dates to 1818, visit a Buddhist-themed museum of art and sculpture, see the citys famous Anousavali (Victory Gate) and discover a Buddhist statue park. A traditional lunch is also included.

Discover the many charms of Vientiane during this city sightseeing tour

Explore the city's ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas

Check out the famous Anousavali 'Victory Gate,' modeled after the French 'Arc de Triomphe'

Wander through an incredible assortment of Buddhist sculptures at the Buddha Park

Enjoy an included traditional lunch as well as round-trip hotel transport

Shop for souvenirs at the sprawling Talat Sao market (time permitting)

INCLUDES

A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)

All applicable taxes and service charges

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.

All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.

EXCLUDES

Entrance fee inside the Patuxai Victory Gate

Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees

Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center

Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point

Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

A Full Day in Laid-Back Vientiane:

09:00 AM

Pickup details

We can pick up from only hotels in Vientiane, Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Receive a pickup from your Vientiane hotel in the morning, before continuing to Vat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in the city. Wander amid the

more than 6,800 Buddha images and statues that decorate the monasterys interior as you learn about its well-preserved interior and main hall.

Next, travel to Ho Phra Keo, a one-time royal temple that today houses a Buddhist museum of art and sculpture. The complex is known for its extensive collection of Buddha sculptures, as well as for being the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok.

Proceed on to the next stop at That Luang, one of the most revered shrines in all of Laos. Get a sense for this 147-foot-tall (45-meter), gold-covered stupa and its unique banana-flower shape. During your stop youll also learn about the shrines history, including its role as a home for a relic from the Lord Buddha.

Continue to Anousavali, also known as the Victory Gate or Patouxai, a dramatic arch that bears a striking resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. This monument, first constructed in 1958, includes a number of eye-catching designs like the Kinnaree (bird woman) that pay tribute to Lao culture. If youre feeling ambitious, scale the steps to the top of the arch for views of the city below (entrance fee not included).

Take a break midday for lunch at a traditional restaurant before continuing to Vientianes well-known Buddha Park, first built by a local monk in the 1950s. Wander among the parks collection of mythological statues, each connected to the themes of Buddhism. If you happen to visit on a weekend, youll also observe the numerous locals that flock to this unique green space to relax and socialize.

Make your way back toward your hotel, stopping at the Talat Sao market if time permits. This local bazaar offers a startling array of goods ranging from food to jewelry to clothing and handicrafts. Youll be dropped off at your hotel around 5pm.

1: Wat Si Saket

Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Vientiane, and we start in the morning for a city tour through the Laotian capital. Our first stop will be at the Wat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane. Wat Sisaket has survived in its original form; all other temples in Vientiane have gone through extensive renovations. Inside the main hall, and along the walls of the courtyard surrounding it, a total of 6,840 Buddha images rest in small niches or on shelves, next to its remarkable frescoes.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

2: Wat Ho Phra Keo

Continue to nearby Ho Phra Keo, the former Royal temple, now a Museum of Buddhist art and sculpture. The building housed the Emerald Buddha until it was taken to Bangkok following a skirmish with the Lao in 1778. It still displays some of the finest Buddha sculptures found in the country.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

3: Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

The That Luang with its golden stupa in the characteristic banana flower shape is the most revered shrine in Laos and of course, cannot be missed.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

4: Patuxay Monument

This victory gate, also known as Patuxai, was constructed in 1958; its architecture is inspired by the Arc de Triumph in Paris and incorporates typical Lao motifs including the Kinnaree, the mythical bird-woman. Energetic visitors can climb the top of the monument and enjoy a panoramic view of Laos capital from Vientianes highest point (optional).

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: Buddha Park

After lunch at a local restaurant, we drive outside of the city to the famous Buddha Park, constructed by a monk in the 1950s. This mysterious place in the outskirts of Vientiane has been designated as one of the main religious sites in the country. The park is filled with Buddhist and mythological animal statues, relate to Buddhism. There were will be plenty of photo moments awaiting you.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

6: Talat Sao

In the afternoon, before heading back to your hotel, and when time permits, we can make a short stop at the central market of Vientiane, called Talat Sao. Assigned as a morning market by many, this name is a bit misleading: the market commonly remains open until late afternoon.

We will return to your hotel in Vientiane at 4 pm after a full day of sightseeing in and around Vientiane.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply

Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Pakse. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Ngam Num Lake, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, and Vientiane International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.

Customers are reminded to submit their passport number and expiration date with their reservation. These are essential requirements as outlined by local immigration regulations

We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.

Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.

To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.

We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.

Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.

Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customers own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.

Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.

It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.

In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour

Type: Walking and Biking Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour
- Type:
  Walking and Biking Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Spend the entire day exploring Vientiane and the surrounding areas by bike with this full day tour. You'll navigate back roads and city streets, cruise past the iconic Mekong River and escape the hustle of the capital on this popular day trip. Make stops in Ban Tanmixay Village, and learn about Hmong culture from your local guide. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a scenic stop at Ban Tontam, where you'll enjoy epic views of the surrounding mountains.

Explore Vientiane and local villages by bike

Learn about Hmong culture from your friendly guide

Get off the beaten path and see sites outside the city

Perfect for active travelers who want to experience Laos culture

INCLUDES

Drinking water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Picnic lunch

English-speaking guide

Use of high quality bikes and helmet

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Options and Start time

Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour:

09:00 AM

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be picked up at your hotel in Vientiane at 9:00am and start this exciting 8-hour cycling trail with mountain bikes in the surroundings of Vientiane.

From Vientiane a truck or tuk tuk will take you with the bikes to Ban Tanmixay Village to start cycling, passing picturesque rice fields to the left and the mountains of the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area on the right. Take a break upon reaching the River Time Resort at the Nam Ngum River, where we take a ferry down the river for about 30 minutes to Ban Thadindeng, a Hmong village. Explore the village before continuing on a dirt road in the midst of the rice fields.

After passing Ban Thakai, continue to Ban Tontam where you will have your deserved picnic lunch at the nice "Sala" (meeting hall) of the village surrounded by a beautiful pond and nearby Phou Khao Khouay mountain range as a picture worthy backdrop. After lunch you will cycle to Ban Thakokhai and take a ferry for crossing the Nam Ngum River. The final destination of our biking tour is the Ban Pako Resort, where we will take another boat for going up-stream to Ban Somesamai. Here your truck or tuk tuk, respectively, will be waiting for you to return to Vientiane. If time allows, you will stop at Wat Veunphan Temple opposite to Ban Somesamai for a short visit. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel by 5:00 pm.
Duration: 8 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A maximum of 7 people per booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Minimum age is 12 years

Moderate fitness is recommended

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour

Type: Full-day Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour
- Type:
  Full-day Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Soak up the charms of tranquil Vientiane on this full-day tour of the Laos capital. Marvel at the Siamese temple of Wat Si Saket, admire the ancient artworks of Wat Ho Phra Keo and take a peek at the grand Presidential Palace. Then, pose for photos by Wat Si Muang and climb to the top of the Patuxai monument for a spectacular city view. After breaking for lunch at a local restaurant (included), visit the famous Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan), shop for traditional Lao handicrafts and watch the sunset over the Mekong River.

See city landmarks like Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo and the Presidential Palace

Watch the dreamy sunset from the banks of the Mekong River

Great-value tour includes round-trip hotel transport and lunch at a local restaurant

Ideal introduction to Vientiane for first-time visitors or those short on time!

INCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All sightseeing Fees

Transport by minivan/car

Private English guide

EXCLUDES

Drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Group 3-7 person:

08:30 AM

Group of 2 person:

08:30 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

Vientiane (Pass by)

You will be picked up at your hotel in Vientiane in the morning to begin your private tour at the serene Wat Si Saket, the only temple left intact after the Siamese (Thai) invasion of 1828. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the capital, and its breezy teak-covered hallways are filled with thousands of miniature Buddha statues.

Wat Ho Phra Keo (Pass by)

Continue on to the nearby Wat Ho Phra Keo. As a religious museum, the temple displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also stop by the nearby Presidential Palace and appreciate the building from outside (going inside is not permitted). Get a good glimpse into the towns colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governors palace. Visit Wat Si Muang, one of the most popular and venerated temples in Vientiane.

Patuxay Monument (Pass by)

Then move on to the Patuxai monument (Victory Gate), Laos version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city. Next, your tour takes you to That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun shines upon its towering golden spire.

Buddha Park (Pass by)

Take a stroll around the Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan), filled with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park.

Vientiane (Pass by)

Driving back to Vientiane, you'll stop by the Lao Disabled Women's Development Centre, which aims to bring knowledge and skills to disabled women so that they can become self-sufficient and productive members of the community. The center focuses its efforts on helping people with disabilities gain independence and self confidence. A visit to the center provides you with the opportunity to talk to these women and to observe their skill at creating handicrafts such as hand-made paper.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A maximum of 7 people per booking

Minimum age is 12 years

Group discount is available for group size of 3 or more

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 9 Hours
Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  9 Hours
OVERVIEW

Embark on a full-day private tour of Vientiane and discover the beauty and history of Laos! Visit the iconic temples, the sacred Pha That Luang Stupa, Patuxai Victory Monument, and the fascinating Buddha Park with its awe-inspiring statues. Explore the heart of Vientianes culture and history with a local guide, as you immerse yourself in its rich Buddhist and cultural heritage.

Explore this historic temple, home to hundreds of Buddha statues

English-speaking guide to provide insights on local culture and history

Tasty Lao lunch at a local restaurant

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Vientiane city center

INCLUDES

Private transportation

Transportation in A/C vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off at Vientiane City Center Area

Professional English speaking guide

Tasty Lao Lunch at local restaurant

EXCLUDES

Personal expenses

Any item not included in inclusions

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park:

08:00 AM, 08:30 AM, 09:00 AM

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Vientiane Hotels

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Vientiane

Start your tour with English speaking guide in the wake of getting grabbed from your hotel in Vientiane at around 9:00 am via air-conditioned vehicle.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Wat Si Saket

Go to Wat Si Saket. Wat Si Saket arranged in Vientiane is notable for its shelter divider housing countless Buddha images and lines with many arranged Buddhas. Wat Si Saket compound houses many intriguing features including a presentation corridor and a Ho Trai a library with basic works set on a stone stage and featuring Burmese-style rooftop. The temple grounds have lovely enveloping verandas, a couple of stupas, a drum tower, a wooden bureau where the Tripitaka old Buddhist unique duplicates were kept, and an open structure ensuring a tremendous arranged Buddha image.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

3: Wat Ho Phra Keo

You will visit Ho Phra Keo or Wat Ho Phakeo. Ho Phra Keo is one of Laos' most incredibly respected temples, now changed into an authentic focus. The temple gets its name from the Emerald Buddha. The Ho Phra Keo Temple is a standout amongst the most settled temples of the Laotian capital, built in 1565 by request of King Setthathirath.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

4: Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

Proceed through to The Pha That Luang, meaning "Great Sacred Stupa", is the most sacred milestone of Laos and the national image. You find it on the national seal, Lao money and perpetual distinctive spots.With a total height of 147.6 feet, the fantastic structure was based on three levels with a taking off stupa included by 30 little stupas, all anchored by gold leaf to show the greatness and nature of the kingdom.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

5: Patuxay Monument

Next, head to The Patuxai Victory Monument worked somewhere in the range of 1957 and 1968 stands incredibly on the Vientiane skyline. At the most astounding purpose of the point of reference are five extravagant towers made in the standard Laos style subjects that pay tribute to its normal culture and traditions.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

6: Vat that Khao

Then proceed to the Vat that Khao is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos. This place is organized perfect near a place considered Vat That Luang which is acknowledged to be the most sacred and confided set up in Lao. The place called Luang was set up in the 300bc and is acknowledged to be the most sacred as it contain the sacred relic as Buddha's breastbone

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

7: Buddha Park

Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, continue via car to Buddha Park. Respect Buddha Park which is a model garden housing a social event of Buddhist and Hindu figures in a recreation center.The recreation center, generally called Xieng Khuan and Xiengkuane Buddha Park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bounleua Sulilat.The models of the Buddha, a couple of Hindu Gods, abhorrent existences and whimsical creatures like a three headed elephant are really weathered, giving them an impression of being old. A champion among the most striking models is a beast pumpkin with three stories. Its three stories address Hell, Earth and Heaven.

At the end of your time in Buddha Park, travel back to Vientiane hotel where your Vientiane city tour concludes.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infant meals not included

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Vientiane City Day Tour and Buddha Park Visit with Lunch

Type: City Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Vientiane City Day Tour and Buddha Park Visit with Lunch
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

See the sights of Vientiane on this full-day city tour. Your guide provides an introduction to Laos' capital and largest city. Visit temples, monuments, and Buddha Park, plus see some local handicrafts. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Full-day Laos temples and monuments tour

Visit the Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), a national symbol of Laos

Check out the many Hindu and Buddhist statues at Buddha Park

Lunch included at a local restaurant

INCLUDES

Drinking water

Lunch

English-speaking guide

Hotel pick up & drop-off

EXCLUDES

Personal expenses

Drinks

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

1 Person:

08:30 AM

Group from 5+ People:

08:30 AM

Group of 2 people:

08:30 AM

Group of 3-4 people:

08:30 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

After hotel pickup, your day tour starts with a visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple that survived the war with the Siamese in 1828. See its cloister of more than 8,000 Buddha statues, including the Emerald Buddha.

Next, visit the Luang Stupa, aka Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), one of the most important monuments in Laos and considered a national symbol. It was built to cover a smaller stupa that was believed to hold a piece of Buddha's breastbone, a holy relic. Then head to Patuxai, a triumphal arch constructed to commemorate those who died during World War II and in the battle for independence from France.

Lunch is next, which you'll enjoy at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles. Learn about weaving and the process of making natural dyes for fabrics, and then head over to Buddha Park, a sculpture park located on the banks of the Mekong River. See various Hindu and Buddhist statues of different styles, including the largest Reclining Buddha in Laos.

Your tour ends with hotel drop-of in the late afternoon.

1: Wat Si Saket

Take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane and visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have survived from the Siamese war of 1828. Amazingly, its cloister contains more than 8,000 Buddha statues like Ho Prakeo, Pra Keo, and the Emerald Buddha statue.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

2: Pha That Luang

Then, head over to the Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. It was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha. The Luang serves as the main and symbolic stupa in Laos. It's also the national symbol and is recognized throughout the world. In addition to being the biggest stupa in Laos, the Luang Stupa is considered to be a gathering place for national Buddhism ceremonies

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

3: Patuxay Monument

Next, head to the Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), which was built recently in commemoration of those who died during past wars. Today it serves as the land-mark of Vientiane.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then head towards Carol Cassidy to continue sightseeing. This place serves as a gallery for weaving Lao textiles and displays the natural dye making process from A-Z.

3 hours -Admission Ticket Included

4: Buddha Park

Afterwards, make your way over to Buddha Park on the Mekong. This park features Buddha statues in modern style shapes. It also holds the largest Reclining Buddha in Laos which was built by a Lao man to teach future generations about religions worldwide after his study in India. You will return to Vientiane in the late afternoon.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 2 years old are free of charge

Children 12 years and older are considered to be an adult

Not recommended for wheelchairs

This tour is a combination of walking (touring) and driving (transfer)

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

Type: Private and Custom Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
- Type:
  Private and Custom Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Make the most of your time in Vientiane by booking a private and personalized guide tour. Your tour can be customized to ensure that you only visit places that you are interested in. Possible stops include Buddha Park, Wat Ho Phra Keo, and the Great Sacred Stupa. As you explore, your guide will tell you all about the history and culture of Laos.

Discover Vientiane's top sights on a guide tour

Private tour, exclusively for your group: A personalized experience

Flexibility to customize the itinerary to your interests

Learn all about Vientiane's history and culture from your guide

INCLUDES

Private A/C minivan

All entrance tickets

English speaking guide

Hotel pickup

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Private Tour - Vientiane City :

08:30 AM, 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Buddha Park

Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) is an open-air sculpture park with giant sculptures of Buddha and Hindu deities. Located 25km southeast of Vientiane, the park was founded in 1958 by monk and sculpture artist, Bunleua Sulila.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

2: Patuxay Monument

Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

3: Wat Si Saket

Wat Si Saket is the only temple in Laos that survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828. It features over 10,000 Buddha sculptures of varying sizes and styles.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

4: Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, Laos, built in the 3rd century,

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

5: Wat Ho Phra Keo

Vientiane boasts several beautiful temples or wats, but one of the most impressive and interesting of them is Wat Ho Phra Keo.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

6: Presidential Palace

Our guide will stop by the Presidential Palace.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

7: COPE Visitor Centre

Past Secret War in Laos

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

8: Wat Si Muang

Wat Si Muang is one of Vientianes most popular sites of worship, and offers a fascinating insight into how old animist beliefs have blended seamlessly with Theravada Buddhism.

According to local legend, when the temple was being built in 1563 a young pregnant woman named Si Muang volunteered to sacrifice herself to appease the angry spirits. She threw herself into a hole in the ground where the buildings central pillar was to be placed, and was crushed when the massive pillar was lowered into position. This central pillar also formed the centre of the town that was springing up around Wat Si Muang, which to this day is revered as the mother temple of Vientiane.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

9: Black Stupa (That Dam)

That Dam, or black stupa
That in Laotian refers to an inverted bell shape (or unopened lotus flower) structure that usually contains relics of the Buddha.

Legend has it that a seven-headed water serpent a Naga lived here to protect the stupa that was once covered in pure gold. During the Siamese-Laotian war in the 1820s, the gold was pillaged and taken to Siam, now Thailand, leaving the legacy that is the black stupa today.

Known as the Black Stupa, many locals believe this mythological structure was once inhabited by a seven-headed dragon (now dormant) that stood to protect the city from the threat of the Siamese. Another tale that does the rounds says that the gold that once graced the surface was taken when the Siamese army ransacked Vientiane back in 1828.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Vientiane Day Trip By Bike To Tad Moon Waterfall

Type: Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Vientiane Day Trip By Bike To Tad Moon Waterfall
- Type:
  Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Cycle through the scenic landscapes, quiet villages and picturesque hillsides just beyond Vientiane on this memorable day trip that includes a stop at Tad Moon Waterfall.

Vientiane Day Trip by Bike

Make a stop at Tad Moon Waterfall

See picturesque landscapes and rural villages

Learn about local life from your friendly guide

INCLUDES

Private local truck

English speaking guide

Lunch

Bicycle

Bottled water

Round-trip pickup from hotel

EXCLUDES

Personal expenses

Drinks

Tips

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Group based on 1:

09:00 AM

Group based on 2:

09:00 AM

Group based on 3-4:

09:00 AM

Group based on 5+:

09:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Mekong River

At 9am, we will begin cycling out of the city. We shortly cycle along the Mekong River where you can enjoy the beautiful views across the river and into neighboring Thailand. From the Ban Tong village, we continue along the canal which takes its source from the nearby Mekong River and is used to irrigate nearby rice paddy fields. As we carry on cycling despite the relative close proximity to the bustling city you will certainly feel like you are a million miles away! Enjoy the peace and serenity as you watch the local people going about their everyday tasks.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

2: Tad Moun Waterfalls

Carrying onwards we head through some dirt tracks which take us through rice fields and forest, the trail can get a little muddy and sandy along the way but really takes us away from everything and will immerse us in nature. Along the way we may see the local people tending to their rice paddy fields depending on the time of the year, the trail leads us back to a tarmac road, we head along the road for a while until arriving at Tad Moon waterfall which is a popular spot for the local people from Vientiane, the waterfall itself can actually completely dry up during the dry season however it is still worth a visit to see the different rock formations, at the waterfall we take some time for a quick break and enjoy a cold drink.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

3: Vientiane

From the waterfall we cycle along the main road which is freshly paved and very smooth yet relatively quiet in terms of traffic, we shall begin with a slight ascend which from there the remainder of the cycling takes us on a steady downhill until arriving in the village of Ban Mai which sits on the banks of the Mekong, before that it is time to enjoy lunch alongside the river, you will take a lunch of delicious sandwiches, crisps and fruit all washed down with a cold drink.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

4: Mekong Riverside Park

After your lunch and taking some time to relax you will don your life-jackets and board your kayaks for the journey downstream back to Vientiane. Along the way you will enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river as you head along the border between Laos and Thailand, of course staying on the Lao side during the entiretyThe Mekong River is home to several river islands (Don in Lao) along the way we visit one of the largest Don Xing Xou which is used as for farming taking advantage of the year round fertility, it is also home to a beautiful beach at the far end! We carry onward kayaking down the Mekong until arriving back in Vientiane, the trip ends just outside the city center next to a riverside bar, the perfect way to end the day by enjoying an ice cool beer next to the river. From here you will be collected via truck and taken back to your hotel in afternoon.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour is not available in April 13th-16th (Lao New Year)

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Vientiane Half-Day City Tour

Type: Half-day Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Vientiane Half-Day City Tour
- Type:
  Half-day Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take a tour of the capital city of Laos and see what makes this historical destination so unique. You'll experience the quiet beauty of this peaceful town and make stops at some of its top attractions like Wat Sisake, the Presidential Palace, and more. This is the perfect way for first-time visitors to get a taste of the city and oriented to its streets, people, and culture.

Explore Vientiane on a half-day tour with a professional guide

Choose from morning or afternoon tour to fit your schedule

Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Enjoy a more personal experience witha a small group

INCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional English Speaking Guide

Transport into A/C vehicle

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Options and Start time

Group 3-7 person:

02:00 PM, 09:00 AM

Group of 1 person:

02:00 PM, 09:00 AM

Group of 2 person:

02:00 PM, 09:00 AM

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be picked up at your hotel in Vientiane at 9:00 am for morning departure or 2:00 pm for afternoon departure and begins at the serene Wat Sisaket, the only temple left intact after the Siamese (Thai) invasion in 1828. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the capital, and its breezy teak covered hallways are filled with thousands of miniature Buddha statues.

Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also nearby is the Presidential Palace. Although you are not allowed to visit inside, it is a good glimpse in to the towns colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governors palace. Visit COPE, an association working to help landmine victims. A visit to the center provides in-depth information about the history of the American/Vietnam war and the lasting impact of unexplored ordinances (UXO) in the area and the efforts underway to clear them.

Continue to the Patuxay monument, Laos version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city. Next, your tour takes you to That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire. End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A maximum of 7 people per booking

Minimum age is 12 years

Please provide your contact phone number on road at the time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)