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During this short 4-day visit to the beautiful Luang Prabang, you will visit the stunning Wat Xienthong Wat Visoun and Mount Phousi. A trip to the large night market after sunset is another highlight. The Pak Ou caves and the Kuangsi waterfalls are just 2 more of the highlights of Luang Prabang.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang – Wat Xienthong. Day 2: Pak Ou caves and villages. Day 3: Kuangsi waterfalls. Day 4: Alms-giving ceremony and former Royal Palace.
Day 1 Arrival – Luang Prabang – half-day tour [-/L/-]
We will transfer you to your chosen hotel in time for a leisurely lunch followed by a visit to Wat Xienthong, the most famous and beautiful temple in the old town dating back to the 16th century. After visiting Wat Visoun, the Melon Stupa and Wat Aham we then climb the 328 steps up to Mount Phousi for the sunset. On the way back we visit the lively and colourful night market.
Day 2 Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves [B/L/-]
After breakfast we embark for a slow boat trip to the Pak Ou caves, some 32km up-river, stopping along the way to visit a whisky village and discover the process villagers use to make Lau Lao (a very potent rice whisky); we then continue to the caves where a thousand Buddha figures are kept. After the visit, we will take a break for lunch at a typical local restaurant then head back downstream to Luang Prabang. Next we take a short 12 km trip by private car to Ban Xangkhong, an ethnic weaving and Mulberry papermaking village, and then it’s back to your hotel
Day 3 Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Water Falls [B/L/-]
After breakfast we start the day by driving through the Lao countryside by minivan to the Kuangsi waterfall located some 29 km away. On the way we make a stop at the Minority Hmong village and for pictures of the beautiful lush scenery along the way. On arrival at the falls we take a cooling swim in the fall’s turquoise waters and enjoy a picnic lunch. We head back mid-afternoon to Luang Prabang.
Day 4 Luang Prabang - Departure [B/-/-]
Today we have a very early start at 5:45 AM and go by car to Ban Vat Sean to watch the long line of monks collecting alms ceremony and then it’s back to the hotel for breakfast prior to check out from the hotel. The morning continues with a visit to the former Royal Palace before your transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your departure flight.
Included:
Accommodation at hotel based on twin sharing Air-conditioned transportation Sight seeing as described in the itinerary including all admission fees. Local English or French speaking guides
Excluded:
Flight and airport taxes Visa fee Travel insurance Meals other than those mentioned in the program Personal expenses such as tips, bar bills, laundry and telephone charges. This tour is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The ‘Price From’ quoted is for a party of 6 to 8 people and for accommodation in 3 star hotels. The final price will be privately quoted, based on the number in your party, your preferred time of travel, grade of hotel and any additional services requested. Please click on the BOOK NOW button and fill in the booking form, after which one of our travel consultants will customize the best value holiday for you.
We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated on a twin-shared basis. As a guide, Travel Loops defines hotel grades as follows: >>Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 60 USD/room/night
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