5-day Luang Prabang & Vientiane City Tour
Description
Take this tour to Vientiane, Laos' national capital, and Luang Prabang, the royal capital of the country until 1975. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, a Buddhist temple, and hike to Mount Phou Si, a hill in the center of the old town of Luang Prabang. Boat along Mekong River and learn about local life at Ban Phanom, a tribal village. Shop at local markets and more!
Highlights
- Visit Pha That Luang, a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa
- Boat along the banks of the Mekong River
- Explore the Pak Ou Caves
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Day 1: Arrive at Luang Prabang expand_more
Explore the charming town of Luang Prabang starting with a visit to Wat Xieng Thong, arguably the most stunning in the country, with its brilliant mosaics.
Continue to the Palace Museum, which houses an eclectic collection, including statues, mosaic-covered walls, French mirrors, and a piece of moon rock given to "the people of Laos" by President Nixon.
Head to the top of Mount Phousi, with its panoramic views of the city and the surrounding hills. The mountain is dotted with small shrines and monasteries. This is a perfect spot for sunset, as the golden spires of wats are beautifully illuminated.
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Day 2: Luang Prabang highlights expand_more
Rise early to witness the monks in their morning meal procession.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.
Proceed with an excursion up the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pak Ou, where some of the most famous Buddhist sculpture in Southeast Asia is found.
Re-board your boat and travel downstream to a rice-wine-producing village on the banks of the Mekong.
Visit Ban Phanom, a tribal village well known for its traditional Lao weaving in cotton and silk. Time is allotted for you to purchase some of these beautiful and inexpensive hand-woven clothes.
Transfer to your hotel for the evening.
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Day 3: Luang Prabang tour expand_more
Embark on your excursion by road to Khouang Si Falls and the Akha hill tribe village beneath the falls.
Enjoy a picnic lunch will be provided at the Falls.
Return to Luang Prabang and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 4: Luang Prabang to Vientiane expand_more
Fly from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, the country's capital.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy an orientation tour including the Victory monument, Wat That Luang, the Central Market, Wat Sisaket, and Wat Prakeo National Museum.
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Day 5: Departure expand_more
Take a tour of the local markets in the morning.
Be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
All private transfer and transportation
English-speaking Laos guide
Boat trip & cruise as per tour
2 Bottles of drinking water per day
What's Excluded
Flights & Departure tax
Beverage
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and tips and gratuities
Laos visa fee (Visa on arrival easy & recommended)
Others not mentioned above
Services charges and government tax
All sightseeing tickets
Meeting Point
Luang Prabang, Laos
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
2 To 8 | USD 595 Per Group |
This is a group tour |