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Luang Prabang Explorer

Laos

Tour Code : LPQ01

4 Days: a great option for those with a few days in Luang Prabang. Discover the city and its surroundings. Take a boat trip along the Nam-Ou River. Visit Kuang Si waterfall with its crystal-clear water and indulge in the...

Luang Prabang

1 - 4 days

Day 1 Welcome to the stunning UNESCO world heritage city of Luang Prabang (D)
Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquillity and charm of this UNESCO world heritage town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights makes it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival at the airport are welcomed and transferred to the hotel, after check into the hotel we continue time permitting to climb the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to take in the beautiful sunset over this town and the Mekong River In the evening welcome dinner and explore the Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textiles by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Day 2 Full Day City Tour & Kuangsi Waterfall (B/L/D)
Starting at 08:00 am visit the morning Phou Si Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpetre among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Luang Prabang is a fascinating historical city with a delightful mix of Buddhist temples and French Colonial buildings. In fact, it is still very much a rural kind of city in comparison to neighbouring countries. Our first stop is Wat Visoun: which is a replica of an older Temple which was erected in the same place back in 1513, this Wat houses numerous religious art treasures. Next we head to Wat Xieng Thong a royal Wat built on the banks of the Mekong river built in 1559 which has remained relatively undamaged by the various invasions mainly Chinese over the centuries. This temple is decorated extensively with impressive carving, murals and mosaics. And visit the Laotian Royal Palace officially known as Haw Kham which was built during the French colonial era for the King and his family. The site was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly by palace and be received there. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown and the Palace was then converted into a National museum. Today it houses many artefacts which showcase the richness of Laotian culture. We’ll continue on to enjoy the atmosphere at Wat Mai built in 1796 and sits at the foot of Mount Phousi. After lunch we continue to Khuang Si Waterfall and Bear Rescue Centre, about 30mins from Luang Prabang, the waterfall is set in a natural jungle setting and you will have plenty of time to relax or swim in its turquoise cool pools. Return to Luang Prabang and free at your leisure
Day 3 Amazing long tail boat to Ban Chan & Pakse Ou Cave (B/L/D)
This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice After breakfast, then board a cruise for an amazing long tail boat journey along Mekong River to where it meets the Nam-Ou River, stop at Ban Chan village just outside Luang Prabang famous for traditional pottery making here you will watch the process of pots being made on traditional ovens. After Ban Chan we continue to visit Wat Xiengman and Wat Longkhoun and continue by boat through the beautiful Laotian countryside passing by local villages before arriving at the fascinating Pak Ou caves, which in fact are a cave system of two interlinked caves, crammed full of Buddha statues left behind by pilgrims over generations. Returning back to Luang Prabang by boat you will stop at Ban Sanghai to observe the traditional process of rice wine distillation. Arrive back into Luang Prabang at around 5pm.
Day 4 Depart and say goodbye to the stunning world heritage city of Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast free at your leisure until time for transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your flight return home
 
 

All of our itineraries are tailor-made - click on a price below to see what you can expect at each budget level

Our prices are based on two people travelling and sharing a room. The price quoted may vary depending on the time of year, the airline and any additional services. If you have a specific budget please get in contact with us so we can make a proposal.


Medium: Price from
$640

 

Deluxe: Price from
$900

 

Luxury: Price from
$1195

 


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Medium

Sada Hotel

Located near the centre of LuangPrabang, the hotel is a Lao traditional style property furnished mainly by real timber and teak wood promoting a real sense of comfort and class. Every piece of furniture in the hotel is exclusively designed and traditionally handmade by Lao craftsmen enhancing the overall local concept. The hotel also featurestropical gardens and free shuttle service to downtown which takes only 5-minutes.

 
Deluxe

Satri House

Satri House is one of the most exquisite places in this ancient city, designed with a style inspired by Lao culture and set in a truly relaxing environment. Here you can enjoy private moments to yourself and really unwind or sit and watch the everyday life of local people from your balcony

 
Luxury

Luangsay Residence Hotel

Our 5 star luxury boutique hotel is set on 14,000 sqm of land in lush and tropical gardens with great mountain views where you can enjoy the cool breeze while having a drink in our original colonial 1861 bar before perhaps moving to our restaurant La Belle Epoque to indulge in our Laotian or French inspired menu which features produce from our own organic garden

 
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