Our
guide will welcome you at the airport, then transfer to hotel for
check-in. 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.
Day 1: Luang Prabang - Arrival (D)
Our
guide will welcome you at the airport, then transfer to hotel for
check-in. 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 Bazaar,
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.
This tour can be customized as you wish!