Overview
Destinations: Vientiane
Duration: 1 Day
Inclusions: Accommodation as listed above, Meals as listed in the itinerary, English speaking local guides (one place = one guide), Tours and transfers as mentioned, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions: Travel insurance (compulsory), Fully escorted guide to accompany you throughout the country. This can be arranged for an additional fee, Visas, Spending money, Tips & gratuities, Activities not listed, Meals not listed, All drinks, International departure taxes, International flights
You are welcome to request any changes you may desire. Please contact us today so that we can design a memorable tailor made itinerary just for you.
Following breakfast, we will explore Vientiane by visiting some of the major sights of this capital city; including the oldest temple, Wat Sisaket, which maintains thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and then the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously held the famous Emerald Buddha Image. You will visit the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa and also have the opportunity to take some pictures of the impressive Patuxay Monument, which is recognized as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. This afternoon, we will continue visiting the rest of Vientiane by foot, including visits to Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We will be walking past the major shopping areas continuing on to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin, where various goods are displayed for sale. Here you will find fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques. We will then return to the Mekong Riverside in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset. Your overnight stay will be in Vientiane.
