Luang Prabang Stopover

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel.

After a soft rest, visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. 

Continue to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, which is one of the most beautiful temples in town. 

If time permits, we will take a short walk around the small streets of the city center, watching the life of local people. 

Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.  

The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast at the hotel, we will first take the leisurely cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, a 16th-century cave monastery filled with thousands of Buddha images, which locates 25 kilometers North of Luang Prabang in the limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong River.  

En route, you will stop at Ban Muang Keo, a well-known village for its traditional Lao rice whisky distilling. You will arrive back in Luang Prabang.

On arrival back in the city, visit the old Wat Sene, and the nearby magnificent Wat Xiengthong, a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful "Tree of Life" glass montage on the rear temple wall. 

If time permits, we will drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, the Thai Lue village, which is famous for its arts and crafts. We also visit the nearby village of Ban Xienglek specializing in making the traditional Saa paper. 

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Tip: If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday). 

Rise with the sun and start your day by participating in the daily morning almsgiving with more than 200 Buddhist monks silently departing from their temples, collecting their daily meals from the faithful residents who sit quietly along the streets.

Next, we’ll explore the vibrant temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Here, local people barter their fresh catches and harvests—from rice and vegetables to fish and chicken—right on the ground, offering a snapshot of daily life in this charming town.

After savoring a delicious breakfast at your hotel, we’ll visit Wat Sene, the city’s oldest temple, and then move on to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong.

Our journey continues to the breathtaking Kuang Si Waterfalls, the largest in the Luang Prabang area. The natural pools are a favorite among both locals and tourists, offering a serene escape into nature.

If you’re an animal lover, don’t miss a quick visit to the Bear Rescue Center, home of bears rescued from poachers.

Finally, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, bringing your journey through Luang Prabang to a close.

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