• Wat Si Saket - The guide and driver will collect guests from their hotel in Vientiane to begin a morning city tour of the Laotian capital. The first destination is Wat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane, which has retained its original structure while other temples have undergone significant renovations. Within the main hall and along the courtyard walls, there are 6,840 Buddha images nestled in small niches or displayed on shelves, accompanied by stunning frescoes.
• Wat Ho Phra Keo - The tour continues to the nearby Ho Phra Keo, a former Royal temple now serving as a Museum of Buddhist art and sculpture. This building once housed the Emerald Buddha until it was moved to Bangkok after a conflict with the Lao in 1778. It still showcases some of the country’s finest Buddha sculptures.
• Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang) - The That Luang, with its golden stupa shaped like a banana flower, is the most revered shrine in Laos and is a must-see.
• Patuxay Monument - Known as the Patuxai, this victory gate was built in 1958, inspired by the “Arc de Triumph” in Paris, and features traditional Lao motifs, including the Kinnaree, a mythical bird-woman. Visitors with energy can climb to the top of the monument for a panoramic view of Laos’ capital from Vientiane’s highest point (optional).
• Buddha Park - After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour proceeds outside the city to the renowned Buddha Park, created by a monk in the 1950s. This intriguing site on the outskirts of Vientiane is recognized as a major religious location in the country. The park is filled with statues of Buddhist and mythological animals related to Buddhism, offering numerous photo opportunities.
• Talat Sao - In the afternoon, if time allows, a brief stop can be made at Vientiane’s central market, Talat Sao, before returning to the hotel. Often referred to as a ‘morning market,’ this is somewhat misleading as it typically remains open until late afternoon.

The tour concludes with a return to the hotel in Vientiane at 4 pm after a full day of exploring the sights in and around Vientiane.

• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)
• All applicable taxes and service charges
• A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

• Entrance fee inside the Patuxai Victory Gate
• Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

A combination tour where we cruise in comfort and in a laid-back way along the capital’s main sites before heading out to the Buddha Park: a somewhat awkward place that doubles now as both a religious park and a place for the local community to relax.

• Visit revered places in one of Asia’s smallest capitals
• Admire the Patuxai Gate modelled after Arc de Triomphe
• Gaze at the statues of the mysterious Buddha Park
• Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant
• Pick-up and drop off from your hotel is included

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Pakse. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Ngam Num Lake, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, and Vientiane International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• Customers are reminded to submit their passport number and expiration date with their reservation. These are essential requirements as outlined by local immigration regulations
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
• Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
• To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.