4-Day Culture and Nature tour of Luang Prabang and Laos
Highlights
Luang Prabang
nature, cultural, Sunset Cruise
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, Lao, Thai
Description
Learn about the history and culture of Luang Prabang at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. Pay your respects at the Wat Xieng Thong temple, the most famous temple in Luang Prabang. See the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang on a 2-hour Mekong sunset cruise ride and visit the eerie Pak Ou Caves by boat.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival
Pick up from the airport and meet at the exit of the arrival hall at the airport.
Transfer directly to your stay.
Enjoy your luxury stay at Sofitel Luang Prabang.
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Day 2: City Tour & Sunset cruise
At 8:30 am, meet each other at the hotel lobby for a City tour.
Visit highlight Luang Prabang sites in the company of an expert guide, including the morning market, the former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), the Arts & Ethnology Centre, and Wat Xieng Thong. Use your own two feet today.
Explore the lively ‘morning market’, home to a diverse range of exotic foods and tropical fruits that make up the delicious local diet.
See the serene Wat Mai Temple that was spared sacking by the Chinese Black Haws in the late 19th century supposedly because of its beauty and stunning design.
Visit the fascinating Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre for insight into many ethnic groups central to the formation of modern-day Laos.
Visit the majestic Wat Xieng Thong, the most famous temple in Luang Prabang, known for its Tree of Life mosaic.
Explore the beautiful National Museum (former Royal Palace) that houses fine examples of Lao art and furniture.
At noon, enjoy tasty Lao cuisine at a recommended restaurant.
Return to the hotel and rest for a while.
At 4:30 pm, proceed for a 2-hour Mekong sunset cruise ride. The mighty Mekong is one of Asia’s great waterways and a critical part of the life and culture of many of the inhabitants of land-locked Laos. On your short boat trip, float past local villages, see other water vessels, perhaps see fishers casting their nets, and see the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang from a unique perspective. Glide through the water at a leisurely pace, allowing you to take photos and relax on this timeless waterway.
Return to your departure point after around two hours, then be transferred by vehicle back to your hotel.
Inclusive of 1 dinner on the boat.
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Day 3: Pak Ou Caves - Kuang Si Falls
At 8.30 am, meet each other at the Lobby for sightseeing.
Visit the eerie Pak Ou Caves by boat, pass by fishing villages and rivers, and visit a nearby local village. Enjoy the Mekong riverside scenery of villages, local fishers, trade vessels, and dramatic, precipitous mountain scenery. Learn about local village life and sample the infamous Lao rice wine.
After lunch, see the mystical Kuang Si falls and an inspiring sanctuary devoted to rehabilitating rescued bears. Kuang Si falls is the most beautiful and famous fall in Laos - swim in the turquoise waters here and relax completely!
Take advantage of opportunities for photos of river life, nature attractions, countryside.
Inclusive of 1 lunch at the waterfall " Carpe Diem."
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Day 4: Departure
Meet each other at the hotel lobby for check out and transfers.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.