Beauty of Luang Prabang
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Attraction:
Luang Prabang
Described as the jewel of Laos’ crown, the city is an ancient town located in the North, at the heart of the mountainous region. Many travelers considered the Luang Prabang as the center of the Laotian culture. It is Laos’ premier tourist destination because of its natural beauty and wonders that are stunning in any part of the world. With our “Beauty of Luang Prabang” tour, travellers will have the opportunity to explore the highlights itineraries in this UNESSCO city.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Country: Laos
Code: LCT05
Theme:
Classic Highlights
Overview
Described as the jewel of Laos’ crown, the city is an ancient town located in the North, at the heart of the mountainous region. Many travelers considered the Luang Prabang as the center of the Laotian culture. It is Laos’ premier tourist destination because of its natural beauty and wonders that are stunning in any part of the world. With our “Beauty of Luang Prabang” tour, travellers will have the opportunity to explore the highlights itineraries in this UNESSCO city. Immerse yourself in the charm of the ancient temples and also the natural beauty of Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si waterfalls. Moreover, have deep insight into Laos culture with Rice experience and experience life of farmer.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain a deep understand of Laos’s culture by joining a private Baci ceremony at a local family
- Embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River Cruise to Pak Ou Caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various sizes.
- Explore the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang – Kuang Si waterfalls
- Discover traditional craft villages of Ban Muang Keo and Ban Xangkhong
- Get a truly experience the life of a farmer with Rice experience.
Itinerary
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On arrival at the Luang Prabang airport, you will be warmly welcome and transferred to hotel by private car.
Check in the hotel and have a rest.
In the late afternoon, we will get an oppotunity to join a private Baci ceremony at a local family. The Baci ceremony is a traditional ritual of the Lao people expresses the spirituality of the country and is a highly unforgettable experience and a deep insight into Lao culture for the participants.
You will be served dinner and share with family members which helps us have first-hand experience of local life and culture.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Check in the hotel and have a rest.
In the late afternoon, we will get an oppotunity to join a private Baci ceremony at a local family. The Baci ceremony is a traditional ritual of the Lao people expresses the spirituality of the country and is a highly unforgettable experience and a deep insight into Lao culture for the participants.
You will be served dinner and share with family members which helps us have first-hand experience of local life and culture.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching 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 arrival back in the city, we will visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. Afterwards, we will visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. From there, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
On arrival back in the city, we will visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. Afterwards, we will visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. From there, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we will transfer directly to the Elephant Village (start at 8:00 AM in the morning). On arrival at the Elephant Village Camp, welcome and greeting by our camp manager and participate in short briefing about elephants. After that we will enjoy the impressive experience of a 30-minute elephant ride on your elephant’s neck. We then receive basic mahout training on how to control an elephant.
Bathe Your Elephant: Take your own elephant down to the Nam Khan River for an exhilarating bathing experience!
Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Take a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax in the clear water.
We are free to stroll around the Elephant Village before transferring back to city center
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Bathe Your Elephant: Take your own elephant down to the Nam Khan River for an exhilarating bathing experience!
Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Take a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax in the clear water.
We are free to stroll around the Elephant Village before transferring back to city center
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
06:00AM Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
From there, we will visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken. This is the best chance to experience the flavor of local life.
After breakfast, we will reach one of the most breathtaking Kuang Si Falls located 30 kilometers of Southern Luang Prabang. It includes a tiered many of turquoise pools put amongst the dense Laotian jungle where we will have plenty of time to refreshing swim in the pools and hike around the falls.
En route, we will make a stop at visit local villages, where you can explore the local life in closest sight.We can experience playing in the pool or take a short exploration walk getting in the wood and then transfer to airport for departure flight.
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From there, we will visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken. This is the best chance to experience the flavor of local life.
After breakfast, we will reach one of the most breathtaking Kuang Si Falls located 30 kilometers of Southern Luang Prabang. It includes a tiered many of turquoise pools put amongst the dense Laotian jungle where we will have plenty of time to refreshing swim in the pools and hike around the falls.
En route, we will make a stop at visit local villages, where you can explore the local life in closest sight.We can experience playing in the pool or take a short exploration walk getting in the wood and then transfer to airport for departure flight.
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| Standard class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
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| Luang Prabang | Phousi Guesthouse | Standard | |
| Superior class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Luang Prabang | My Dream Resort | Classic | |
| Deluxe class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Luang Prabang | Satri House | Deluxe | |
| First class class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Luang Prabang | Maison Dalabua | Grand Deluxe |
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
Tour excludes:
- Laos Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
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