3 Days Luang Prabang Discovery

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR 

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, meet with the guide and transfer to the Hotel.

Afternoon, City Tour, The UNESCO protected city centre to appreciate its unspoiled Laotian-colonial fusion architecture, and taking in notable Buddhist temples: Wat Xiengthong, with its traditional roofs sweeping low to the ground, you may opt to finish the day by climbing the over 300 steps to the top of Mount Phousi with its gilded stupa, to be rewarded by a dazzling sunset from atop this iconic hill in the center of the city. Perhaps choose to (re)visit the night market at its base after your descent.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG TO PAK OU CAVES- KUANGSI FALLS (B/-/-)

AM: Meander the Mekong (~08.30 – 13:00)

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, cruise away from the city with a boat trip on the mighty Mekong. Meander up the Mekong to the junction with the Nam Ou river, and the site of the Pak Ou caves. Explore these shrines carved into the cliff face before returning by road at Ban Xanhg Hai village. Along the way, visit the typical Lao villages at Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand-made Jute Sar paper.

PM: Khouangsi Falls(~14:00 – 17:30)

After lunch at a local restaurant (included) drive to the beautiful waterfalls of Tat Khouangsi. Below the 90m drop of the main cascade are a series of pools, connected by smaller falls and cascades. At low water levels the water is an unbelievable turquoise, and swimming in the lower pools is a great way to cool off in the afternoon.

On the walk through the forest to the falls, you will also pass the Free the Bears project – home to a group of rescued Asiatic Black (Moon) Bears and one Malayan Sun Bear. In the early afternoon, they are often searching for food hidden in their enriched environment enclosures. Or they may just be sleeping! The route home allows stopping at the villages of some of the (over 100) different Lao ethnic groups at Ban Ou, Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 3:  LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

(~05.30 – 07:00)

Rise early to witness one of the most magical and timeless scenes of Southeast Asia: hundreds of monks processing through the streets of Luang Prabang accepting offerings of food from the local residents and businesses. Rising early also gives the chance to wander through the fresh market on the way back to the hotel for breakfast. We visit the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum where you will find ornate, gilded and brocaded reception rooms, as well as artefacts including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum.

After visiting these sights in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.