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Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw
Day 4: Nong Khiaw – Boat trip to Muang Noy – Nong Khiaw
Day 5: Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang
Day 6: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Mandalao Elephant Conservation
Day 8: Luang Prabang – Departure
Luang Prabang: 5 nights | Nong Khiaw: 2 nights
- Explore the tranquil city of Luang Prabang – the charming old town with renowned National Museum and Wat Xiengthong
- Enjoy a sunset with a panoramic view of Luang Prabang City at the Phousi Mountain
- Experience almsgiving in the early morning
- Cruise across Pak Ou Cave, and visit the local villages along the riverside
- Bathe in the picturesque Kuangsi Waterfall and visit the Kuangsi Bear Rescue Sanctuary
- Boat trip from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy
- Explore the peaceful Northern Laos, learn about the local culture
- Feed and communicate with the elephants and mahouts at the Mandalao Elephant Conservation – an intimate non-riding experience focused on education and elephant welfare
- Accommodation in selected hotels (or similar) with daily breakfast
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with English-speaking local guides
- Private car/van/bus with air conditioning (exept Day 7, when clients will join a tour of Mandalao Elephant Conservation, maximum 8 people/tour)
- All entrance fees as indicated in the tour
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Boat trip to Pak Ou Cave
- Boat trip from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy and vice versa
- Drinking water and refreshing towels during day tours
- International and domestic airfares (unless otherwise noted);
- Additional charges for excess baggage (unless otherwise noted);
- Costs to obtain passports, visas, e-VOAs, visa fees, and airport departure taxes (unless otherwise noted);
- Sightseeing, meals, and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Gratuities for local tour guides, drivers, porters, restaurant staff, and room service;
- Other personal expenses, such as shopping, laundry, and internet access (except at booked hotels and on cruises).
Sa bai dee and welcome to Luang Prabang, Laos! Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in (Standard check-in time is from 14:00). Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the charming old quarter at night or relaxing at your hotel after the tiring flight.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang
Meals: No
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we’ll embark on an adventure to Nong Khiaw, a misty region located about 140 km north of Luang Prabang, renowned as one of the most beautiful places in Laos with its karst mountains along the Nam Ou River. On the way, we’ll stop for lunch (at your own expense) at Ban Nayang, a village of the Lue people. Here, you’ll have the chance to stroll through a well-preserved village with beautiful traditional houses and observe the local textile-making process. In the afternoon, upon arrival in Nong Khiaw, check in at your hotel before starting a 30-minute hike to the Pha Som Nang Viewpoint. From there, you can enjoy stunning sunset views of the town over the Nam Ou River and the picturesque karst mountains.
After breakfast, we’ll begin our exploration of the charming city of Luang Prabang. Our first stop is the Morning Market, where you’ll find various local shops selling colorful fresh food, vegetables, and exotic tropical fruits. Next, we will visit the famous Wat Xieng Thong, a striking temple adorned in black and red hues with intricate gold stenciling dating back to the 16th century. Renowned for being one of the few temples to survive the Chinese Black Flag incursion in 1887, it holds historical significance. We will then continue to visit Wat Visounnarath (or Wat Visoun), the oldest pagoda in Luang Prabang, built in 1512 under the reign of King Visounnarath (1501-1520). The temple served as a symbol of unity for the Laos Kingdom. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will head to Kuang Si Waterfall (Tat Kuang Si), located 29 km south of Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you’ll have the chance to take a short trek along the forest trail up the mountain before enjoying a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water. On the way back, we will stop by the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Sanctuary, where you’ll learn about Asian sun and moon bears and the bear protection program. Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the hidden gem of Tad Kuang Song Waterfall. Depending on the water level and season, you may have the chance to take a refreshing swim. We’ll also explore Ban Hua Tad, a Khmu village, to observe local life.
After offering some final treats to the elephants, we’ll bid farewell to the elephants and mahouts and return to Luang Prabang.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at your own leisure. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
