3-Day Vientiane Tour: Buddha Park, Mekong Cruise & Market

Buddha Park's sculptures and a Mekong River lunch with karaoke shape three days in Laos's capital.

A 3-day guided tour of Vientiane covers the city's cultural landmarks across three days with hotel accommodation. Day one is arrival and free time. Day two takes you 28 kilometers to Buddha Park to see Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, then to the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a boat lunch on the Mekong River, local markets, two temples, and the Night Market for dinner. Day three visits Vientiane's major sights before airport transfer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

• Arrive in Vientiane
• Check into hotel
• Free time to explore city

Day 2: Cultural Highlights and River Cruise

• Drive to Buddha Park
• See Buddha images and sculptures
• Learn about Buddhist and Hindu architecture
• Visit Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge
• Lunch on boat with karaoke
• Visit local market
• Explore Wat Sisaket and Ho Phrakeo
• Free time in afternoon
• Shop at Night Market
• Dinner at city restaurant

Day 3: City Sights and Departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit major city sights outside
• Transfer to airport

The experience

The tour centers on Buddha Park, a 28-kilometer drive from the city, where you'll see numerous Buddha images and learn how Buddhist and Hindu architecture blend in the sculptures. From there you move to the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which marks the border between Laos and Thailand. Lunch arrives on a boat cruising the Mekong River, complete with karaoke service: a detail that shapes the afternoon's rhythm and gives the meal its own small event.

Day two also includes Wat Sisaket and Ho Phrakeo temples, a local market visit, free time in the afternoon, and an evening at the Night Market followed by dinner at a city restaurant. The second hotel night is included, as is the first. Day three moves through Vientiane's major sights from the outside (a panoramic tour of temples and landmarks) before the airport transfer. An English or Japanese-speaking guide leads the whole tour, and entrance tickets to the sites are covered in the price.

Hotel accommodation is for two people in one room across both nights. Lunch and dinner are included on day two and day three. Breakfast is at the hotel on day three. Beverages during meals are paid separately by each guest, as are tips to the guide and driver.

What’s included

• Two nights of hotel accommodation for two guests in one room.
• lunch and dinner on day two.
• breakfast on day three.
• English or Japanese-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• entrance tickets to all sites visited.
• private car transport to Buddha Park and between stops.
• boat lunch on the Mekong River with karaoke service.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by サザンブリーズ

Is this one for you?Pick this 3-day tour if you want to see Buddha Park and cruise the Mekong without committing to a full week. Day two packs the most activity with multiple stops, while day three gives you breathing room.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What is Buddha Park and why is it the main stop on day two?

Buddha Park, located 28 kilometers outside Vientiane, is a sculpture garden filled with numerous Buddha images and religious statues that blend Buddhist and Hindu architectural styles. It's the centerpiece of the second day because it represents the spiritual and artistic heritage of Laos and gives the tour its cultural anchor.

Does the boat lunch on the Mekong River happen every day, or only on day two?

The boat lunch with karaoke service on the Mekong River is part of day two only, after you visit the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. It's a single meal experience, not a daily activity.

What happens on the first day when I arrive in Vientiane?

Day one is arrival and check-in. You arrive in Vientiane, check into your hotel, and have free time to explore the city at your leisure. The organized sightseeing begins on day two.

Are the entrance tickets to Buddha Park, the temples, and other sites included in the price?

Yes, entrance tickets to all the sites visited (Buddha Park, Wat Sisaket, Ho Phrakeo, and other attractions) are included in the tour price.

What does "visit Vientiane's major sights from the outside" mean on day three?

On the final morning, you take a panoramic tour of Vientiane's major temples and landmarks, viewing them from the outside rather than entering each one. This gives you a broad overview of the city's key sights before your airport transfer.