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Complete Vientiane in a Day
van
Vientiane from the Patuxay Gate
Vat Sisaket
Mekong river

Complete Vientiane in a Day

By Asian Trails LTD
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Overview

Casting aside one’s prejudices of what defines a country’s capital is fairly easy when arriving in Vientiane; Laos’ government and administrative centre just doesn’t fit in this box. Yet, this also highlights the uniqueness of the country’s largest city where life seems to move at a slightly more relaxed pace. Added to the fact that there is more than meets the eye, you will touch the essentials of locally vibrant, yet truly Laos’ contribution to the world’s capital list. From enigmatic temples to dashing street-side examples of somewhat unhurried lifestyle, Vientiane leaves a lasting impression as a truly charming destination.

Activity location

  • Wat Si Saket
    • Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane
    • 0100, Vientiane, Laos, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wat Si Saket
    • Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane
    • 0100, Vientiane, Laos, Laos

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll applicable taxes and service charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • What's includedWhat's includedA full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFood only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and service charge, shopping, portage fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSingle supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny airline tickets, visa fees, additional transport cost from and to the general meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s 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 Vientiane. 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 expiry 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
  • 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
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s 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 travelling 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

Activity itinerary

Wat Si Saket
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
At approximately 8 am, your guide and driver for the day await you at your hotel. Our first stop will be the Wat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane, built in 1818.
Wat Ho Phra Keo
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Wat Si Muang
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A short stop at the nearby Wat Simeuang will show that there are different styles of temples available in Vientiane, each with its characteristics.
Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
After a delicious local lunch at a local restaurant in the capital, we drive further to the That Luang with its golden stupa in the characteristic banana flower shape. This is the most revered shrine in Laos and of course, cannot be missed. Its central structure is 45 metres tall and echoes the curving lines of an elongated lotus bud, the original stupa, said to contain a relic of the Lord Buddha.
Patuxai
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This victory gate, also known as Anousavali, was constructed in 1958 and is better known as the Patuxai Gate; 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 Laotian capital.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWat Si Saket
    • Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane
    • 0100, Vientiane, Laos, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWat Si Saket
    • Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane
    • 0100, Vientiane, Laos, Laos

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