LUANG PRABANG HIGHLIGHTS 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS

Laos
06 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Culture Tour
DIFFICULTY

MIN. AGE

Tour Overview:

The 5-day Luang Prabang Highlights itinerary is ideal for groups of friends and family seeking a true taste of the local culture. You will get the opportunity to see the most noteworthy vista in the area, which extends from Mount Phousi to Kuang Si Waterfall. Visit nearby communities to learn some useful information about traditional hand-crafted goods. Step back in time with this Luang Prabang Highlights package to a place where every morning hundreds of saffron-clad monks file out from the monasteries to collect alms from the devout residents. You'll also explore the ancient temples and monasteries of this former royal capital, take a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to the mystical Pak Ou Caves and hike though lush forests, around rice paddies to marvel at the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Waterfall.

  • Wat Xieng Thong: One of the most beautiful temples in Laos, known for its intricate mosaics and stunning architecture.
  • Wat Mai: A grand temple with a golden facade and beautiful murals.
  • Wat Sensoukaram: A temple with a unique style, featuring a large reclining Buddha.
  • Wat Visounarath: A temple with a large stupa and beautiful gardens.
  • Mount Phou Si: A hilltop with a temple at the summit, offering panoramic views of the city.
  • Morning Alms Giving Ceremony: Witness hundreds of monks collecting alms from locals and tourists.
  • Night Market: Explore the bustling night market for local handicrafts, souvenirs, and delicious street food.
  • Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre: Learn about the diverse cultures of Laos through exhibits and performances.
  • Kuang Si Falls: A series of stunning waterfalls cascading into turquoise pools.
  • Pak Ou Caves: Explore the caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues.
  • Royal Palace Museum: Learn about the history of the Lao monarchy.
  • Mekong River: Take a boat trip along the Mekong River and enjoy the scenic views.

Itinerary in brief :

Day Destination Meals Cities
Day 1 Welcome to Laos Luang Prabang
Day 2 UNESCO Heritage & Pak Ou Buddha Cave B Luang Prabang
Day 3 Kuangsi Waterfall B Luang Prabang
Day 4 Elephant experience with trekking B/L Luang Prabang
Day 5 Goodbye Laos B Luang Prabang

* B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Day 1: Arrive – Luang Prabang, Sabaidee “Hello” Laos

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 driver (no guide) at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: UNESCO Heritage & Pak Ou Buddha Cave (Meal: Breakfast)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Hop on Tuk Tuk and we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. We enjoy a short tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong, a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty, and traditional art. Later we’ll visit the impressive Wat Visoun, the oldest temple that houses many Buddha images. Next is Wat Aham, the ‘Monastery of the Blossomed Heart’ exudes serenity, and Wat Mai, the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in this city.

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, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Second stop at Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft.

On the bright day, you’ll have chance to enjoy the marvellous sunset while cruising down along the mighty Mekong.

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.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Kuangsi Waterfall (Meal: Breakfast)

An early start provides the fantastic opportunity to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony, Tak Bat. Before sunrise, hundreds of saffron-clad monks file out from the old town's 35 temples to collect their daily alms from faithful residents.

Back to the hotel for breakfast, 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. We also visited Kuang Si Butterfly Park is a project that was initiated in January 2014 by 2 Dutch passionate people from Holland. The mission is to create a research center studying and publishing about Laos butterflies, host plants and preservation because of environmental issues in Laos. Finally, we visit Laos Buffalo Dairy is a socially responsible, sustainable farm, and social enterprise.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Join Tour – Elephant experience with trekking (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch)

8:00–8:30. Our English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Luang Prabang, Laos. Arrive at the Elephant Village Camp: welcome greeting by your guide; participate in a short briefing about elephants. Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants. Explore Elephant Village: Visit the elephant hospital, museum, photo gallery, and dung paper making area. One on One Experience/learn to communicate with your elephant: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a mahout! Trek along the Trail of Falls: Enjoy a 2 km trek along our exclusive Trail of Falls.

Lunch: Dine in the forest surroundings with a picnic box lunch prepared just for you at our camp restaurant (vegetarian options available). Continue of the Trail of Falls: Enjoy another 1 km trek on foot along the Trail of Falls, which follows a beautiful stream leading up to Tad Sae Waterfall. Tad Sae Waterfall: Arrive at Tad Sae Waterfall and relax, dip your feet or take a swim in the clear, cool water.

Return to your hotel in Luang Prabang between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure (Meal: Breakfast)

Pick up by driver and transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 04-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

✅ Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

✅ Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

✅ Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

✅ Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ All government taxes.

✅ 24hours supporting hotline.

✅ Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Laos Visa stamp fee – https://laoevisa.gov.la/

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

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Hot lines:

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