What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

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

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

8.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿665 per adult
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Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,154 per adult*
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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

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

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿808 per adult
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Full Day Phou Khao Khouay Experience

Full Day Phou Khao Khouay Experience

Activity duration is 11 hours
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is ฿19,119 per traveller*
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What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

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Pha That Luang

8.8/10 (263 reviews)
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.

Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

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Vientiane

A temple with a golden spire, two colorful dragon statues, and a red staircase leading to the entrance.

Nong Khai

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with multiple outboard motors, and rocky formations in the distance.

Tha Bo

A river winding through a valley with surrounding greenery and distant buildings.

Sang Khom