LUANG PRABANG REVEALED
Package 04days/03nights
Itinarery in brief:
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure
Itinerary detail:
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour
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 - Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene
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. 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 (B)
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan
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. 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, a 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 (B)
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight. (B)
TIP: This optional extra tour (early morning) can be added to any Luang Prabang tour, and it is offered free of charge from Viengchampa! (Hotel pickup with driver and guide included):
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.
Price Includes:
- A/C vehicle transfer with driver.
- Hotel accommodation in twin sharing room with daily breakfast.
- Sightseeing and entrance fee at all mentioned sites.
- English/ or French speaking local guide.
- Meal as stated in itinerary.
Price Excludes:
- Travel insurance.
- An entry visa .
- Pre & Post trip in Laos .
- International airfare & airport taxes.
- Entrance fee for photo and video camera to the sites.
- Drinks in meals and mini bar as well.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, photos…
- Others not mentioned in the price above.
- Tips & gratitude for guide, porters & drivers.
