Your Vietnam & Indochina DMC
Tour Overview
Uncover the ancient and modern beauty of Laos with Asia Links Travel through a 2-day 1 1-night Laos tour. You will be immersed in Vientiane's thousand-year history with ancient temples such as Vat Phra Keo, Vat Sisaket, and the national symbol Pha That Loung.
In addition, don't miss the unique architecture of Patuxai and the vibrant shopping experience at Talat Sao market. Finally, explore the mystical world at the Buddha Garden with hundreds of unique statues. This is a great opportunity to understand more about Lao culture and people.
Tour Highlights
- Visit gorgeous religious temples Vat Phra Keo, Vat Sisaket, and Pha That Luang.
- Climb to the top of the Patuxay monument – the landmark of the city to enjoy the panorama.
- Admire the statues of Buddha, God, Demon, etc at the interesting Buddha Park.
Itinerary
Vientiane – the capital echoes thousands of years of proud history with its captivating ancient, modern constructions.
Once you land at the airport in Vientiane, our local tour guide will meet you at the airport entrance and transfer with you to your hotel. Let's start your Short Trip with Asia Links Travel!
Meals are on your account and spend the night in Vientiane.
Our today tour will take us to the places of interest in Vientiane that will make you fall in love.
The first destination is Vat Phra Keo, which is an astounding temple from 1565. Not just the beautiful style that makes the temple special but the ornaments are also delicate.
In the past, the temple used to honor the famous Emerald Buddha image.
Turn to the next temple – Vat Sisaket. The temple is unique with thousands of Buddha images that are carved, stored on the wall.
Moreover, when visiting the temple, you will also have a chance to open the book of history from 1818.
Pha That Loung is a temple that preserves the architecture of Laotian well since 1566. Through time, there is damage that the temple had suffered in several damages so in 1930, it was repaired.
Pha That Loung means significantly to the Laotian and today, the temple becomes a national symbol, which makes people remind of Laos whenever they think of the memorable experience they had here.
Hop on another well-known construction, this time is Patuxai. This is a memorial monument that dated back to 1957. For a long time, the construction has been an important landmark in the city.
If you want to have an overview of the city, you can get to the top of the monument and enjoy the panorama. Inside out, the monument is a piece of art.
It looks gorgeous with the combination architecture of the Triomphe in Paris and Laos typical style.
Then, we will stop for a busy but exciting time at the Talat Sao market. This market is a typical local market, which is really famous in the city.
Take your time wandering around, you can find there are many interesting things and yummy dishes, snacks to bring home.
In the afternoon, let’s discover the Buddha Park, where also an interesting place that tourists should visit. Located 25km from the city, it takes us about 20 – 30 minutes to get there via vehicle.
In the Park, there are over 200 statues that are beautifully carved, which are available from all sizes, all height. These statues of Buddha and Hindu are made of concrete, including the gigantic Buddha that is 40 meters long.
You will not only find Buddha statues but also some characters with the shape of humans, Godhead, animals, and monsters.
You can also get inside a 3-meter-high pumpkin through a monster’s mouth and take some nice photos. The 3 stories are Hell, the Underworld, and Heaven respectively.
Meals on your account and spend the night at the hotel in Vientiane.
Enjoy your free morning before your flight schedule. Room is on service until noon at 12:00 only. Meals on your account. Your Short Trip ends here!
What's included
Trip Notes
► Visa Requirements: Laos visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang and Vientiane International aiports as well as the border checkpoints. You will need to prepare a passport with at least 6 months in validity, 2 passport - size photos and cash for the handling fee. Visa fee ranges from $20 - $42 USD depending on your nationality.
► Car Procedure:
| Group | Types of Car |
| 1 - 2 pax | 7 - seater car |
| 3 - 8 pax | 16 - seater car |
| 9 -14 pax | 25 - seater car |
| 15 - 20 pax | 35 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day. Special request for early/late check in/out will come with a surchage.
Airfares (if any) may change without prior notice to e-ticket issuance.
► Child Policy
- 0 - 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied) .
- 2 - 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied.
- 5 - 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied.
- From 12 years and older: 100% of the regular fare will be applied.
► During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you stay.
- Laos New Year: Extra fee required.
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