Day 01: Luang Prabang – Arrival
Sabaidee! Welcome to Luang Prabang, a tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop has been claimed by UNESCO to be “the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia”. You are greeted by your guide and driver at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Summary:
Transportation: AC Vehicle
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 02: Luang Prabang City Tour on Vintage Tuk Tuk & Pak Ou
Start with the Morning Market, where you will see diverse and unusual offerings such as: dried buffalo skin, local tea, live chickens, vegetables and local hill-tribe weavings. Right in front of the morning market, Wat Mai – the largest and most richly decorated temple in town. The monastery served as a temple for the royal family and is the residence of the Pra Sangkharat, the highest Laotian Buddhist dignitary. Some steps away, we’ll pay a visit to The National Museum and Wat Xieng Thong, the largest and most splendid temple of Luang Prabang royal city, best known for its impressive Tree of Life mural depicting the Buddhist story.
Afternoon: you will go by boat to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy splendid natural scenery along the way and observing local fishermen and daily activities along the river. Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain and reclining (nirvana). On the way back, you will also have opportunity to visit the local riverside villages of Ban Xanghai which is famous for making the local rice wine and Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft
Evening, enjoy Luang Prabang night maket, offering a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter.
Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Summary:
Transportation: Tuk Tuk, Boat, AC Vehicle
Activities: City tour by Tuk Tuk, Boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves and local villages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 03: Kuangsi Waterfall
Optional: We have the possibility this morning to wake up very early to go witness the Tak Bat ceremony, when the monks process along the streets of the town to receive the daily alms from locals
Travel south of town to the famous Kuangsi Waterfall; the turquoise color of the water with a backdrop of white limestone cliffs gives the waterfall a magical appearance. Depending on the season the water level varies and you can be swimming in the beautiful pools. While there, you also will have the opportunity to visit the Sun Bear Reserve, a conservation center that rescues animals from the wildlife trade.
On the way back, visit the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre, run by an organization that offers local weavers the chance to earn a decent income with their weaving skills.
Summary:
Transportation: AC Vehicle
Activities: Kuang Si Waterfall visit
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 04: Luang Prabang – Departure
Breakfast at your hotel. Free to enjoy your last moments in Luang Prabang.
Transfer to airport for flight to next destination. Ends of our service
Summary:
Transportation: AC Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast
Note on client safety
- We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.