For 4 days, exploring Luang Prabang and the magical areas around it with us.The cultural capital of Laos lures travellers with its charming downtown streets and glittering pagodas. Go beyond this and discover a kaleidoscope of colourful hill tribes, stunning natural landscapes and mystical caves. Be immersed in a land deeply tied to tradition and enchanted by the gentle Laos people.
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang – Half Day City Tour
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Xiengmene
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure
Itinerary
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang – Half Day City Tour (D) On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After you have had time to rest and freshen up we will head off on bicycles to see some of the highlights of Luang Prabang including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang. Cycling on we are seeing the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. Overnight in Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang |
| 2 | Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Xiengmene (B) Today we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, stopping at Ban Xiengmene, Wat Long Khun and the limestone cave of Tham Sakkarin. Following a picnic lunch we continue our boat journey the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. These caves are an ancient pilgrimage site and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha images left there over hundreds of years. Returning to Luang Prabang you have the option of visiting Ban Xiengkek and Ban Xangkhong where villagers making jute paper and continue to visit the textile village of Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving or returning to your hotel to relax. Overnight in Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang - Wat Xiengthong - Wat Sene - Pak Ou Caves |
| 3 | Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall (B) After breakfast we begin our journey to Khouangsi Waterfall stopping along the way to visit the morning Phousi Market, this where all the locals of Luang Prabang come to do their daily shopping. You will see a variety of local foodstuffs and products including dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, fish, vegetables and fruit, everything needed for daily life in Laos. On arrival at the Khouangsi Waterfall you will have the opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim in the topaz pools below the falls, walk along the forest trails and visit the Bear Sanctuary. Returning to Luang Prabang your afternoon is free to explore or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang - National Museum - Royal Palace - Khouangsi falls |
| 4 | Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B) Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight | Luang Prabang |
Tour details
Price: on request
TRIP INCLUDED
- Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
- Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
- Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
- Sightseeing with admission fees
- Private boat trips as programmed
- Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
TRIP EXCLUDED
- International air tickets arrival to and departure from Laos
- Visa stamping on arrival to Laos (US$ 30 per person)
- All other meals & beverages are NOT mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses and Tips
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