Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Luang Prabang

   • After meeting your private tour guide, join the local petanque players to try your hand at the sport, a favourite pastime of the Lao people.
   • Then, climb to the top of Mount Phousi and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. 
   • Descend to the Mekong side of the peninsula, reach the evening hill tribe market, where local handicrafts and textiles can be found. 
   • Enjoy dinner on the banks of the Mekong and try out Sindat, a popular Lao style barbeque, before returning to your hotel.

   Overnight stay at Luang Prabang.

2. Day 2: Full day tour of Luang Prabang

   • Visit the important Buddhist monasteries - Wat Xiang Thong, Wat Visoun, Wat Khili, and Wat Mai.
   • Then, head to the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum, where you will find ornate, gilded, and brocaded reception rooms, as well as Buddha and spectacular artifacts including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum
   • After that, explore the Night Market, and find a lovely selection of handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

   Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

3. Day 3: Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls and Bear Sanctuary

   • Witness the monks collecting the alms at sunrise, a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Laos people.
   • Travel through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls, admiring the beautiful landscapes of rice fields, hills, and small villages along the way. 
   • Stop en-route at a small village of the area's ethnic minorities, and learn about their traditions and culture.
   • Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. The water tumbles down a large drop and cascades gently in to several cool, clear pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim (please dress modestly). You can also walk to the top of the falls via a steep track to see stunning views.
   • Visit the bear sanctuary next to the falls, run by Free The Bears Fund Inc. There are currently 23 Asiatic Black Bears living in the sanctuary, which has saved them from poaching. The main threat to these bears is poaching due to the use of their bile in Chinese medicine. 
   • Transfer back to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

   Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

4. Day 4: Transfer to airport

   • Your private guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight—end of the tour.