What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

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

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

NZ$41
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$33
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$268
per adult
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
Vientiane: Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Day Tour

Vientiane: Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Day Tour

NZ$102
per adult
Vientiane: Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Day Tour
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

NZ$259
per adult
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch
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Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

NZ$187
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$328
per adult
Lao Art Museum and City Explore with Lunch
Laos Traditional Costume

Laos Traditional Costume

NZ$130
per adult
Laos Traditional Costume
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

NZ$80
per adult
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets
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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 Lao National Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

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