VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR

Best places to visit: VIENTIANE - WAT HO PRAKEO - THAT LUANG STUPA - NAM NGUM LAKE Ban Bor village

Durations

3 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English & Czech


We take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo…


Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane Sightseeing Tour
Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake – Crusing Tour
Day 3: Vientiane – Departure

DAY 1 – VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR: ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Meet on arrival and you are welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon — an ancient city, situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city and the capital of Laos. Transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo,

Pha-That-Luang-in-Vientiane VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR
Vientiane: Pha That Luang Stupa

but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane.

Transport: Private air-conditioned.
Accommodation: Hotel.

DAY 2 – VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR: VIENTIANE – NAM NGUM LAKE – CRUISING ADVENTURE TOURS ( B/L/- )

Breakfast at hotel, we depart to visit the Morning Market, the biggest shopping center in Vientiane and we take a full day trip by road No. 10 to Nam Ngum Lake (90 km N), with hundreds of small islands. We en route stop to visit a cottage-salt factory, where natural salt are extracted at Ban Bor village. After arriving at Nam Ngum Lake by noon, we enjoy our Lao food lunch at a restaurant by the Nam Ngum Lake. In the afternoon, we relax by taking a boat ride about 1 hour for panoramic view around small islands.

Nam-Ngum-Lake VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR
Nam Ngum Lake

Nam Ngum Lake

On the way of returning to Vientiane along the road No. 13, we make a few stops at Ban Phone, a village where most people weaving bamboo-baskets, dinning tables, besides we will see how Lao traditional rice-whisky to be distilled, and we can have a taste and take a way. Before getting back to Vientiane, we also stop at Vang Xang, an archaeological site containing the 11th century stone carvings of Buddha sculptures hidden in the forest.
Transport: Private air-conditioned, Boat.
Accommodation: Hotel.

DAY 3 – VIENTIANE STOPOVER TOUR: VIENTIANE – DEPARTURE

Following breakfast, we spend our independent exploration of this charming city by own till we depart to Wattay airport.

***End of Service***

DESCRIPTION

CITY

HOTEL NAME

3-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Lao Orchid hotel (Deluxe room) *** www.lao-orchid.com

4-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Salana Boutique Hotel (Superior room) ****

5-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Settha Palace Hotel (Deluxe room) ***** www.setthapalace.com

Including services

  • Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
  • Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
  • Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
  • Sightseeing with admission fees
  • Private boat trips as programmed
  • Mineral water and cold tissues on tours

EXCLUDING services

  • International air tickets arrival to and departure from Laos
  • Visa stamping on arrival to Laos (US$ 30 per person)
  • All other meals & beverages are NOT mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses and Tips
 
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