Laos · Religious & Spiritual

2-Hour Cultural Tour of Luang Prabang with the Takbat Ceremony

2 Hours Round trip from Luang Prabang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the majestic 'takbat' ceremony in Luang Prabang
02 See hundreds of monks in bright saffron robes collecting alms
03 Experience the daily rice offering tradition with local people
04 Visit quiet, lesser-visited vantage points around the city

Observe the majestic 'takbat' ceremony, the daily offering of alms to monks in Luang Prabang, on this 2-hour cultural tour. Watch hundreds of monks walk in a single-file line through the streets in bright saffron robes as they collect rice from kneeling local people. The experience also takes you to quiet, lesser-visited vantage points around the city for a more intimate glimpse of Luang Prabang.

See hundreds of monks proceed down the street in a single-file line of bright saffron-coloured robes, collecting rice from kneeling local people in the town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luang Prabang

Languages English, Lao, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Takbat Ceremony and Quiet Corners of Luang Prabang

Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location in Luang Prabang and begin the tour.
Observe the majestic 'takbat' ceremony, the daily offering of alms to monks.
See hundreds of monks proceed down the street in a single-file line of bright saffron-coloured robes, collecting rice from kneeling local people in the town.
Witness the quiet and lesser-visited vantage points of Luang Prabang.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.