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Home5-Hour Vientiane Sightseeing Tour
Description
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Vientiane's highlights, starting from the serene Wat Sisaket temple. Explore Wat Phra Keo to see a collection of Lao and Khmer works of art. Pay a visit to COPE, an association which helps victims of landmines, before climbing the Patuxay monument. Visit That Luang and end your tour at the banks of the river Mekong.
Highlights
- Marvel at Wat Pra Keo, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Visit Pha That Luang Stupa
- Stroll along the banks of the Mekong River
- Admire the views from the top of the Patuxay monument
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- You will be picked up at your hotel in Vientiane at 9:00 am for morning sightseeing.
- Visit Wat Sisaket, a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, 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 into the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace.
- Visit COPE, an association working to help landmine victims. A visit to the center provides in-depth information about the history of the American/Vietnam war and the lasting impact of unexploded ordinances (UXO) in the area and the efforts underway to clear them.
- Continue to the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city.
- See Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the center of the city of Vientiane. The holiest site in Laos constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shining upon its towering golden spire.
- End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
English-speaking Vientiane guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Government taxes and service charges
Bottle of water
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Point
Vientiane, Laos
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 200 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 200 / group