Vive Vientiane Travel Vientiane with ease

Vientiane is a sleepy town, located on the banks of the immense Mekong River. It's a wonderful place for strolling through the tree-lined, slightly disorderly streets; without feeling like you're in a country's capital. Although Vientiane is the capital of Laos, it feels more like a large village where city hustle and bustle is still uncommon. Travel Vientiane and see beautiful colonial buildings and temples, which remind visitors of France's power over Indochina at the end of the 19th century.

Having the first days of your stay in Laos taken care of for you allows you to travel Vientiane with less hassle and less stress. We will arrange a transfer from the airport to your hotel. You'll spend 2 nights in a cozy, comfortable Vientiane hotel with a swimming pool for a quick refreshing swim.

Duration	3 days/ 2 nights	Accommodation	2 nights in a charming, centrally located Vientiane hotel. Level 3 (see accommodation)
Price per person	From $99 per person - based on 2 people	Included	Airport transfer to your Vientiane hotel, 2 night's accommodation with breakfast
Transportation	Air conditioned car	Excluded	All other meals and excursions

Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

On arrival at Vientiane airport, you'll be greeted by a driver who will take you to your Vientiane hotel. If you travel by night train from Bangkok, you'll be picked up at the border. Your cozy Vientiane hotel is located in the centre of Vientiane, near the Mekong River, the morning market, and the loveliest restaurants that Vientiane has to offer. The courtyard of the guest house is a great place to wake up slowly in the morning and enjoy your breakfast (breakfast is included).

Travel Vientiane and experience a number of interesting attractions worth visiting. For instance, you could climb the Patuxai, which resembles the Arc de Triomphe, for an amazing view over the city and the Mekong River. Just outside of the city you'll find the impressive 'Wat Phra Keo' and 'Wat Sisaket' temples. The most important temple complex is 'Pha Tat Luang'. This gold leaf covered temple is the symbol of Buddhist Laos. The morning market is the perfect place to purchase beautifully woven carpets and clothing. The antique stores in the city centre sell reasonably priced opium pipes as well as Laotian silver.

Travel Vientiane and meet friendly local monks

Day 2: Vientiane

Today, you'll have plenty of time to travel Vientiane and to see all of its attractions. Personally, we chose to rent bicycles as cycling is an easy and fun way to explore the city. You can ride through the tree-lined streets at your own pace and continue along the Mekong River banks where all kinds of interesting fruit is grown. You won't need to worry about lunch - every street corner has a small bakery where you can pick up a fresh French baguette. Before you know it, you'll sink into the laid-back Laos feeling while you travel Vientiane. If you're interested in Buddhism, visit a temple where you're certain to learn more about the role Buddhism plays in the daily life of Laotians. Start up a conversation with a monk - they are very open to meeting visitors.

You can also enjoy a visit to Buddha Park, 'Wat Xieng Khuan', about 25 kilometers outside the city while you travel Vientiane. The park is filled with giant Hindu and Buddhist statues carved in stone. At the end of the day, you can have a drink at one of the many terraces along the Mekong. This is a great place to enjoy one of the spectacular sunsets in the area.

Day 3: Vientiane - End of module.

Your Vientiane travels will end after breakfast this morning. Be prepared for an early start - you're likely to be woken by the local roosters. However, this is actually the beginning of most Laotians day, bright and early at sunrise. If you would like to go for a walk before breakfast, head on over to the local market and have a look at the many souvenirs.

After this Vientiane travel pack, you'll continue with your Laos adventure. A logical next step would be to travel north to Luang Prabang. We can arrange a domestic flight for you or, if you have enough time, you can travel by land to Luang Prabang via our Laid-Back Laos travel module. This is a really relaxing area for active and adventurous travellers alike.

Alternatively, you could continue your journey south along the waterfalls on the Boloven Plateau and then on to Cambodia.

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