Essential Luang Prabang - 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Essential Luang Prabang - 3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1 - Arrival in Luang PrabangOn arrival, you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken on an orientation tour around this picturesque town. At sunset, ascend the 328 steps to the top of Phou Si Mountain that offers a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding rivers and cityscape before wandering through the bustling Hilltribe Market for traditional textiles and handicrafts made by the hill tribes. |
Day 2 - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B)
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Following breakfast, cruise upstream along the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, where you will discover gold-lacquered Buddha statues of all shapes and sizes nestled deep in the limestone caverns. Discover the significance of waterways in the Lao livelihood as you slowly cruise along the Mekong River. Embark on a cultural tour of Luang Prabang in the afternoon, in which you will visit the Royal Palace, now National Muesum, before exploring the gilded temples dotted across the city which include Wat Mai, Wat Sensoukarahm and Wat Xieng Thong.
Day 3 - Luang Prabang Departure (B)After breakfast, spend the morning at the Heritage Information Center and learn how Luang Prabang fuses and preserves its traditional Lao and European colonial architecture. If time permits, visit the weaving village of Xang Khong and witness the techniques of making Lao textiles and mulberry paper before transferring to the airport for your departure flight. |
Extend This Tour With...
Northern Laos offers some of the best combination of biking trail, natural terrain, and hilltribe villages. With our Splendors Of North Laos Biking tour, you will pedal your way past mountains, jungles, rivers, and the peaceful countryside. After your bike adventure, rest up those tired legs on a relaxing boat cruise along the Mekong River and reflect on your Lao tour adventure.
If you are tired of all the hustle and bustle in your life and need to just get away from it all, then our A Blend Of Calm In Southern Laos tour could just be the escape you are looking for. Everything you need to relax can be found in this peaceful and sparsely populated area. Acres of serene countryside surround your poolside bungalow with the waterfalls and mountains close by. You will also visit 4000 Islands and cruise along the Mekong.
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Come to one of UNESCO’s world heritage cities and see for yourself the beauty of Laos’ former capital in our Luang Prabang Discovery Laos Tour. Visit the National Museum with its wealth of relics and stop at the city’s many temples including Wat Xieng Thong. You will also have time to relax by or swim in Kuang Si Falls before discovering the centuries old customs of a Laotian hilltribe that lives in a nearby village.
