Highlights of Luang Prabang 3 Days and 2 Nights

Highlights of Luang Prabang 3 days – LAO-002

Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang (-)

Upon arrival at the airport in Luang Prabang our guide will be waiting and welcome you in the arrival hall.

Luang Prabang is the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom and the center of religious life in Laos. We transfer to your hotel for check-in and a short briefing about the program for the next couple of days.

After the briefing, we climb up Phousi hill for an excellent view of this world heritage city.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang ( B/-/- )

Following breakfast, we depart the hotel and visit the National Museum, which formerly was the former Royal Palace. The Museum houses a collection of valuables, including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, as well as gifts received from foreign dignitaries. Next stop is a visit to Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any other temple in Luang Prabang, epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture.

Next we embark on a boat for a trip up the Mekong River. Along the way we observe the local way of life passing by. Of particular interest will be the local Hill Tribes.

Our first stop is the Pac Ou cave cut into the side of a limestone cliff and located at the convergence of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pac Ou are comprised of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images and statues, ranging in height from mere centimeters to two meters.

We will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Ban Pac Ou village and then return to our hotel in Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Departure (B/-/- )

This morning you may want get up early and participate in a daily morning ritual. Monks carrying their bowls, wander through town blessing local people who give them offerings (mostly sticky rice). This daily ritual is repeated everywhere in South East Asia. The monks depend on the offerings for their daily food.

After breakfast we will travel to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls where turquoise waters cascade over limestone formations. The abundance of water forms a magnificent display of nature. Below the Kuang Si Falls are large pools perfect for swimming and cooling off under the spray of the falls. Driving to the waterfalls we pass through stunning landscapes and teak forests, as well as several ethnic minority villages (Hmong and Khmu). Near the waterfalls we stop to visit a center where the endangered black Asiatic bears are kept for breeding.

We return to Luang Prabang and transfer to the airport for the flight (excluded) to your next destination.

RATES INCLUDE:

Accommodation based on twin or double rooms with daily breakfast.

Meals as indicated in itinerary.

Private vehicle/boat for the tour as per program.

English speaking local guide during the tour as per program.

Entrance fees during guided time.

All excursions as mentioned in itinerary.

Mineral water + wet wipe.

All service charges and government taxes.

RATES EXCLUDE:

International / domestic airfares and taxes.

Visas and visa fees.

Personal expenses such as bar, telephone, internet and laundry bills.

Travel insurance against any personal injury or illness and any damage to property during the course of this trip.

Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tips and gratuities.

Entrance fees during free time.