Destinations: Vientiane – Wat Sisaket – Wat Ho Prakeo – That Luang – Patuxay
COST :$ 81 /pax
Duration:1 day – Departure: daily – Type: private tour
Explore Laos’ capital city by car to discover the hidden charms of this quiet city. Visit magnificent ancient temples, stop at the unique Patuxai Monument, and travel to the gold-covered stupa of That Luang. End your day with a stroll along the Mekong River as the sun begins.
Trip Highlights:
- Explore this quite Laos’ capital city
- Travel to the gold-covered stupa of That Luang.
- Spending time learning more about Laos’ fascinating culture and history
We pick you up at your hotel and immediately begin our exploration of this an ancient city situated on a bend by the Mekong River. Being Laos’ largest and capital city, there is much to see and do.
There are religious museums like Wat Sisaket, the oldest city temple, which survived the 1828 Siamese war. Its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues. Wat Ho Prakeo is the former home-temple for the Emerald Buddha statue, and today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and artifacts found in and around Vientiane.
That Luang Stupa is the single most important monument in Laos, as it is said to contain a piece of the Buddha’s chest bone. Patuxay (Lao Arc de Triomphe) was built in commemoration of those who died during past wars and today it is the city’s main landmark. During the tour, we will make sure to stop at all of these attractions, spending time learning more about Laos’ fascinating culture and history. We will also visit Mrs. Carol Cassidy’s weaving studio. She is an American who arrived in Vientiane in 1989 as part of a United Nations project to promote traditional weaving. She remained and formed the Lao Textiles Studio that today employs over 40 weavers, creating naturally dyed, woven silk pieces reflecting reinterpreted traditional Lao design.
Her textiles are seen at the NA DAO restaurant and mix tapestry, brocade and ikat techniques (meeting Carol is of course subject to her availability).
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Additional / customized services can be arranged on request.
- Museum in Laos close on Tuesday and in Cambodia it is open every day.