Discovery Heritage City in Luang Prabang
Overviews
Enjoy a memorable journey in Luang Prabang, where you will explore rich culture, beautiful temples, and local traditions. Experience the unique alms giving ceremony, visit famous landmarks, cruise along the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, and relax at the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall. This package offers a perfect mix of culture, nature, and local lifestyle in a short getaway.
Itinerary
Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (D)
Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, a local guide will welcome you at the airport. After you complete the immigration process, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. Take a short rest to refresh yourself. In the evening, your welcome dinner will be arranged at the hotel. After dinner, it’s time to relax and unwind. Enjoy your overnight stay in Luang Prabang.
- Dinner at local restaurant with Indian food
Day 2: Early Alms Giving – Sightseeing – Kuang Si Waterfall (B D)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession. Later in the morning we go to Phosi Market, which has an eclectic selection of foodstuffs and souvenirs.
After breakfast. Then, we take the fast train to the former Royal capital, Luang Prabang. It takes around 1 hour to arrive. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and transfer to the city after that, take the city tour to visit the former Royal Palace, which has been turned into a National Museum. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Wat Xiengthong. We also have enough time this day to explore some other landmarks, including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, and the Wat Mai with five tiered roofs.
Finish the day to 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 the night market, where you can find a wide collection of handmade textiles by local and hill tribe people in the surrounding towns before transfer to the hotel for relaxing. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
- Dinner at local restaurant with Indian food
Day 3: Pak Ou Cave – Kuang Si Waterfall (B D)
Today, we’ll spend a few hours traveling down the Mekong River on a long-tailed boat. Our first stop will be the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, located inside a limestone cliff opposite the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers.
Next, we’ll visit the village of Ban Xanghai, renowned for its traditional rice production. For lunch, we’ll enjoy a meal at a local restaurant situated along the bank of the Mekong River.
Continue our excursion towards Khouangsi Waterfall, stopping to visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Once at the falls you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and back to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
- Dinner at local restaurant with Indian food
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
After breakfast we transfer you to airport to take your departure flight to Vietnam; you will say goodbye to your guide and driver. END
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Important Info
Remarks:
- Prices are nett per person in United States Dollars (USD) and subject to change without prior notice
- Prices are based on twin-share basis and subject to room availability upon tour booking
- No refund for any un-utilized tour
- Airport transfer surcharge of USD 10 maximum per person per way for pick-up or send-off during 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs (adjust based on group size)
- Surcharge for peak season and public holidays may apply and variable by hotel (we will advise at time of booking)
Child policy:
- Child under 6 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: maximum of 1 free-of-charge child/booking (breakfast paid directly to hotel)
- Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
- Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
- Child under 12 years old sharing room with one adult: 95% of package cost
- Child 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost
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