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Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Almsgiving – City Visits – Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure
Luang Prabang: 4 days 3 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
- 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
- All entrance fees as indicated in the tour
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Boat trip to Pak Ou Cave
- 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
Early in the morning, we’ll participate in the spiritual “tak bat” ceremony, also known as the Alms Giving Ceremony. This meaningful cultural and religious tradition in Luang Prabang sees Buddhist monks gather alms from the local community, typically in the form of food offerings. In respect for the monks, local people offer simple food such as rice, fruits, and sweets. This ancient practice carries profound historical significance and is deeply revered in Luang Prabang. Following this serene ceremony, we return to the hotel for breakfast.
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.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at your own leisure. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
