Day 1. Arrival – Luang Prabang (D)
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and
transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is
perhaps 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.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave
(B,L)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided
tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat
Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with
its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which
represent the classical architecture of
Luang Prabang temple. We 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. On return, we take a short
drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand
weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3. Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
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. 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.
