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4-Day Tour To Explore The Rich Culture Of Luang Prabang

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the charming city of Luang Prabang, see the former Royal palace and learn about the culture of the Lao people. Meet the local hill tribe populations and admire their lovely handmade textiles. Catch stunning views of the city from Mount Phousi, and visit the bear sanctuary near Kuang Si Waterfall, among several other amazing sites in this tour!

Highlights
  • Visit the evening hill tribe market at the Mekong side of the peninsula
  • Relish a Lao style barbeque called Sindat
  • Admire the architecture of Wat Xiang Thong, Wat Visoun, Wat Khili, and Wat Mai
  • See the intricate design of the National Museum, formerly the Royal Palace
  • Pass by the lovely landscapes as you travel across the Luang Prabang countryside
  • Go swimming and enjoy the beauty of the Kuang Si Waterfall 
  • See Asiatic Bears at the bear sanctuary 
  • Day 1: Arrival at Luang Prabang expand_more
    • After meeting your private tour guide, join the local petanque players to try your hand at the sport, a favourite pastime of the Lao people.
    • Then, climb to the top of Mount Phousi and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. 
    • Descend to the Mekong side of the peninsula, reach the evening hill tribe market, where local handicrafts and textiles can be found. 
    • Enjoy dinner on the banks of the Mekong and try out Sindat, a popular Lao style barbeque, before returning to your hotel.

    Overnight stay at Luang Prabang.

  • Day 2: Full day tour of Luang Prabang expand_more
    • Visit the important Buddhist monasteries - Wat Xiang Thong, Wat Visoun, Wat Khili, and Wat Mai.
    • Then, head to the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum, where you will find ornate, gilded, and brocaded reception rooms, as well as Buddha and spectacular artifacts including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum
    • After that, explore the Night Market, and find a lovely selection of handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

    Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

  • Day 3: Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls and Bear Sanctuary expand_more
    • Witness the monks collecting the alms at sunrise, a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Laos people.
    • Travel through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls, admiring the beautiful landscapes of rice fields, hills, and small villages along the way. 
    • Stop en-route at a small village of the area's ethnic minorities, and learn about their traditions and culture.
    • Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. The water tumbles down a large drop and cascades gently in to several cool, clear pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim (please dress modestly). You can also walk to the top of the falls via a steep track to see stunning views.
    • Visit the bear sanctuary next to the falls, run by Free The Bears Fund Inc. There are currently 23 Asiatic Black Bears living in the sanctuary, which has saved them from poaching. The main threat to these bears is poaching due to the use of their bile in Chinese medicine. 
    • Transfer back to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

    Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

  • Day 4: Transfer to airport expand_more
    • Your private guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight—end of the tour.
What's Included

  •  Accommodation in shared twin/double room with daily breakfast at Select hotels (3star)

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

  • Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles

  • English speaking Laos tour guide (for other languages supplements apply)

  • All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary

What's Excluded

  • International and Domestic flights

  • Meals other than those mentioned above

  • Camera/video entrance fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance, tips, visa

  • Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions

Know before you go
  • Please note that this proposed itinerary is subject to availability.
  • We will only proceed with all reservations upon receiving your written confirmation. We recommend your confirmation as early as possible.
  • In a beautiful mountain setting, Luang Prabang is a small, dreamy town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. From 1353 until 1545, it was the capital of Lane Xang before power was transferred to Vientiane. Despite the move, Luang Prabang remained the seat of monarchical power, and when the kingdom broke up in 1694, one of the deceased king's grandsons established a rival kingdom to those in Vientiane and Champassak. Though weakened, the Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when it was formally dissolved after the reign of 63 kings.
Meeting Point

Luang Prabang, Laos

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 USD 499 Per Person

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USD 499 / person