Half Day Exploring the Charms of Vientiane and hotel pickup

Discover the major temples of Vientiane. See the Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and the Patuxay. Learn about the impact of unexploded ordnance in Laos at the COPE Visitor Centre.
Explore Vientiane on a half-day tour of the city's major temples, markets, and landmarks. Visit the COPE Visitor Centre to learn about the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos and the remarkable efforts being made in prosthetic innovation and rehabilitation for those affected.

Be picked up from your hotel and head to the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket. Admire the thousands of miniature Buddha statues that line the walls of the temple. Continue to the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.

Next, visit the Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Continue to Talat Sao, Vientiane’s central market. Here, find everything from traditional Laotian textiles to handicrafts.

Immerse yourself in local life and maybe pick up a few souvenirs. Finish your day to visit the COPE Visitor Centre, an educational and heart-touching experience where you learn about the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos and the remarkable efforts being made in prosthetic innovation and rehabilitation for those affected.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.