LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS

Best places to visit: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES - XIENGMENE - KHUANG SI WATERFALL - BAN CHAN

Durations

4 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English & Czech


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…


Itinerary :

* BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tours
Day 2: Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene
Day 3: Luang Prabang to Khouang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure

DAY 1 – LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: ARRIVAL – LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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Monks collecting Alms around Luang Prabang

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting; your half day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 2 – LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: LUANG PRABANG TRAVEL PACKAGES – PAK OU CAVES AND XIENGMENE (B/-/-)

Today we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, firstly stopping at Xiengmene, where we visit Wat Long Khun, and the limestone cave Tham Sakkarin, and a tour around Ban Xiengmene village. Following a picnic lunch, we then continue by boat up the Mekong which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well time to explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.

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Pak Ou Caves Golden Statues

Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 3 – LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING TOURS – KHUANG SI WATERFALL AND BAN CHAN ADVENTURE PACKAGES (B/-/-)

Today we cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village. We then 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.

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Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall

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 a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, Khmu villages. This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 4 – LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: 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.

CLASS

HOTEL NAME

3-Star Hotel

Manoluck hotel (Standard room) ****

4-Star Hotel

Villa Maydou (Deluxe Gardwn room) ****

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
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