VIENTIANE STOPOVER

VIENTIANE STOPOVER

BRIEFING AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY 

Day 1
VIENTIANE ARRIVAL

Meet your guide on arrival, transfer and check-in to your hotel. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Vientiane, answer any questions you have, and make arrangements for the following day. Enjoy free time for the remainder of the first day.

Set on a sweeping bend of the Mekong River, Vientiane is the tranquil and timeless capital of Laos with a kaleidoscope of architectural styles and influences ranging from traditional Lao to Thai, Chinese, French, Soviet and American. Discover crumbling French mansions, the golden spires of Pha That Luang, ancient atmospheric temples, bizarre sculptures and the Patuxai Monument, the Arc de Triomphe of Laos. From steaming noodle bars to riverside cafes, Vientiane will surprise and delight you with its quaint placid charm.

Vientiane has many great restaurants with Lao, Thai, French, Italian, Mexican and Chinese cuisines available. Ask your guide for personal recommendations.

Included meals: None
Accommodation in VIENTIANE

Day 2
VIENTIANE – CITY TOUR AND BUDDHA PARK

After breakfast we explore the city by visiting the oldest wat in Vientiane, WatSisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of WatPrakeo, which now serves as a museum of arts and antiques.  We then travel up Lanexang Avenue you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai Monument, which resembles its Parisian inspiration, the Arc de Triomphe.  The climb to the top offers great views over Vientiane.   We continue onwards down Rue Singha 23 to Laos’ National icon, and most important religious building the golden stupa of That Luang.  The final visit of the morning will be the excellent COPE exhibition centre, highlighting a much overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day to day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a result of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War area.

In the afternoon we visit the quirky yet impressive Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the banks of the Mekong River.   By no means historic – Buddha Park was built in the 1950’s by a self styled ‘holy man’ – the park features some very photogenic and unusual sculptures, including a huge reclining Buddha, and a giant pumpkin.  Upon returning to Vientiane we have the optional of stopping at the Lao Disabled Womens Centre, which provides valuable training and schooling for disabled women in Laos. The women here are friendly, and its interesting to have a chat with them to find out about their lives.  A spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in VIENTIANE

Day 3
VIENTIANE DEPARTURE

Depending on your departure flight, you may have free time at leisure, before being transferred to the airport for your flight.

Included meals: Breakfast

TOUR PRICE(S):

Standard 3*    : from US $ 166
Superior 4*     : from US $ 279
Deluxe 5*        : from US $ 345

* Prices are based on twin/ double share for group of at least 02 passengers travelling together and depend on availability and season.

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