What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A large, ornate temple with multiple spires and a central stupa, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Things to do

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

£18
per adult
Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

£15
per adult
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

£121
per adult
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets

£36
per adult
From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

£6
per adult
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

£5
per adult
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour
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Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

£84
per adult
Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk
Aerial view of colorful greens and other ingredients

Cooking Class in Vientiane

£113
per traveller
Cooking Class in Vientiane
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Pha That Luang

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Find out about the history of Vientiane with a stop at Pha That Luang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Chinatown

While Chinatown isn't home to many top sights, Ban Anou Night Market and Lao National Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

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Vientiane

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Tha Bo