Title: Things to Do in Vientiane Prefecture in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Vientiane Prefecture ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vientiane Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Vientiane Prefecture Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vientiane-Prefecture.dx553248635975176939) ![Statues near Patuxay monument ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/a0954306-ae23-4ad7-80c1-e6146f51175e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Statues near Patuxay monument ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/a0954306-ae23-4ad7-80c1-e6146f51175e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Entrance fee to the park 15k kip for foreigners](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/752081053825220608/44354e0b-c252-4b8e-871d-a69a38362381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An incredible sunset over the river by the night markets. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/cedf52b9-d67b-4c0f-a368-8e8208852126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The sun setting over the Mekong. 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Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4593091/024fc044-1a61-4b3e-b498-364f592fd176.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option 8.2/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vang-vieng-half-day-zip-lining-with-cave-exploration-option.a4593091.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50757447/a6d5c631-6e0d-43b8-a47d-28b3676ca5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour 6h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-landmarks-and-cultural-immersion-tour.a50757447.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46477815/99fc1d34-bb4e-4e95-8872-69d0ff90ffc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 6h 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide-in-vientiane.a46477815.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50035307/101bebb4-0f66-4b89-a8ef-f28dd8594aeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane 1h 30m Free cancellation available $8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/laos-leaders-and-legends-a-self-guided-tour-of-vientiane.a50035307.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Private Day Trip Vientiane to Vang Vieng with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51513228/7af42d36-1173-49fe-9032-82fed8a5b932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Trip Vientiane to Vang Vieng with Lunch 8h Free cancellation available $375 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-trip-vientiane-to-vang-vieng-with-lunch.a51513228.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Laos Highlights 4 Day Journey from Vientiane to Luang Prabang](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50661894/4285eaa8-3575-4025-b0d0-0fb292037119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Laos Highlights 4 Day Journey from Vientiane to Luang Prabang 4d Free cancellation available $455 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/laos-highlights-4-day-journey-from-vientiane-to-luang-prabang.a50661894.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane City Private Car and Minivan for Rent](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/666437/bcd01f03-7c0a-44e3-945b-01ffd062ab34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane City Private Car and Minivan for Rent 8h Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-city-private-car-and-minivan-for-rent.a666437.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Night Savory Streets Tour by Tuk-Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707397/3a4bb1bd-7170-492c-bf88-e468770d7c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Night Savory Streets Tour by Tuk-Tuk 4h $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-night-savory-streets-tour-by-tuk-tuk.a50707397.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Full day Mekong Cycling & Kayaking from Vientiane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/532195/c3ae3137-f6c5-4c43-8bfb-6c1f3b4639b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Mekong Cycling & Kayaking from Vientiane 6h Free cancellation available $410 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-mekong-cycling-kayaking-from-vientiane.a532195.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519952/6dad94e7-3d3d-4e10-964a-be93e3f829bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking 5h 9/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vang-vieng-tham-nangfar-and-tham-nam-day-tour-with-kayaking.a4519952.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Night Savory Streets Tour by Tuk-Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707397/3a4bb1bd-7170-492c-bf88-e468770d7c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Night Savory Streets Tour by Tuk-Tuk 4h $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-night-savory-streets-tour-by-tuk-tuk.a50707397.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48719235/1ffd33c2-52d8-4757-8995-059289375de9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk 3h 9/10 13 Viator reviews $112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-cuisine-culture-the-hungry-tuk-tuk-all-inclusive.a48719235.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Cooking Class in Vientiane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/574543/87094034-1f1f-40ef-b25d-9a2d6ca2a2aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Class in Vientiane 4h Free cancellation available $150 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-class-in-vientiane.a574543.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Vientiane Cuisine and Culture with Tuk Tuk Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50287258/e45494ee-cf9f-4c94-8f2a-fcb8ca7319de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vientiane Cuisine and Culture with Tuk Tuk Private Tour 3h $132 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vientiane-cuisine-and-culture-the-hungry-tuk-tuk-private-tour.a50287258.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Nam Ngum Dam Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/574546/bff93a35-5d85-4051-a3f3-6660b2240aef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nam Ngum Dam Full Day Tour 9h Free cancellation available $533 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-vientiane-cycling-retreat.a532207.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519952/6dad94e7-3d3d-4e10-964a-be93e3f829bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking 5h 9/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vang-vieng-tham-nangfar-and-tham-nam-day-tour-with-kayaking.a4519952.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Full day Mekong Cycling & Kayaking from Vientiane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/532195/c3ae3137-f6c5-4c43-8bfb-6c1f3b4639b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Mekong Cycling & Kayaking from Vientiane 6h Free cancellation available $410 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-mekong-cycling-kayaking-from-vientiane.a532195.activity-details?&rid=553248635975176939&location=Vientiane+Prefecture&swp=off) ![Full Day Explore the Orchids of Ban Hat Khai and Tad Xay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/532203/b0cc29f1-d5f0-42af-8eae-435791df3eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Explore the Orchids of Ban Hat Khai and Tad Xay 10h 30m Free cancellation available $595 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975176939) ## What to do in Vientiane Prefecture --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Vientiane Prefecture? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vientiane Prefecture ![Pha That Luang Temple, Top view The Golden Pagoda in VIENTIANE ,LAOS PDR, Shutterstock ID 1260650539, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117774/f3b9d49d-66ea-4c26-9162-28a04430a44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pha That Luang 4.5/5(45 reviews) Find out about the history of Vientiane when you spend time at Pha That Luang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Pha-That-Luang-Vientiane.d6117774.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mekong Riverside Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562861610/42b0b83d-f6b5-40c7-b728-78b0e56114a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mekong Riverside Park 4/5(21 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Mekong Riverside Park, a lovely green space in Ban Nongdouang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Mekong-Riverside-Park-Vientiane.d553248621562861610.Vacation-Attraction) ![Statues near Patuxay monument ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/a0954306-ae23-4ad7-80c1-e6146f51175e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Patuxay 4/5(47 reviews) Find out about the history of Vientiane when you spend time at Patuxay. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Patuxay-Vientiane.d6117770.Vacation-Attraction) ![A monk touching up the gold leaf at Wat Si Muang Vientiane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/41885b46-4834-4f7c-a726-ad21cb778845.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wat Si Muang 4/5(5 reviews) After visiting Wat Si Muang, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vientiane. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Wat-Si-Muang-Vientiane.d6117782.Vacation-Attraction) ![That Dam, Old Pagoda in Vientiane, Laos., Shutterstock ID 678130420, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117778/7dfb3c61-c97d-42da-95fd-4a8e521cf03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### That Dam 4/5(7 reviews) You can find out about the history of Vientiane when you stop by That Dam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/That-Dam-Vientiane.d6117778.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ban Anou Night Market 4/5(48 reviews) During your visit to Ban Nongdouang, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ban Anou Night Market. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Ban-Anou-Night-Market-Vientiane.d553248632870994995.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vientiane Center You can do some window-shopping at Vientiane Center during your stay in Vientiane. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Vientiane-Center-Vientiane.d740347766227443712.Vacation-Attraction) #### Embassy of Thailand 4.5/5(3 reviews) Embassy of Thailand is just one of the places to see in Vientiane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its cafes. [](https://expedia.com/Embassy-Of-Thailand-Vientiane.d553248635953562415.Vacation-Attraction) #### Talat Sao 4/5(33 reviews) During your trip to Vientiane, you can enjoy retail therapy at Talat Sao. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Talat-Sao-Vientiane.d6117776.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Vientiane Prefecture ![Lao cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/adb5098c-f73c-4420-a549-bce055ee500e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chinatown When in Chinatown, you can plan a visit to Ban Anou Night Market and Lao National Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Vientiane-Chinatown.dx715854214622314496) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Vientiane Prefecture ![Reclning Buddha. Vientiane, Laos. Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3742/a3bf859e-435f-405b-af27-51df8d47e602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vientiane ![Friendship Bridge Lao Thailand Friendship Mukdahan Savannakhet, Shutterstock ID 719530483, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6307057/ce63602c-c309-4b34-ac6d-d1f333f2dd5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nong Khai ![Its gonna rain!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000405212/faa05be1-e204-4899-88a4-6152c74b1411.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tha Bo ![The mighty Mekong River on the border between Thailand 🇹🇭 and Laos 🇱🇦, as seen from the remote but very popular Wat Pha Tak Suea in Nong Khai. I think it’s only popular for the view because the temple, while nice, is nothing special by Thai standards. #LifeAtExpediaGroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974515919/6b9aeba1-3245-4200-92ca-f03ba7137296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sang Khom ![Historical City Of Luang Prabang And Mekong River, Laos, Wide Aerial Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/752081053825220608/a01fea7f-1c79-4cc2-abe2-d8e76afab10e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hadxayfong ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app