3-Day Trip To Luang Prabang

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Highlights

Witness monks' alms collection in the serene morning ritual

Explore Pak Ou Cave on a traditional Mekong River cruise

Immerse in Kuang Si Waterfall's natural beauty and Bear Rescue

Engage with local culture at the morning market and tranquil Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

nature, religious, cultural

Private Tour

3 Days

Easy

English, French

Description

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through Luang Prabang. Experience the enchanting alms-giving ceremony, uncover the mystical Pak Ou Cave, and revel in Kuang Si Waterfall's splendour. Engage with local life and depart with cherished memories.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang
- Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave, Kuangsi Waterfall
- Participate in the early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks collecting Alms.
- Optional visit to the local morning market.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Cruise on a traditional boat along the Mekong River to explore Pak Ou cave.
- Transfer to Kuang Si waterfall and the Bear Rescue Center by private minivan.
Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang, Departure
- Transfer to the airport.

What's Included

All meals as stated above

All tours and transfers are in private air-con vehicles with English-speaking guide, including all entrance fees

Drinking water

What's Excluded

Visa

Travel Insurance

Beverage during lunches and dinners

Gratuities to guide and driver

Personal and other expenses not stated in the itinerary

Know Before You Go

Language

The national language is Lao, but English is commonly used in major tourist centers.

Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai are also widely understood.

French, German, Russian, and several other European languages are spoken by many educated Lao due to higher education in Europe during the 1970s-1990s.

Weather

Laos generally enjoys a mild tropical climate, but it can get quite chilly during the cool season.

Temperatures range from 10 to 40 degrees Celsius in the Mekong Valley.

Currency

The official currency of the Lao PDR is the Kip.

Banknotes in circulation include 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 Kip.

The best currencies for exchanging money are US Dollars, Euros, and Thai Baht.

Currency exchange is possible at banks, airports, and foreign currency exchange offices.

Travel with Children

Laos is a safe and peaceful country, suitable for both adults and children.

Lao people are fond of kids, and children provide opportunities for positive interactions with locals.

Credit Cards

Visa, Master Card, and American Express are accepted mainly in larger hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops in major cities like Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, and Champasack.

Internet

Internet access is available in many hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants in urban areas.

Internet cafes are also present in provincial capitals, but rural areas might have limited connectivity.

Healthcare

Laos offers basic healthcare services.

Precautionary measures such as consuming well-cooked food, drinking bottled water, staying hydrated, avoiding mosquito bites, and wearing protective clothing can prevent common ailments.

Hospital Information

Google Maps can help you locate hospitals in Laos.

What To Bring

Passport with minimum 6-month validity left (VERY IMPORTANT!!)

A good backpack (good quality)

Good Travel insurance (most policies cover Laos, but check)

A second photo ID other than your passport

Driver's license if you wish to go on the road or rent a bike or a car

Important scans and documents on hardcopy and on Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.

Blood donor/type card in case of...

Prescriptions for any medication you require. (Note: Most Lao chemists will sell medicine without a script, but if you are searched by immigration, it's good to be able to show you need the medicine you carry.)

Credit cards—not all in the same bag, please, and not all of them in your day-to-day wallet

Light sleeping bag or blanket for cleanliness if you hang out at backpacker places; other than that, only for trips around October till February

Sun protection, a hat, mosquito spray, and sunscreen (enough of it)

Small towel and swimsuit, maybe a light outdoor towel—the waterfalls are inviting!

Good walking shoes and trekking sandals for activities and flip-flops

First aid kit for outdoor activities if you plan such activities (we take first aid kits on our tours)

Earplugs for sleeping and boat trips!

Padlock to prevent unwanted searching of your bags

An easy-to-wash set of long and short clothes for outdoor use and string or hooks

Rain protection, as our tours are held rain or shine (especially in June–October)

Basic toiletries and toilet paper, although these can easily be purchased at local stores and supermarkets

Games and a good book for on the bus or a quiet night

Small knife, binoculars, head torch, or flashlight and extra batteries

Chargers and power banks (some villages have no power)

Candles and lighters make sense, but not in hand luggage.

Hygiene kit with soap, tissues, toothbrush, tampons, etc.

School supplies, pens, notebooks, toothbrushes, and toothpaste to donate to local villages with your guide. (Note: These can be bought in Luang Prabang, and your guide will give them to the school or village.)

A small donation to your guide goes a long way toward supporting their family and community