Highlights Of Luang Prabang

Highlights Of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, the cultural capital of Laos, lures travellers with its charming downtown streets and glittering pagodas. Go beyond this and discover a kaleidoscope of colourful hill tribes, stunning natural landscapes and mystical caves. Be immersed in a land deeply tied to tradition and enchanted by the gentle Laos people.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LUANG PRABANG (  )

Arrival at Luang Prabang international airport and meet your guide, then transfer to your hotel.

This evening, enjoy The Ancient Kingdom walking inside the peninsular along confluence of Khan and Mekong River and surrounding beautiful Lao and French architecture of this small and charming World Heritage town.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with Lao typical food.

Overnight at hotel

DAY 2: AUTHENTIC LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOUR BY TUK-TUK (B/L)

Option for early morning: Wake up early and participate in the daily morning alms giving ritual to saffron clad monks on street. Laos is the only Buddhist nation still preserving this tradition. Visit fresh local markets and back to hotel for breakfast.

This morning, depart by tuk-tuk to visit impressive temples in Luang Prabang: Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, Wat Sene Temple, WAT XIENGTHONG.

After lunch, continue to former Royal Palace, now the National Museum. Your visiting day ends by Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. 

Dinner on your own. Overnight in hotel

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – BUDDHA CAVE - KUANG SI WATERFALL (B/L)

This morning, transfer to the pier where you board a traditional long trail boat, for a relaxing cruise upstream on the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery and witness the simple rural lifestyles.

You will reach Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves are displayed hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha images which are the object of pilgrimages during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April. Cruise back Luang Prabang. Stop and visit Ban XANGKHONG, a weaving village, where you can jump into wooden looms with local expert for practical and experience. Lunch at local restaurant.

This afternoon, driving through green rice paddies and farms. On your arrival at the Kuang Si waterfall,enjoy your short walking on trails of falls to visit the bear rescued centre. Enjoy spectacular views and surrounding of orchids inside the park and falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. You can cool off with a swim. Return à Luang Prabang

Dinner on your own. Overnight in hotel

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG - DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Free time until your transfer by our driver to Luang Prabang airport for your international flight.