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Day 1: Arrival at Vientiane (D, G)
Upon arrival at Vientiane International Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. You will spend the night in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane city orientation (B, L, G)
Your city tour will include visits to Wat Si Saket, Vientiane’s oldest temple and easily the most impressive, and Wat Pha Keo Museum. From there you’ll visit That Luang Stupa, stopping en-route to photograph the imposing Patuxay Monument, better known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the local ‘Morning Market’ – it’s good for antiques (occasionally a genuine item turns up!), handmade textiles and other souvenirs.
After lunch, you’ll visit Wat Ong Tu, the Temple of the Heavy Buddha, an important centre of learning. The day culminates with a stroll along the Mekong riverside to enjoy the sunset.
Day 3: Vientiane/Vang Vieng kayaking (B, L, D, G)
After breakfast, your car will arrive to take you to Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River and visit the busy and colourful market of Thalat en-route. The next stop will be Vang Xang, a famous for the archaeological site dating back 11th century. Arriving in Vang Vieng at around noon, you will have a short rest before lunch.
After lunch, you’ll take a short driving to the Khmu village of Viengsamay about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. From there, you’ll start your kayaking in the Nam Song River. Back to your hotel in the late afternoon, you’ll spend the night in Vang Vieng. |
