Vientiane Responsible Tours and Activities
Responsible travellers seek out both the highlights of a destination and true experiences of local culture - but in ways that benefit local communities. The following Vientiane Tours and Activities not only deliver authentic local experiences, but their operators take active steps to care for the destination. Click on the green icons to learn how they are making a difference.
Buddha Park (Half Day)
BookDuration: 4 hour(s)
From: USD 20.00
Alongside exploring Buddha Park, which showcases an eclectic collection of bizarre Buddhist sculptures, this half day trip also goes to a local weaving center and handicraft enterprise staffed by disabled women. You will be rewarded with a deeper insight into the local livelihoods and unique traditions of Laos. [more info]
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Vientiane City Tour by Bicycle (Half Day)
BookDuration: 4 hour(s)
From: USD 27.00
To provide an all-encompassing insight into Vientiane and its rich history and culture, this half-day guided tour visits the city's elegant temples, unique monuments and French colonial buildings - by bicycle. [more info]
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3 Nights by the Nam Ngum River
BookDuration: 3.5 day(s)
From: USD 145.00
Experience life along the Nam Ngum River! Just a short trip from Vientiane, you can enjoy the tranquility of the Lao countryside and get the opportunity to discover some of the rich nature, culture and history of Laos at Ban Pako. [more info]
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Nam Ngum Lake
BookDuration: 1 day(s)
From: USD 47.00
This tour offers you the chance to be in nature, take a boat trip in one of the largest lakes in Laos, visit local villages and the ruins of a 8-11th Century Mone-Khmer site. [more info]
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Vientiane by Night
BookDuration: 6 hour(s)
From: USD 18.00
Guided by a Vientiane native, stroll through evening food markets, watch a performance of traditional song and dance while dining in authentic Lao manner and continue to a local nightclub or lounge bar. This evening is a fun way to see a different side of the capital. [more info]
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Two Nights by the Nam Ngum River
BookDuration: 2.5 day(s)
From: USD 80.00
Experience life along the Nam Ngum River! Just a short trip from Vientiane, you can enjoy the tranquility of the Lao countryside and get the opportunity to discover some of the rich nature, culture and history of Laos at Ban Pako. [more info]
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Ban Na Elephant Tower
BookDuration: 2 day(s)
From: USD 97.00
This easy trek takes the passionate walker into the elephant forests of the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area (NPA). Of the two herds known to inhabit this NPA, one has quite recently chosen to roam the bamboo thickets nearby the village of Ban Na. [more info]
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Orchids Trek 1 Day
BookDuration: 1 day(s)
From: USD 75.00
The Orchids Trek is a community-based trekking tour that explores the Phou Khao Khouay National Park outside Vientiane in search of wild orchids. Accompanied by local guides in this full day trek, ample wildlife-spotting opportunities await during your day. [more info]
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Coffee Discovery (Half Day)
BookDuration: 4 hour(s)
From: USD 39.00
Designed for travelers curious about the coffee culture in Laos, this half day trip provides a fascinating opportunity to learn about the harvesting and roasting process and to sample a home-grown aromatic brew. [more info]
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One Night by the Nam Ngum River
BookDuration: 1.5 day(s)
From: USD 50.00
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Ban Pako eco-lodge, situated on the Nam Ngum River. Just a short trip from Vientiane you can enjoy the tranquility of the Lao countryside. [more info]
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Nam Leuk 3 Day Adventure
BookDuration: 3 day(s)
From: USD 128.00
Traversing the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, the trail follows the Nam Leuk River. The trek starts at the Tad Leuk Waterfall in the southeast of the National Park and ends at the southern tip of the Nam Ngum Lake, where the Nam Leuk Reservoir [more info]
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Vientiane by Bicycle
BookDuration: 1 day(s)
From: USD 23.00
This one day guided tour takes you to the main attractions in Vientiane by bicycle - what better way to see what has to be one of the most laid-back capital cities in the world. [more info]
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