Day tour – Vientiane City

Tour Program

Detailed itinerary:

At 8.30am, meeting our tour guide and driver at hotel in Vientiane. Start the sightseeing at the 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.

Stop at Wat Simuang, the most popular and venerated temple in Vientiane, as it is considered the guardian of the spirit of the city. Upon its grounds, you will find an Angkorian-era pillar and it is a popular belief that if you circle it three times and make a wish, then that wish will come true.

Nestled near the morning market is That Dam. Also called the “Black Stupa“, the structure was once covered with a layer of gold which was stolen by the Thais during their invasion in 1828. From here, travel on to nearby Pangkham Street, with its plethora of tailor shops, and Nam Phou Fountain. Around the fountain are some remaining buildings from former Vientiane.

Tour price includes: 

• Private air conditioned transport for pick up, transfer & sightseeing as per program
• Hotel picking up and dropping off service
• Mineral water on car (1 bottle/person)
• English speaking tour guide
• All entrance fees
• Lunch

Tour price excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program

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