Vientiane en 5 jours
Pha That Luang et COPE Visitor Centre le jour 1, Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Si Saket et Mekong Riverside Promenade le jour 2 et une excursion à Buddha Park le jour 3. Les 2 autres jours ajoutent une excursion à Vang Vieng et Ban Mixay & Wat Chan.
Compter environ 265 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 110 € avec un petit budget.
Jour 1 : Pha That Luang et COPE Visitor Centre
Matin
Pha That Luang
Visit Pha That Luang in late afternoon when the golden stupa catches the sun perfectly—the lighting is magical and crowds are thinner than in the morning.
Quartier : Sikhottabong District.
Pour manger
Pha That Luang area food stalls for authentic laap
Traditional Lao meals are shared family-style. Order several dishes with sticky rice—eating with your hands is perfectly acceptable.
Après-midi
COPE Visitor Centre
Visit the COPE Visitor Centre early in your trip—it provides crucial context about Laos' history that will deepen your appreciation of the country.
Soir
Wat Sok Pa Luang
A forest temple on the city outskirts offering meditation retreats and traditional herbal saunas.
Jour 2 : Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Si Saket et Mekong Riverside Promenade
The historic heart of Vientiane stretches along the Mekong River, blending government buildings, major temples, and the city's best dining and sunset spots.
Matin
Patuxai Victory Monument
Quartier : Riverside & City Center.
Fin de matinée
Wat Si Saket
Quartier : Riverside & City Center.
Pour manger
Talat Sao Morning Market for khao jee
Follow the locals—if there's a queue at a street stall, it's probably excellent. Most dishes cost 10,000-30,000 LAK.
Après-midi
Mekong Riverside Promenade
Quartier : Riverside & City Center.
Soir
Dan Ngeuan Morning Market
A local wet market where residents shop for everything from fresh produce to live eels and traditional medicines.
Quartier : Riverside & City Center.
Jour 3 : excursion à Buddha Park
45 minutes by tuk-tuk or local bus.
This surreal sculpture garden features over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues created by a mystical shaman in the 1950s. The giant reclining Buddha and pumpkin-shaped tower you can enter make for unforgettable photos and a unique spiritual experience.
À voir : Giant reclining Buddha statue, Three-story pumpkin tower with heaven, earth, and hell levels, Collection of mythological creatures, Mekong River views from the park
Jour 4 : excursion à Vang Vieng
3-4 hours by minivan or bus.
Once known for wild tubing parties, Vang Vieng has transformed into an adventure destination surrounded by stunning limestone karsts. The dramatic landscape offers climbing, kayaking, and cave exploration in a spectacular setting.
À voir : Kayaking or tubing on the Nam Song River, Exploring Tham Chang cave, Viewpoints overlooking karst formations, Blue Lagoon for swimming
Jour 5 : Ban Mixay & Wat Chan et Beer Lao Brewery Tour
Matin
Ban Mixay & Wat Chan
A charming residential area packed with guesthouses, cafes, and local life. Narrow lanes reveal traditional wooden houses, neighborhood temples where monks go about their daily routines, and some of Vientiane's best-value accommodation.
Aussi dans le coin : Wat Mixay, Lao Textile Museum, Doi Ka Noi Café, Small local markets
Après-midi
Beer Lao Brewery Tour
A tour of Laos' most famous export, located in the industrial zone outside the city center.
Soir
That Dam (Black Stupa)
An ancient, moss-covered stupa in a quiet roundabout, said to be inhabited by a protective naga serpent.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Wattay International Airport is just 4km from the city center. Taxis charge a fixed 50,000 LAK ($2.50) to most hotels. Tuk-tuks are slightly cheaper at 40,000 LAK but less comfortable with luggage. There's no public bus from the airport.
Se déplacer
The city center along the Mekong is very walkable, with most major temples and attractions within a 30-minute stroll. However, distances to Pha That Luang or Buddha Park require transport. Sidewalks are often obstructed, so walking in the street is common.
Conseils sur place
- The best baguettes aren't at fancy cafes but from street vendors near the morning market. Look for carts with lines of locals in the early morning.
- For the authentic Mekong sunset experience, skip the touristy bars and buy a Beer Lao from a convenience store to enjoy on the riverbank steps with locals.
- Tuk-tuks don't have meters. Always negotiate the price before getting in. A short ride within the center should be 20,000-30,000 LAK.
