What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A golden temple with a pointed spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A large golden stupa surrounded by smaller structures, set against a clear blue sky.
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A large, ornate temple with multiple spires and a central stupa, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Activities

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

AU$35
per adult
Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

AU$29
per adult
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

AU$232
per adult
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

AU$12
per adult
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

AU$10
per adult
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

AU$69
per adult
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets
Vientiane Half Day City Tour

Vientiane Half Day City Tour (Daily Guaranteed)

AU$116
per adult
Vientiane Half Day City Tour (Daily Guaranteed)
Tuk tuk Vientiane_BCfamilyTour.com

Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

AU$162
per adult
Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk
Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

AU$54
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package
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Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$222 per adult*
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Water activities

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Laos: Jungle Go-Karting, Ziplining, and Kayak Rafting

Laos: Jungle Go-Karting, Ziplining, and Kayak Rafting

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$155 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Nam Ngum Dam Full Day Tour

Nam Ngum Dam Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$764 per traveller*
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What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Stay near popular Vientiane Prefecture attractions

A large, ornate temple with multiple spires and a central stupa, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Pha That Luang

8.8/10 (263 reviews)
Find out about the history of Vientiane with a stop at Pha That Luang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Chinatown

While Chinatown isn't home to many top sights, Ban Anou Night Market and Mekong Riverside Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

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Vientiane

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with multiple outboard motors, and rocky formations in the distance.

Tha Bo