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Tour description:
Vientian is only 20km fromthe
Thai border, but has a completely different feel to Thailand. It is a
lot less developed, and quieter. The population of Laos is only
6,000,000. Situated on the Mekong river, the city has a large French
expat community (It was a french colony until the 70s) as well as many
foreign aid workers. It is difficult to believe it is a capital
city..you can see goats happily grazing by the side of the road, and
cockerels wake you in the morning.
Tour Program:
Vientiane Classic Tour 3 Days
Day 1 - Vientiane
• Arrival in Vientiane
• Transfer
• Sightseeing in Vientiane
The capital city and seat of government sits in a bend of the Mekong River amidst fertile alluvial plains. Vientiane (pronounced 'Wieng Chan' by the locals) is a laid-back city with interesting wats and lively markets.
• Pha That Luang (Great Sacred Reliquary or Great Stupa): built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD, it is the most important national monument in Laos, a symbol of both the Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.
• Patuxai: a large monument in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the huge arch at the end of Thanon Lan Xang has a stairway that leads to the top levels of the monument, providing a good view of the city.
• Ho Pha Keo: the former royal temple of the Lao monarchy built in 1565 by King Setthathirat and now converted into a museum containing some of the best examples of Buddhist sculptures found in Laos.
• Wat Si Saket: constructed in 1818 by King Anouvong in the early Bangkok style, small niches are carved into its interior walls, containing more than 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images.
• Wat Si Muang: this temple is one of the most popularly used temple grounds in the city, as it contains the city pillar and acts as the home of Vientiane's guardian spirits.
• Talaat Sao: the Morning Market - actually open all day – selling a wide range of fabrics, jewellery and electronic goods.
• Overnight in Vientiane
Day 2 - Vientiane
• Excursion to National Ethnic Cultural Park & Buddha Park
• Wat Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park): a collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures along the Mekong River, 24 kilometers south of the center of Vientiane.
• National Ethnic Cultural Park: attractions are houses of different ethnic minorities, a small zoo with monkeys and birds and a long distance view of the Friendship Bridge.Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight in Vientiane
Day 3 - Vientiane
• Transfer
Vientiane Classic Tour 3 Days
Tour Prices (Price per person and in US$)
| Type |
Number of Travellers |
Internet Price |
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Var A
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1 Pax |
270 |
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Var A
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2 Pax |
160 |
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Var A
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3-6 Pax |
130 |
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Var A
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SGL S/C |
20 |
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Var B
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1 pax |
280 |
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Var B
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2 pax |
170 |
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Var B
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3-6 Pax |
140 |
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Var B
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SGL S/C |
30 |
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Var C
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1 pax |
400 |
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Var C
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2 pax |
220 |
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Var C
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3-6 Pax |
200 |
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Var C
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SGL S/C |
90 |
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Note:
The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local
conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
| Hotel | Var A | Var B | Var C | | Vientiane | B & P Hotel
STD room | Vansana Hotel
Standard | Don Chan Palace
Classic Room |
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, we will confirm one of
the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please
note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply
during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and
New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
This tour can be customized as you wish!
Please email us for more information, we will be happy to assist you.
Vientiane Classic Tour 3 Days
Includes:
Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
All entrance fees.
English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).
Excludes:
Visa fees.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.
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