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Monk praying in front of Buddha statue at Wat Sisaket in Vientiane, Laos
Golden Buddhas of Wat Si Saket in Vientiane, Laos
Large and small Buddha statues in Buddha Park in Vientiane, Laos
Aerial view of Buddha Park on a sunny day  in Vientiane, Laos
Two statues at Buddha Park in Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane Highlights Full Day Tour

By Asia Travel Links
Free cancellation available
Price was AU$357, price is now AU$328 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Visit Wat Sisaket, the most ancient temple in Vientiane
  • See thousands of tiny Buddha images
  • See That Luang Stupa, the iconic symbol of Laos
  • Visit the local morning market Talaat Sao
  • Visit the traditional weaving village, Ban Nong Bouthong

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel pick-up in Vientiane
    • Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$356.64
AU$328.11 x 1 TravellerAU$328.11

Total
Price was AU$356.64, price is now AU$328.11
8% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfer by air-con vehicles
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch, admission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips and service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses

Know before you book

  • The pickup and drop off is available for hotels in Vientiane city central only. Other locations are subject to the availability and will incur the supplement surcharge.

What you can expect

This full day tour offers you a chance to explore the hidden charm of Vientiane, an ancient city situated by the mighty Mekong. Joining this tour, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Laos generally and Vientiane particularly by visiting the city’s historic temples and national monuments as well as the Buddha Park, a traditional weaving village and a local morning market.

This full day tour takes you to some destinations. The time in each destination can be flexible as your request as long as it doesn’t affect the whole plan.

At 8.00 am, you will be greeted and picked up at your hotel’s lobby. Then, you will be driven to the first destination of the tour Wat Sisaket, the most ancient temple and one of the most popular points in Vientiane. Coming here, you will see thousands of tiny Buddha images and rows with hundreds of seated Buddha made of different sizes and materials. So, there are more than 8000 Buddhas in total. Your next spot is Ho Prakeo which was the former temple of Emerald Buddha statue and now it houses all Buddha statues, artefacts and antiques found around Vientiane.

At 10.00 am, you will reach That Luang stupa which is widely known as the national symbol and the most important monument in Laos. Here, you will be impressed by the Laos beautiful architecture style which is influenced by Buddhist beliefs.

Leaving That Luang, you will be involved in the local’s life by visiting the local morning market Talaat Sao. Here, you will see a wide range of traditional handicraft products made by the local such as silk weaving, wooden carving pieces, etc.

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Following the morning excursion and short rest, at 1.00 pm you will continue the afternoon programme by visiting other famous spots including the Buddha Park with a large number of Buddha statues with different shapes and sizes and the traditional weaving village, Ban Nong Bouthong.

Then, you will enjoy the scenic landscape of the sunset when walking along the Mekong River. Don’t forget to keep your camera handy to capture these beautiful images.

At 4.00 pm, you will be driven back to your hotel and the tour ends.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel pick-up in Vientiane
    • Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos