Summary
During this interesting Northern Laos Adventure Trip (11 days) from Luang Prabang you will 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 trekking around the Ban Nam Dee village area, discover Nam Dee Waterfall, and visit the Akha, Tailue and Lolo ethnic minorities in the Muang Sing Valley area. You will also discover the villages of Ban Leu Donchai and Yao Ban Phakha, home to the Akha and Yao ethnic minorities and taste the traditional “khao soi” (typical soup). You will visit the sacred temple of Pha Chao Sing Kham and the Kuang Si Waterfall. You will enjoy a boat ride across the Nam Ou River towards Nong Khiaw and climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for the best view of Luang Prabang from above. You will also see the Alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, which is a longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture dating back to the 14th century. 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.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, you will travel to Luang Namtha. You will make some stops to visit some ethnic villages where the Khmu and Hmong ethnic groups live.
Arrival in Luang Namtha and accommodation.
Overnight in Luang Namtha.
In the morning, you will take a tuk tuk to the Ban Nam Dee (Lanten) village, located around 6 km far from Luang Namtha, and start the trekking. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape and observe various types of wild animals.
After lunch, you will continue trekking to the top of the mountain to enjoy the spectacular views of the valley.
On the way back, you will visit the Nam Dee Waterfall and its tribal village.
Overnight in Luang Namtha.
The day will begin with a transfer by car to Muang Sing. Along the way you will enjoy the landscapes of the area.
You will visit the ethnic minorities of Akha, Tailue and Lolo in the Muang Sing Valley.
Arrival to Muang Sing and accommodation.
Overnight in Muang Sing.
Today you will get up early to see the ethnic market and try the traditional “khao soi” (typical soup).
You will then return to Luang Namtha and on the way, visit the villages of Ban Leu Donchai and Yao Ban Phakha, home to the Akha and Yao ethnic minorities.
Overnight in Luang Namtha.
In the morning, you will leave by car for Oudomxay. Upon arrival, you will visit Mount Phou That to enjoy the views of the area.
You will continue your way to Muang La and visit the sacred temple of Pha Chao Sing Kham.
Arrival in Muang Khua and accommodation.
Overnight in Muang Khua.
On this day you will enjoy a boat ride through the Nam Ou River. You will relax on board and enjoy the landscapes and nature.
You will make a stop to visit the Khmu village before reaching Nong Khiaw.
Overnight in Nong Khiaw.
After breakfast, you will visit the Phathok cave and then you will be transferred to Luang Prabang.
Next, 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 enjoy a visit to the 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 5 metres high and make great swimming holes for both locals and tourists.
Later, you will return to Luang Prabang and enjoy some free time.
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.
Next, you will visit the temples of Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Praphoutahbat.
You will climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for the best view of Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
At dawn, you will see the Alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, which is a longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture dating back to the 14th century. About 200 Buddhist monks depart from temples to gather their daily meal, which is prepared by the local people. They wait quietly by the roadside to give their gifts (alms). The monks often share some of their alms with the small children who have baskets, so that they can take food back to their family.
You will then be transferred to Luang Prabang International Airport to take your flight back home.
Prices
Upon request for individual travellers
2 Pers.
4 Pers.
6 Pers.
1703€
1110€
959€
1736€
1144€
992€
1806€
1215€
1062€
1914€
1324€
1171€
1917€
1329€
1175€
1923€
1331€
1179€
| Travel dates | Accommodation | Price per person in € | ||
| 2 Pers. | 4 Pers. | 6 Pers. | ||
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Upon request for individual travellers |
Standard cat. hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 1703€ | 1110€ | 959€ |
| Standard cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 1736€ | 1144€ | 992€ | |
| Superior cat. hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 1806€ | 1215€ | 1062€ | |
| Superior cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 1914€ | 1324€ | 1171€ | |
| Luxury cat. hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 1917€ | 1329€ | 1175€ | |
| Luxury cat. hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 1923€ | 1331€ | 1179€ | |
What's Included
- 10 nights accommodation in a double (DBL) or twin (TWN) room at Standard, Superior or Luxury hotels;
- Breakfast at the hotels;
- Lunch on day 3, 4, 5 of the itinerary;
- 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.