Laos Tour Route: Around Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is considered the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. You will visit many beautiful places around Luang Prabang.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Trip Length:
- 3 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
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Detailed Trip Description
Luang Prabang is considered the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. You will visit many beautiful places around Luang Prabang.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Luang Prabang
Arrival - Luang Phrabang.
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel.
Sightseeing
Then enjoy a half -day spin around Luang Prabang, it is consider the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Hotel
Overnight in Luan Prabang. Meals: None
Day 2 - Luang Prabang
Luang Phrabang – Local Style Mekong Riverboat Experience- Pakou Buddha Caves.
Sightseeing
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple.
River or Barge Cruise
Then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine.
Sightseeing
On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
Hotel
Overnight in Luang Prabang. B
Day 3 - Luang Prabang
Luang Phrabang Departure.
Sightseeing
The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed.
Shopping
After visiting these sights in the morning, you will have free time for your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping area.
The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure. B
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