This 4-day journey offers a deep dive into the cultural charm of Luang Prabang. Discover ancient temples, sacred caves, morning rituals, local crafts, and the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall—all guided by local experts for an enriching experience.
Upon arrival at the airport, our local guide will welcome you and transfer you to hotel in town for check in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Route: transfer by private car
Luang Prabang Airport - Hotel: 8 km - 20 minutes driving
Meals: N/A
Local Guide: Private local English Speaking Guide
After breakfast we will start this city sightseeing tour around Luang Prabang town. We visit the vegetable market and the former King's Palace in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang learning about today's life and history. Luang Prabang is maybe the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights, like the Wat Xieng Thong, make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
Take a morning cruise along the Mekong about two hours upstream from the centre of Luang Prabang, and discover the numerous Buddha images at Pak Ou Caves.
Pak Ou (mouth of the Ou river) the Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung (upper cave) are caves overlooking the founder name Mekong River. They are a group of caves on the right side of the Mekong river, It is then only a short distance from the caves to the village of Ban Xang Hai. Stop here to learn about LauLao (Lao whisky) and LauHai (Lao wine), before continuing down the Mekong to Luang Prabang.
On return, we'll visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
Later today, ready for sunset, climb up to the top of Phu Si Mountain for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa. From this awe-inspiring vista, take in the beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
Route: transfer by private car
Luang Prabang City tour: around the city with short distance
Luang Prabang hotel - pier: 3 mins
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Local Guide: Private local English Speaking Guide
For early risers, alms giving ceremony is good chance to learn about local culture. We suggest you enjoy the sunrise at the crossroads in town around 05.00 when you will also see monks in saffron robes from Luang Prabang’s many temples walking in long silent processions searching for offerings left to them by the faithful.
After breakfast, our tour guide and driver will come to your hotel, you will visit the morning Phosi 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 the Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe, Ban Ou, Lowland Lao and Ban Thapene of Khmu village.
Continue driving to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang and we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand - made of Jute Sar paper. Rest of the time at leisure.
Route: by private boat
Luang Prabang - Kuang Sy waterfall: 45 mins/way
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Local Guide: English Speaking Guide
Free until transfer to the airport without guide for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon only. Meals on your own. END OF SERVICES.
Route: by private car
Hotel - Luang Prabang Airport: 8 km - 20 minute drive
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Local Guide: No guide, only driver
Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
Deposit & Payment
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
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