Destination Laos
Vientiane Excursions
Vientiane Half Day Tour – City Highlights
Operated: Daily, 08:00 – 12:00 or 13:00 – 17:00
This half-day city tour visits the highlights of the capital including Wat Sisaket, Haw Phra Kaew, Phra That Luang stupa and Putousay – one of the most photographed images of Vientiane. If time permits also take a visit to the Talaat Sao – Vientiane’s morning market, which is open all day!
Vientiane Half Day Tour – Buddha Park
Operated: Daily, 08:30 &– 12:00 or 13:00 – 16:30
Transfer by private vehicle to the south of Vientiane to visit the Xieng Khuan Buddha Park, approximately 25 kilometres from Vientiane city. Built in 1958 this park on the banks of the Mekong River is the site of a large collection of many kinds of Buddhist and Hindu Sculptures. En route take a look at the impressive Friendship Bridge which links Laos and Thailand across the Mekong, and the National Cultural Park.
Vientiane Day Tour – City Highlights & Buddha Park
Operated: Daily, 08:30 – 16:30 (approx)
Visit Wat Sisaket, the oldest original temple in Vientiane, Haw Phra Kaew, Putousay, and Phra That Luang stupa – said to contain relics of Lord Buddha. Next take a visit to the Talaat Sao – Vientiane’s Morning Market. After lunch at a local restaurant, head out of the city to visit one of Laos’ slightly stranger attractions - Xieng Khuan Buddha Park. Also visit a Laotian textile gallery set in a traditional Lao home where you can see the silk weaving process and view the unique textiles produced.
Vientiane Day Tour – Nam Ngum Lake
Operated: Daily, 08:30 – 16:30 (approx)
This full-day tour visits Nam Ngum Lake, located approximately 90 kilometres north of Vientiane. The lake is a scenic vast artificial lake with many small islands that was formed when the Ngum River was dammed for hydroelectricity. Take a trip around the lake by boat enjoying the panoramic views, and it is possible to enjoy a swim in the clear waters before lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch begin the return journey to Vientiane, arriving mid-late afternoon.
