Luang Prabang Laos 6 Days Highlights Tour

6 DAYS LUANG PRABANG HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL (D)

We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. You’re free to explore this best preserved traditional city in South-East Asia before we head for a local restaurant to admire Lao cultural show while enjoying delicious Laos cuisine.

Day 02: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)

Start your Luang Prabang city tour at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, where you will explore the history of Laos. Continue on foot to Wat Mai temple, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, and Wat Sensoukarahm temple, which features a beautiful dazzling golden façade. Next we visit Wat Visoun, 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 the night market, where you can find a wide collection of handmade textile by local and hill tribe people in the surrounding towns before heading for dinner.

Day 03: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)

This morning, we rise early to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings from the devotees. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there, we visit the morning market where you will find diverse offerings such as dried buffalo skin, local tea, hill tribe weavings and other local poultry, vegetables, and produce. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will have the opportunity to visit the local villages of the Lao ethnic minority groups. We carry onto the spectacular Kuang si waterfalls where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths.

Day 04: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we start our tour at Wat Xieng Thong temple, the most revered temple in Luang Prabang. Located at the end of the peninsula, close to the Mekong, this temple was built in 1560 by King Setthathirat and is decorated with ornate carvings and mosaics. Then we take a boat upstream on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, filled with beautiful views of the tranquil countryside. We’ll visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, packed with thousands of gilded Buddha statues of various sizes. After lunch, return to pier and along the way; stop at a local village to see how local rice wine and whiskey is made. En-route, we take a short drive to a local silk and cotton hand-weaving local village.

Day 05: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG (B/L/D)

We’ll pick you up and transfer you to the elephant camp, where the guide will brief you about elephants. You’ll then mount the elephant and cross the Nam Khan River and ride along local village gardens, teak plantations and natural forests. After reaching the jungle camp, we’ll trek and head to Tad Sae waterfall to relax and enjoy the scenery of the surrounding nature and have a picnic lunch. We’ll then traverse the Nam Khan River in a traditional Lao long boat from the waterfall back to the elephant camp and then head back to the town.

DAY 06: LAOS TRAVEL PACKAGE: LUANG PRABANG DEPARTURE (B)

Your time is free until we take you to the airport for your flight.

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