Laos Tour Route: Around Luang Prabang


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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.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Luang Prabang

 
Arrival - Luang Phrabang.

Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel.

Luang Prabang  picture
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.

Luang Prabang Sightseeing picture
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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