What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A large, ornate temple with multiple spires and a central stupa, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Activities

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

NZ$42
per adult
Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

NZ$35
per adult
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

NZ$277
per adult
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
Aerial view of colorful greens and other ingredients

Cooking Class in Vientiane

NZ$259
per traveller
Cooking Class in Vientiane
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Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

NZ$194
per adult
Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk
Lao Art Museum and City Explore with Lunch

Lao Art Museum and City Explore with Lunch

NZ$339
per adult
Lao Art Museum and City Explore with Lunch
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

NZ$268
per adult
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

NZ$14
per adult
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

NZ$12
per adult
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour
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Pha That Luang

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Find out about the history of Vientiane with a stop at Pha That Luang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Chinatown

While Chinatown isn't home to many top sights, Ban Anou Night Market and Mekong Riverside Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

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