Description
Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Luang Prabang Province in northern Laos, lies in a valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Inhabited for thousands of years, it was the royal capital of the country until 1975. It’s known for its many Buddhist temples, including the gilded Wat Xieng Thong, dating to the 16th century, and Wat Mai, once the residence of the head of Laotian. Buddhism
Activities
- Culture Tours
- Excursion Tours
- Family Tours
Amenities
- Air Condition
- Balcony
- Bedding
- Heating
- Internet
- Microwave
- Outdoor Seating
- Smoking Allow
- Terrace
- Valet Parking
Categories
- Classic Tours
Destinations
- Laos
Language
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
Calendar & Prices
Details
Day 01: Luang Prabang - Arrival (-/-/D)
Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
Landing in Luang Prabang, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation in Luang Prabang.
Day 02: Luang Prabang Full Day Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Continue our city tour with the impressive stupa of WatVisoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai.
In the afternoon, we visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation in Luang Prabang.
Day 03: Luang Prabang - Kuangsi Water Falls (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you will drive through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Along the way by the Mekong River you will see gorgeous landscapes of many rice fields, hills and villages. You will visit an ethnic minority at a village where their local culture has remained unchanged for centuries. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfalls, relax and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings. Afterwards we return to the Luang Prabang and be free at leisure.
Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation in Luang Prabang.
Day 04: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave Nong Kiaw (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we travel for 32km by car to Pak Ou cave and along the way stop to visit the whisky village and discover how the villagers make Lau Lao (potent rice whisky) then continue to the cave where a thousand Buddha figures are kept. After the visits, we leave from Pak Ou to Nong Kiaw. This route will take three hours by car with the beautiful mountain view. Upon arrival to Nong Kiaw, check in your resort and be free at leisure.
Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation in Luang Prabang.
Day 05: Nong Kiaw - Boat Trip Muong Ngoi (B/L/D)
In the morning, take a boat trip along Nam Ou River, the homeland of river weed that you might eat in your breakfast. You will see how local people collect river weed along the river. Water of the river has beautifully green color. Also here and there, hundreds of water buffalos and pigs relaxing on cool sand of river banks. Disembark Muong Ngoi village, take a short walk around the village and visit Tham Kang and Tham Pha Kaew. Return to Nong Kiaw at noon time and be free at leisure.
Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation in Nong Kiaw .
Day 06: Nong Kiaw - Luang Prabang - Departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Be free at leisure in Nong Kiaw until check out time. Meet our driver again and travel back to Luang Prabang in a good time to connect to your departure flight.
Service including in the tour cost:
- Accommodation in double/twin or triple sharing room at the hotels with daily breakfast.
- Transportation with stationed Spanish speaking guide.
- Entrance fees as mentioned in above program.
- Meal as above itinerary
- Boat fee as mentioned in itinerary.
- Water on bus during trip.
Service excluding in the tour cost:
- International airfare to/from Lao.
- Domestic flight
All above air ticket rates are valid for now only and subject to change without prior notice.
- All meals that not mentioned in itinerary.
- Surcharge for early check in (before 14.00) and late check out (after 12.00).
- Surcharge for compulsory dinner at hotel for Christmas Eve and New Year Eve.
- Other services that not mentioned above Personal expenses (laundry, tip, insurance etc…).
- Surcharge for National Holiday.
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