Laos · Culture

8-Hour Cultural Tour of Luang Prabang with Local Snacks and Temples

8 Hours Round trip from Luang Prabang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, and the fascinating Royal Palace
  • 02 Learn about Lao minority customs at the Arts & Ethnology Centre
  • 03 Sample local Lao snacks and taste Kopiak rice noodle soup
  • 04 Play petanque and badminton while meeting local people
  • 05 Take in panoramic views of Luang Prabang from Phou Si Hill

Visit Luang Prabang's cultural landmarks on this 8-hour tour, including Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, and the fascinating Royal Palace. Learn about the customs of Lao minority groups at the Arts & Ethnology Centre, see artisans at work in a Blacksmith village, and explore the UXO Museum and Silk village. Along the way, sample local Lao snacks, enjoy friendly games of petanque and badminton, make your own sugar-cane juice, and finish with panoramic views from Phou Si Hill.

Along the way, sample local Lao snacks, enjoy friendly games of petanque and badminton, make your own sugar-cane juice, and finish with panoramic views from Phou Si Hill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Luang Prabang
Languages English, Lao, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luang Prabang Temples, Villages, Museums and Local Flavours

  • Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location in Luang Prabang and start the tour.
  • Visit Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Mai, and explore Luang Prabang's two most famous temples before ending at the fascinating Royal Palace.
  • See the Arts & Ethnology Centre and learn about the customs of Lao minority groups.
  • Visit a Blacksmith village to see artisans at work.
  • Explore the UXO Museum.
  • Admire the Silk village, learn about silk-making, and see the tomb of Henri Mouhot.
  • Sample local Lao snacks like dried river seaweed, spicy chilli dip with buffalo skin, and wild mushrooms fried with kaffir lime leaf.
  • Play petanque and take part in this leisurely pastime with your guide.
  • Put your sports skills into action, make local friends, and play badminton with them.
  • Make your own sugar-cane juice.
  • Taste a Kopiak soup meal and slurp down this delicious rice noodle soup.
  • Visit Phou Si Hill for panoramic views of Luang Prabang.
  • Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.
Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Royal Palace, Phou Si Hill

Where this trip takes you

Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Royal Palace, Phou Si Hill

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luang Prabang 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Luang Prabang tour guide

  • Driver

  • Transfers

  • Entrance fees

  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Meals and accommodation

Know before you go

  • 96 USD per adult (less than 4 people).

  • 205 USD per group (1 person).

  • 262 USD per group (2 people).

  • 321 USD per group (3 people).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luang Prabang, Laos
Tour start
Luang Prabang, Laos
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Luang Prabang.

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