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#1Private Half-Day City Tour

On this half-day tour, get a sense of the history and culture of Vientiane, the largest city in Laos. Take in the sights and sounds as you visit must-see spo...

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$114
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Private Half-Day City Tour

#2Private Laotian Cuisine Cooking Class

Spend a morning getting acquainted with the flavors of Laotian cuisine. Watch demonstrations of traditional cooking methods, learn recipes for a range of dis...

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$107
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Private Laotian Cuisine Cooking Class

#3Private Full-Day Vang Vieng Excursion & Boat Ride

Discover Vang Vieng’s main historical and cultural sights as you visit an archaeological site and learn about the process of making sa paper handicrafts in B...

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$114
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Private Full-Day Vang Vieng Excursion & Boat Ride

#4Private Full-Day Nam Ngum Lake Trip & Boat Ride

Head to Nam Ngum Lake with your guide and board a long-tail boat for a scenic cruise around various islets. Along the way stop at Ban Keun, a town famous for...

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$94
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Private Full-Day Nam Ngum Lake Trip & Boat Ride

#5Private Buddha Park Half-Day Tour

Spend your morning at the curious Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, which is filled with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Climb atop an imposi...

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$111
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Private Buddha Park Half-Day Tour

#6Full-Day Private Guided City Tour with River Sunset

Spend a full day exploring the relaxed capital of Laos on this private tour of Vientiane. With stops at Wat Sisaket, the Patuxay monument, and the Talad Sao ...

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$52
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Full-Day Private Guided City Tour with River Sunset

#7Private Day Trip to Nam Ngum Dam

Rub shoulders with locals shopping for everything from livestock to insects at a local market, cruise across a manmade lake to fishing villages, and enjoy a ...

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$87
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Private Day Trip to Nam Ngum Dam

#8Private Full-Day Vientiane & Surrounds Excursion

Experience the culture and vibe of Vientiane and the surrounding countryside with this comprehensive full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Visit famous t...

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$52
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Private Full-Day Vientiane & Surrounds Excursion

#9Small-Group Half-Day Vientiane Tour

Visit some of the city’s most well-known sights including Wat Si Saket, the gold-covered stupa of Pha That Luang—considered a national symbol—and Patuxai, th...

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$62
per traveler
Small-Group Half-Day Vientiane Tour

#10Fresh Market Tour with Food Tastings

Gain insight into Lao gastronomic culture with a guided visit to Vientiane’s largest fresh market. Taste and tour your way through endless rows of stalls sel...

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$46
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Fresh Market Tour with Food Tastings

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Things To Do In Vientiane

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  • Book your favorite tours and excursions on Expedia for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or decadent dinner while you're traveling. The things to do in Vientiane are not only perfect for you, but they won't bust your budget. We have 20 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $24.
  • Vientiane is a favorite among adventurers. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for their next vacation to the area to learn about local history and culture and find the top activities. The top activities can get the attention of even experienced explorers, and it's easy to see why. Our activities includes an impressive variety of culturally based outings and opportunities for fun. From foodie tours like Fresh Market Tour with Food Tastings to unique ways to check out the best this area has to give like a Private Day Trip to Nam Ngum Dam, there is a huge selection of things to do at your fingertips when you consider all the activities available here at Expedia.

It takes some planning to fully explore Vientiane, particularly when you intend to schedule in a lot of exciting activities. And it's clear that you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and play. You're eager to sign up for the best activities around, and an afternoon walk through charming neighborhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the perfect way to organize your trip. Book professional regional tours on Expedia, and you may find all that you are looking for and more.