Vientiane City Tour
Enjoy a half day guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane, one of the most tranquil capital cities in the world, far away from the bustle and hustle of other Asian capitals.
Start your day with the oldest, Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. En route to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. The final visit of the day will be the excellent COPE exhibition centre, highlighting a much overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day to day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a result of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War area.
- Day 1: Vientiane City Tour Half Day
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Vientiane around 8:00am. Your tour begins with 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 town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s 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 unexploded ordinances 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 Setthathirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire. Return to your hotel. End of services.
| Group Size | 1 person | 2 persons | 3 - 5 persons | 6 - 9 persons | 10 -15 persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139.00 | 88.00 | 70.00 | 59.00 | 55.00 |
| Group Size | |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 139 |
| 2 persons | 88 |
| 3 - 5 persons | 70 |
| 6 - 9 persons | 59 |
| 10 -15 persons | 55 |
1/ Private air-conditioned vehicle during sightseeing trip
2/ Entrance fees where mentioned
3/ Private English speaking guide
4/ Lunch meal
1/ Personal spending money such as drink and all other things are non-clearly mentioned in the itinerary
2/ Travel insurance
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