Summary
This amazing Laos Itinerary (4 days) from Luang Prabang will offer you the possibility to discover the former royal capital of the Kingdom of Laos - Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, and visit the temples of Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Praphoutahbat. You will enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit Ban Sanghai and Ban Sangkong villages, as well as the Buddhist caves of Tam Ting. During this journey you will see the Royal Palace, which is now the National Museum of Luang Prabang and the Kuang Si Waterfall, a three-tiered waterfall forming a series of shallow turquoise pools from a 50-metre height, before flowing downstream into the jungle. You will also visit Ban Phanom, a village in Luang Prabang province located 6 km east of Luang Prabang that stands out in particular for its cotton and silk fabrics. This is a private guided tour and can be customized upon request.
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Alfonso
Local travel expert in Vietnam
More than 10 years living and working in tourism in Southeast Asia. Based in Hanoi, but living for work periods in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. In love with Asian culture and the wonders that I do not stop discovering in these amazing countries. They certainly do not stop surprising me with something daily.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city.
Later, you will visit the temples of Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Praphoutahbat in Luang Prabang.
You will climb Mount Phousi for the best view of Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, you will take a boat to enjoy a ride on the Mekong River.
You will reach the village of Ban Sanghai, famous for the production of rice alcohol, and visit the Buddhist caves of Tam Ting.
Then, you will enjoy a walk through Ban Sangkong village.
You will return to Luang Prabang and have a free afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
In the morning, you will visit the Royal Palace, which is now the National Museum of Luang Prabang. Located between the Mekong River and Mount Phousi, the Royal Palace (Haw Kham) was built in Luang Prabang between 1904 and 1909 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The architecture of the palace is a mix of traditional Lao motifs and French Beaux Arts styles. On the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum is the Haw Pha Bang (Royal Temple), a very ornate temple, which houses the Phra Bang, the country’s most sacred Buddha image, which is kept in a richly ornamented shrine.
Then you will enjoy a visit to Kuang Si Waterfall, a three-tiered waterfall which is approximately 30 km far from Luang Prabang city. The vibrant water falls into a series of shallow turquoise pools from a 50-metre height, before flowing downstream into the jungle. The pools have cascades of up to more 5 metres high and make great swimming holes for both locals and tourists.
Next, you will return to Luang Prabang and visit Ban Phanom, a village in Luang Prabang province located 6 km east of Luang Prabang that stands out in particular for its cotton and silk fabrics.
Free afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
On your departure day, you will be transferred to Luang Prabang International Airport to take your departure flight.
Prices
Upon request for individual travellers
2 Pers.
4 Pers.
6 Pers.
484€
354€
307€
505€
374€
328€
556€
424€
378€
626€
495€
450€
638€
521€
491€
753€
622€
576€
| Travel dates | Accommodation | Price per person in € | ||
| 2 Pers. | 4 Pers. | 6 Pers. | ||
|
Upon request for individual travellers |
Standard cat. hotels (May 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 484€ | 354€ | 307€ |
| Standard cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2024) | 505€ | 374€ | 328€ | |
| Superior cat. hotels (May 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 556€ | 424€ | 378€ | |
| Superior cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2024) | 626€ | 495€ | 450€ | |
| Luxury cat. hotels (May 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 638€ | 521€ | 491€ | |
| Luxury cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2024) | 753€ | 622€ | 576€ | |
What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation in a double (DBL) or twin (TWN) room at Standard, Superior or Luxury category hotels in Luang Prabang;
- Breakfast at the hotels of your choice;
- Excursions with English speaking guide according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary;
- Transportation according to the itinerary;
- Local SIM card with data package included.