VIENTIANE CYCLING TOUR

Vientiane Cycling Tour (L)
Today enjoy a guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane, whose name means “the city of sandal wood”.
Vientiane is one of the quietest capital cities in the world, far away from the bustle and hustle of other Asian capitals. We start the tour by riding to the religious museums of Wat Sisaket and Ho Prakeo. Wat Sisaket is the oldest temple to have survived the Siamese War of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues. Ho Prakeo was the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue, or Pra Keo, from the early Lane Xang Kingdom until the 18th century.
Today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and artifacts found in Vientiane. Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. Used as a religious museum, Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also nearby, is the Presidential Palace. Although you are not allowed to visit inside, it is a good glimpse in to the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace. Stop at Wat Simuang, the most popular and venerated temple in Vientiane, as it is considered the guardian of the spirit of the city. We then ride to our lunch, which is served in a local restaurant.
After Lunch, We then ride our bikes to That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. This Stupa was built to cover the original smaller stupa containing a piece of the breast bone of Buddha. That Luang is the largest stupa in Laos and serves as the main symbolic stupa for all of Laos. It’s also our national symbol, a gathering place for our national Buddhism ceremony, and recognised throughout the world.
We then ride to Patouxay, sometimes called the Arch de Triumph of Vientiane. This landmark is not as old as the other landmarks we visit but provides an interesting insight into Lao’s more recent and turbulent history. Despite its more modern history this is still an important landmark for the people of Laos and serves an important role in many national celebrations.
Finnally Riding back to your hotel.
Say Goodbye and see you on next time

Inclusion

• Transfers from/to hotel in air-conditioned vehicle
• Meals as indicated (L = Lunch)
• Entrance Fees as program
• 1 English Speaking Guide
• Bike as mention
• Government taxes & service charge

Exclusion

• Alcoholic drinks, additional drinks at mealtime, snacks
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips for guide, driver, Chef (all optional)
• Meals other than those mentioned above
• Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above