Tour Itinerary
What to expect
- Walking along the small street of Luang Prabang and admire the local life
- Attending the daily morning alms giving in Luang Prabang
- Leisurely cruise along the mighty Mekong river
- Visit various temple and museum in the ancient town of Luang Prabang to learn about the culture of Laos
- Visit local villages to learn about their daily life
ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrive to Luang Prabang – City Tour (D)
On arrival at the airport, meet our guide and transfer to hotel in Luang Prabang.
Begin our trip with a visit to 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. If time permits, we will take a short walk around the small streets of city center, watching the life of local people.
After that, visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
From there, join a private Baci ceremony at a local family. The Baci ceremony as a traditional ritual of the Lao people expresses the spirituality of the country and is a highly memorable experience and a deep insight into Lao culture for the participants.
Dinner will be served at the host family, this is the best chance to have first experience of local life and culture.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2. Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves (B, L)
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. See and join Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
From there, we 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 taste of local life.
Breakfast at the hotel, then we visit to the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene. After that, we embark on the leisurely cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, a 16th century cave monastery filled with thousands of Buddha images, 25km North of Luang Prabang in the limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong river. En route, to stop at Ban Muang Keo, a well-known village for its traditional Lao rice whisky distilling.
Back in the city, we visit Wat Mai, which is one of the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang. We then continue to Wat Visoun, dating back to 1513 during the reign of King Wisunarat (Visoun), this is Luang Prabang’s oldest temple and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas. Our last stop today is the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3. Kuang Si Waterfalls – Departure (B, L)
After breakfast, we depart to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. We also take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.
In time permits, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour.
Then transfer to take the departure flight home.
Tour price
PRIVATE TOUR 3-day Luang Prabang.
| Tour class |
2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax up |
| 3 star hotel | $462 | $336 | $310 | $286 |
| 4 star hotel | $513 | $387 | $362 | $336 |
| 5 star hotel | $626 | $500 | $475 | $449 |
| Destination | 3 star hotel |
4 star hotel | 5 star hotel |
| Luang Prabang | My Dream Resort (Deluxe room) |
Maison Dalabua (Grand Deluxe) |
Satri House (Deluxe room) |
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs
Tour inclusive
- Hotel accommodation on a twin shared basis with daily breakfast,
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle transferring as program,
- Boat trips as stated in the itinerary,
- English speaking guide,
- Admission fees during guided time,
- Meals as indicated (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner),
- Complementary drink water
Tour exclusive
- Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
- Travel and/or medical insurance
- Other meals not stated in the itinerary
- Peak season or special events surcharges
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses