Vientiane Holidays
LaosVientiane, the capital of Laos , is the antithesis of a bustling capital like London. In fact, it feels more like a welcoming village, nestled in a bend of the Mekong River, Vientiane is dotted with temples and quirky, accessible attractions like the Buddha Park featuring surreal statues of the …
How to get to Vientiane
Here's what you need to know about getting to Vientiane. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Vientiane takes 16 hours, 45 minutes.
When to go to Vientiane
Typical Holiday Price
£723 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Vientiane varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
October
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - October is the cheapest month to go to Vientiane.
Things to see and do in Vientiane
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Patuxai
Anton Turner | Trip by Skyscanner
Pha That Luang
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Buddha Park
Zaid A. | Trip by Skyscanner
COPE Visitor Centre
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Wat Sisaket
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Night Market
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Chao Anouvong Park
Konto Sainam | Trip by Skyscanner
Ho Phra Keo
Pippa Vague | Trip by Skyscanner
Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles
Vientiane has it all, laid back folks, cheap eats and a stunning sunset. Glorious.
Too many travellers write Vientiane off as boring and leave it as soon as they can, often after just a few hours. Admittedly it doesn't have the beauty of Vang Vieng or charm of Luang Prabang but if you scratch beneath the surface you'll find its an interesting place. Visit Wat Sisaket and That Luang, wander the markets at sunset along the waterfront, and try some local delicacies at the night markets along Khouvieng Road.
"quied" nice capitol, friendly people, nice restaurants along the river, not very much to see but good athmosphere
Vientiane is such a relaxed place. I arrived on Thursday a little bit after noon and the city seemed so dormant, it was hard to believe it was a workday. As the night fell near the river the city starts to come alive with the night market, the locals exercising by the river, the street bbqs, it is just suddenly full of smells, sounds and vibrant colors. Laos is really inexpensive and the food is delicious as it is all over SE Asia. If you spend a few days in Vientiane you won't be disappointed.