Travel to a land of mystery and stay in a town so charming it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Marvel at ancient temples dotting the townscape, tour the National Museum, and take a stroll along the Mekong River. Located at the meeting of the Mekong & Nam Khan Rivers, the town offers visitors that natural & cultural experience so desired from a stay in Indochina. Travel along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves where steps lead to thousands of Buddha statues and where the riverbanks abound with traditions and culture, relax by the multi-tiered Kuangsi Waterfalls outside of town, explore local villages, view the sunset from the top of Mt. Phousi in the centre of the old town, and enjoy a traditional Baci ceremony & dinner. Would you rather shorten or extend your traveling duration? Please contact us.
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Hotel with daily breakfast, lunches & dinners as indicated, English speaking local guides, entrance fees to sites listed on the itinerary, private A/C transportation with expert drivers, and airport transfers.
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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.