Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After a short rest, you start visiting the major sights of the capital including the 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 precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 02
Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake (B)
After breakfast, take an excursion out of the city. You make way to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum river, stopping over at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine whiskey distillation. On arrival at the lake, you embark on a long tail boat visiting fisherman villages in varied islets. You also visit some beautiful islets and take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of the local fishermen. You return to Vientiane by late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 03
Vientiane Departure (B)
After breakfast, you will visit the Morning market and the hand weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after we transfer you to the airport for your own departure flight.
