Essential Luang Prabang Tour

4.9/5 464 Latest reviews

Tour Code: ODY-LA-539

Destination: Laos

Duration4 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

Luang Prabang is a city that exudes a unique vibe. You'll fall in love with it the moment you step foot there, not only because of the pristine lifestyle but also because there's so much to do from morning to night. The highlights of Luang Prabang can be experienced throughout this four-day tour, during which you will see the famous alms-giving ceremony, explore distinctive Lao architecture, meet hospitable locals in the countryside, have fun at the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, and peruse some handicrafts at the night market.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Luang Prabang

Arrival, Mount Phousi, Night Market
2

Luang Prabang

Wat Sene, Wat Xieng Thong, Mekong River Boat Ride, Royal Palace Museum
3

Luang Prabang

Morning Alms Giving Ceremony, Ban Na Quane Village, Kuang Si Waterfall
4

Luang Prabang

Departure

Collapse All

Itinerary

Day 1: International Arrival, Luang Prabang
Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, your guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel. After a short rest, climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred gilded stupa and then explore the night market.
- Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a cultural excursion of the city's oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, the largest and most splendid one. Afterward, board a cruiser upstream in the Mekong River, get a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside and explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which is crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Later, take a stopover at the small village of Ban Xang Hai, where the local rice wine is distilled. On your way back to Luang Prabang, take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving.
In the afternoon, it's an easy city tour to the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Last, tour the Royal Palace Museum.
- B L
- Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang Sightseeing
If you like, observe the morning alms giving ritual in the early morning, and then have a short visit to the Morning Market. Your guided tour for the afternoon starts with some local villages of Lao minority groups at Ban Ouay Village. After that, head to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. Later, continue to Ban Xang Khong Village. Return to the city by late evening to catch the sunset at Wat Phabath.
- B L
- Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang, Departure
Enjoy your leisure time before being escorted to the airport for your departure flight.
- B