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Family or small group guided city tours or unguided tours by private hired car or minivan
to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos
English speaking driver
Vientiane
Vientiane
Vientiane is the busy capital city of Laos, succeeding Luang Prabang as capital city in the 16th century, and the old city is an ideal location to enjoy a day of sightseeing on your city tour of Vientiane.
Many of the older temples were destroyed in the early 19th century and have since been rebuilt in traditional style; visits to these temples will further the enjoyment of your sightseeing tour.
French influence in the reconstruction of the city can be seen in the colonial architecture and the wide boulevards, and the recent improvements to the riverside have resulted in a broad promenade which is home to a bustling night market every evening. We can arrange for your city tour of Vientiane to visit this area.
With a wealth of bars, restaurants and hotels your family or small group will easily find accommodation to suit and food of every nationality, providing a welcome break in your city sightseeing tour of Vientiane.
Vientiane is 360 kilometres from Luang Prabang and is a long journey for one day in our private minivan. Your family or small group might like to consider a one or two day stopover in Phonsavan or Vang Vieng. With our custom tours you can always arrange the sightseeing itinerary as you wish.
Vientiane
Vientiane
Built in 1820 Wat Si Saket is the oldest surviving temple in Vientiane and is memorable for the many thousands of Buddha images in the niches carved into the walls - see the video below.
The library of Wat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket, main temple building.
There are very many small Buddha images in niches carved into the walls.
The four walls of the cloisters of Wat Si Saket are lined with many thousands of Buddha images; you can see many niches carved into the walls each containing one or more Buddha images. There are many more inside the main temple building where photography is not permitted.
A common sight in Vientiane
Wat Si Muang
Time for relaxation
The original Wat Ho Phra Kaew, since destroyed, was built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha until in the 1770s it was taken by force to Bangkok, where it has been housed in Wat Phra Kaew in the Grand Palace ever since.
Candlelight procession at Wat In Peng. Originally built in the 16th century and destroyed, with many other temples, in the early 19th century.
Wat Mixai, also known as the Temple of Victory, was built in the 16th century during the reign of King Sai Setthathirat. It was built to celebrate victory against the Burmese Army. The temple was rebuilt in the early 1900s.
That Dam Stupa
That Luang
Patuxai
You will see jumbles of wires like this throughout Laos
You will see jumbles of wires like this throughout Laos
Buddha Park, Wat Xieng Khuang
Buddha Park, Wat Xieng Khuang
The Buddha Park is about 25 kilometres roughly south east from Vientiane, and can be easily visited during your sightseeing city tour of Vientiane.
Buddha Park contains giant sculptures of Buddha and Hindu gods. The park was started by monk Bunleua Sulila in 1958.
The statues all impress by their size and attention to detail - in particular the 40 metre reclining Buddha.
40 metre Reclining Buddha
Traditional Dancing
Traditional Dancing
Traditional Lao dancing can be seen in the evenings by the Nam Phou Fountain in the old city.
Night Market by the river on Fa Ngoum
Night Market by the river on Fa Ngoum
Every evening the area between the old city and the river is transformed from open parkland into a bustling night market. This area provides a welcome break to your city tour of Vientiane during the day, and is a must to see the night market after dusk.
Luang Prabang licence number: AA6174
MinivanLuangPrabang's minivan tour service specialises in arranging escorted tours in Luang Prabang and throughout Laos for small groups and families by private hire minivan with driver, and our tour operator will do his best to accommodate all of your wishes. Self guided tours with our English speaking driver are also available.
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