4-Day Luang Prabang Culture Tour with Mekong Cruise and Kuang Si

• Pick up from the airport and meet at the exit of the arrival hall.

• Transfer directly to your stay.

• Enjoy your luxury stay at Sofitel Luang Prabang.

• At 8:30 am, meet at the hotel lobby for a city tour.

• Visit Luang Prabang's highlights in the company of an expert guide, including the morning market, the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, the Arts & Ethnology Centre, and Wat Xieng Thong. Use your own two feet today.

• Explore the lively morning market, home to a diverse range of exotic foods and tropical fruits that make up the delicious local diet.

• See the serene Wat Mai Temple, which was spared sacking by the Chinese Black Haws in the late 19th century, supposedly because of its beauty and stunning design.

• Visit the fascinating Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre for insight into the many ethnic groups central to the formation of modern-day Laos.

• Visit the majestic Wat Xieng Thong, the most famous temple in Luang Prabang, known for its Tree of Life mosaic.

• Explore the beautiful National Museum, the former Royal Palace, which houses fine examples of Lao art and furniture.

• At noon, enjoy tasty Lao cuisine at a recommended restaurant.

• Return to the hotel and rest for a while.

• At 4:30 pm, proceed for a 2-hour Mekong sunset cruise. The mighty Mekong is one of Asia's great waterways and a critical part of the life and culture of many of the inhabitants of land-locked Laos. On your short boat trip, float past local villages, see other water vessels, perhaps spot fishers casting their nets, and admire the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang from a unique perspective. Glide through the water at a leisurely pace, allowing you to take photos and relax on this timeless waterway.

• Return to your departure point after around two hours, then transfer by vehicle back to your hotel.

Inclusive of 1 dinner on the boat.

• At 8:30 am, meet at the lobby for sightseeing.

• Visit the eerie Pak Ou Caves by boat, passing fishing villages and rivers, and visit a nearby local village. Enjoy the Mekong riverside scenery of villages, local fishers, trade vessels, and dramatic, precipitous mountain landscapes. Learn about local village life and sample the infamous Lao rice wine.

• After lunch, see the mystical Kuang Si Falls and an inspiring sanctuary devoted to rehabilitating rescued bears. Kuang Si Falls is the most beautiful and famous waterfall in Laos - swim in the turquoise waters here and relax completely.

• Take advantage of opportunities for photos of river life, nature attractions, and the countryside.

Inclusive of 1 lunch at the waterfall, Carpe Diem.

• Meet at the hotel lobby for check-out and transfers.