Vientiane Stopover – 3 Days

Tour Route: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake – Vientiane

Tour Highlights

Explore the capital’s rich cultural heritage, including Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, and the iconic That Luang Stupa.
Venture to Nam Ngum, a picturesque reservoir, with visits to fishing villages and local distilleries.
Enjoy a boat trip on the lake.
Explore the Morning Market and more before concluding your journey.

Category: Laos Tours

Vientiane is Southeast Asia’s most laid-back capital. This city boasts outstanding French colonial architecture and low level buildings that are spread out in the city, enhancing a cultural and relaxed atmosphere. Life in this pleasant capital is slow-paced and there is always only a light flow of traffic, even during rush hour! We explore this little, peaceful capital at a leisurely pace visiting some of the finest and most important historical sites in Laos.

General Information

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour Type: Landscape, Culture and Nature
Starts/ Ends: Vientiane / Vientiane
Tour Route: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake – Vientiane
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Activity Level: Easy walking and boat trip
Group size: Private only – 1 person minimum and above
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane
Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake
Day 3: Vientiane – Departure

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane

Upon your arrival in Vientiane, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. En route to Lao’s national icon, the precious and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. The Mekong riverside is the perfect place to end the day and admire the sunset.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake (B)

After breakfast, we head out of the city and make our way to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River. We stopover at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village that distills the local Lao whiskey. On arrival at Nam Ngum Lake, we embark on a long tail boat visiting fishing villages in the various islets. We take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of the local fishermen. On return, “if time permits”, perhaps you might want to experience gambling at the legal Lao casino located in the valley where you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the lake. We return to Vientiane by late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 3: Vientiane – Departure (B)

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and “if time permits”. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.

inclusions	– Transportation in private – Accommodation in twin shared room – Domestic flight with airport tax as stated only – Boat trip as stated in above sights – English speaking guide – Admission fee to indicated sights – Gov’t tax and service charge – Luggage handling and drinking water
exclusions	– Visa stamping fee on arrival – All air tickets in / to / from Laos – Travel Insurance in all kinds – Lunch or dinner unless where stated – Single room (quoted separately) – Other foreign language guide – Peak tourist season or special event rates – Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
meals	– If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Viet Vision Travel can be your culinary guide and provide you the opportunity to savor tempting local food and world-famous dishes. – Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.