Sightseeing Tour: Vientiane 2
Discover another side of Vientiane: a spectacular open-air Buddha park, a sacred temple revered by Lao people, and a local market full of souvenirs.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
- Pickup at the Friendship Bridge border checkpoint / hotel
Depart by private car
- Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
See more than a hundred Buddha and Hindu deity sculptures
- Wat Si Muang
Visit the city pillar and pray for success in work and family
- Lunch
Local Lao restaurant (meals not included)
- Morning Market (Talat Sao)
Shop for souvenirs and local products
- Mekong riverside café
Relax before heading back
*Times and order of stops may change depending on weather, traffic and your preferences.
Price includes
- Private car with driver for the whole tour
- Fuel
- Drinking water in the car
- Pickup and drop-off at the border checkpoint / hotel / station
Price excludes
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees / activities
- Accommodation (multi-day tours)
- Driver tips
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Travel Guide
Common questions travelers ask before heading to Laos from Nong Khai
Only have 1 day — can I see Vientiane?
Yes! Park at XL in the morning, head to the border, explore Vientiane, then pick up your car in the evening.
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Laos as a day trip or overnight — which suits you better?
A quick Vientiane visit works as a day trip. Want a relaxed pace or to go further? Stay overnight.
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Driving to Nong Khai and heading into Laos — where should you park?
Don't want to take your car across to Laos? The easiest option is to park on the Nong Khai side and head on to the border.
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