Others

– All sightseeing tickets as per itinerary – Tissues and water during transfers – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support during the travel – Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Accommodation

3-STAR OPTIONS: Luang Prabang: Sanctuary Luang Prabang or similar accommodation 4-STAR OPTIONS: Luang Prabang: Le Bel Air Resort or similar accommodation 5-STAR OPTIONS: Luang Prabang: Pullman Resort or similar accommodation Note: Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program) Accommodation in Double/Twin/Triple share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)

Meals

Meals are included as noted in the itinerary: B (breakfast) L (lunch) D (dinner)

Transport

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, Lunar New Year X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Lunar New Year if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X E-visa X Other services not mentioned above

Flights

Flights are not included in this tour

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Day 1 Welcome To Laos - Luang Prabang Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Laos - Luang Prabang Arrival

Welcome to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and then escort you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2 Luang Prabang - City & Pak Ou Cave (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang - City & Pak Ou Cave (B)

In the morning, we will climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful over view of the city and the Mekong River. We then visit Wat Mai the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang, was built in the 20th century; National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign.

We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, continue to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand-weaving and traditional Saa paper-making.

We will explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 3 Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfall (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfall (B)

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).

We then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

In the morning, we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center (close on Mondays) where you are able to observe valuable artifacts and traditional clothing and implements from each of the 20 ethnic minority groups which inhabit the Luang Prabang area. Next, we will visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 2087 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern China. In the courtyard of Wat Visoun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit from which it takes its name. Continue past Wat Aham, which was first built in the 1500s.

Then, transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority groups – Ban Na Oune Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 4 Luang Prabang Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Rooms available until 12h00. Free at leisure until transfer back to Luang Prabang airport for departure flight.

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Luang Prabang Essence In 4 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Luang Prabang Essence In 4 Days

Welcome To Laos - Luang Prabang Arrival

Luang Prabang - City & Pak Ou Cave (B)

Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfall (B)

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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