Most booked tours and tickets in Vientiane
Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park
4.734 reviews8h
from €128
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Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time
4.618 reviews50m
from €8
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Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station
4.715 reviews
from €9
Check availabilityTop sights in Vientiane
- 1Pha That Luang
- 2Patuxai Victory Monument
- 3Wat Si Saket
- 4Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
- 5COPE Visitor Centre
- 6Mekong Riverside Promenade
- Experience Southeast Asia's most relaxed capital city, where you can actually hear yourself think. Wander from the ancient Buddha collection at Wat Si Saket to the Arc de Triomphe-inspired Patuxai monument without battling crowds, then enjoy a riverside sunset with a cold Beer Lao in hand.
- Discover a unique fusion of French and Lao culture that's tangible in everyday life. Start your day with café au lait and a flaky croissant at a French bakery, visit the morning market for tropical fruits, then enjoy a Lao-French dinner of Mekong fish amok with a baguette on the side.
- Explore breathtaking Buddhist architecture without the tourist masses. Marvel at the national symbol Pha That Luang's golden stupa, discover the thousands of miniature Buddhas at Wat Si Saket (the city's oldest surviving temple), and take a short trip to the surreal sculpture garden at Buddha Park.
Tickets and passes in Vientiane
Food and drink experiences in Vientiane
Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch
5.04 reviews4h
from €64
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Day trips and outdoor activities from Vientiane
VangVieng Climbing and Ballon Area (Departure from Vientiane)
4.77 reviews8h
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Hidden gems in Vientiane
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Wat Sok Pa Luang
A forest temple on the city outskirts offering meditation retreats and traditional herbal saunas.
Dan Ngeuan Morning Market
A local wet market where residents shop for everything from fresh produce to live eels and traditional medicines.
Beer Lao Brewery Tour
A tour of Laos' most famous export, located in the industrial zone outside the city center.
That Dam (Black Stupa)
An ancient, moss-covered stupa in a quiet roundabout, said to be inhabited by a protective naga serpent.
Lao Women's Museum
A small museum documenting the role of women in Lao history, culture, and development.
Day trips from Vientiane
Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
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.
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.
Thai Border & Nong Khai
1 hour to Friendship Bridge, then 30 minutes to Nong Khai
Cross the Friendship Bridge to explore Thailand's Isan region, known for its distinct culture and cuisine. Nong Khai offers excellent markets, the bizarre Sala Kaew Ku sculpture park (sister to Buddha Park), and a chance to compare two Mekong cultures.
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Things to do in Vientiane: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Vientiane?+
Top sights include Pha That Luang, Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Si Saket and Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan). Away from the crowds, try Wat Sok Pa Luang and Dan Ngeuan Morning Market.
What are the most popular tours in Vientiane?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide (4.8 stars, 93 reviews); Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk (4.7 stars, 65 reviews); Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park (4.7 stars, 34 reviews).
How much do tours in Vientiane cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €8 and €298 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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