BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR
Best places to visit: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES - KUANGSI WATER FALL
5 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English & Czech
Luang Prabang boasts excellent architecture reflecting a blend of Laotian and Indochina influences. After the Royal Family in Luang Prabang dissolved in 1975, the former Royal Palace reopened as a National Museum, displaying personal artefacts of the royal family. There are many national and historical monuments in this historical city, displaying the richness of Lao culture. Luang Prabang is an idyllic and serene destination, perfect for forgetting existence and floating away with the slow paced ambiance of this magnificent city.
Itinerary :
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour
Day 2: Luang Prabang City Tour
Day 3: Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves
Day 4: Luang Prabang to Khouang Si Waterfall
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure
DAY 1 – BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR: ARRIVAL – LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING TOURS – LAOS WORLD HERITAGE
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 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. Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 2 – BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR: LUANG PRABANG PACKAGE TOURS ( B/-/-)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
We visit the National Museum (Open Every day) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market.
We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 3 -BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR: LUANG PRABANG PACKAGE TOURS – PAK OU CAVE – LAOS CRUISING TOURS (B/-/-)
Today, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 4 – BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR: LUANG PRABANG TRAVEL PACKAGES – KUANGSI WATER FALL – SIGHTSEEING PACKAGE TOURS (B/-/-)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.
From there you will visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, all Khmu villages.
This then takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 5 – BEST LUANG PRABANG FAMILY TOUR: LUANG PRABANG TRAVEL PACKAGES – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Morning free & Easy, your transfer to the airport for departure .
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Please note: as to make prices cheaper, we recommend to amend all included city tour included the National Museum (Open Every day) at the former Royal Palace and market on day 2, then day5 only transfer to airport.
*Peakseason surcharge:
- Villa Maydou(Deluxe Garden) on 21Dec-5Jan: US$30/pax for 4nights.
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CLASS |
HOTEL NAME |
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3-Star Hotel |
Manoluck hotel (Standard room) **** |
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4-Star Hotel |
Villa Maydou (Deluxe Gardwn room) **** |
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5-Star Hotel |
Satri House Boutiques Hotel (Deluxe room) ***** www.satrihouse.com |
Including services
- Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
- Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
- Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
- Sightseeing with admission fees
- Private boat trips as programmed
- Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
EXCLUDING services
- International air tickets arrival to and departure from Laos
- Visa stamping on arrival to Laos (US$ 30 per person)
- All other meals & beverages are NOT mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses and Tips
