Luang Prabang Stopover 3 Days
The daily morning ritual of Alms Giving, you will experience saffron-clad monks collecting offerings or ‘Alms’ from faithful local residents. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the daily procession.
- Car
- Caves
- Temple
- Historical sites
Itinerary, day by day
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best-preserved city in South East Asia’
Overnight in Luang Prabang
After breakfast, embark on cruise boat upstream on the Mekong River, which gives you a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Returning to Luang Prabang you have the option of visiting Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced; Ban Xiengkek and Ban Xangkhong where villagers making jute paper and continue to visit the textile village of Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.
Once return to Luang Prabang city, continue exploring the highlights of Luang Prabang including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artefacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang; visit the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. We finish the day by observing the view of Luang Prabang town at Phousi mountain and night market.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.
This morning, we drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
What's included
Included
Good hotels in Twin share room
Meal as indicate in program
Private transportation;
Boat trip as per program
English speaking guide
All visits with entrances;
Refreshment
All taxes
Luggage handling
1 FOC in TWN share room for group 15 paying pax up, except flight
Not included
Visa stamping fee at the Embassy
Domestic flights quote separately
Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Other foreign language guide
Peak tourist season or special event rates
Child or adult in triple sharing room
Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Age pricing
| Traveller | Age | Rate per person | Sleeping arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (parents pay any entrance fees) | 0 to 2 years | No charge | No extra bed |
| Child sharing parents' bed | 3 to 10 years | $104 · 68% of the adult fare | No extra bed |
| Child in own single bed | 3 to 10 years | $132 · 86% of the adult fare | Extra bed |
| Child sharing a twin room with one adult | 3 to 10 years | $153 · 100% of the adult fare | Own bed in a twin room |
| Child 11 and over (adult fare) | 11 years and over | $153 · 100% of the adult fare | As an adult |
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