Explore Luang Prabang City

Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be met by your local guide in the arrivals area holding a name-board. After a brief introduction, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening, meet at the hotel and depart for a traditional Baci ceremony dinner.

In the morning visit the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen and Wat Visun. In the afternoon take a half-hour drive to Khuang Si Waterfall, where water tumbles over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Stop to visit some tribal villages of the Kmu & H’mong ethnic groups en route. In the afternoon visit Ban Phanom to observe traditional a textile weaving village. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mt. Phou Si. NOTE: Royal Palace is closed on Tuesday.

Take a full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. En route, visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves carved into towering limestone cliffs along the riverbank. Inside the caves are thousands of statues of Buddha in various sizes. Continue down river to Ban Xang Hai village, where the local residents create a unique rice wine called lao lao. In the afternoon, return to Luang Prabrang for a short visit to typical Lao villages at Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xiang Lek well known for “Saa” paper making. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast, meet your local guide in the hotel lobby at the appointed time and then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.