Luang Prabang Extension - 5 Days 4 Nights

5 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang is always a favorite place in Laos. With rich heritage and history, this former capital offers you a great opportunity to explore many temples and wats and beautiful landscape, of course.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Grayline Vietnam Threeland Travel

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide
Included: Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
Included: Breakfast
Included: 2 cold tower per day during the tour
Included: 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
Included: Boat trip as stated above sight
Included: Accommodation in twin shared
Included: Private transportation in private air-conditioned
Included: Luggage handling

Not included

Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: International airfare and airport tax to & from Laos
Not included: Early check in or late check out (except as indicated)
Not included: Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
Not included: Single room (quoted separately)
Not included: Visa stamping fee to Laos, if any
Not included: Optional excursions and entrance fees and permits during free time
Not included: Additional transportation required due to any emergency situation
Not included: Tipping/ Gratuities
Not included: Surcharge for peak season and compulsory gala dinner on Dec 24th & 31st at hotel if any
Not included: Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills, shopping

Itinerary

Day 1 · DAY 1: ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG

Wat Xiengthong

8 hours Admission included

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. Climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles.

Day 2 · DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVE (B)

Pak Ou Caves

8 hours Admission included

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVE (B)

After breakfast, visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, visit the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves. Stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. On our way back, we pass the local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue to see the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belongs to royal family patronage and near by Sackarine Caves. We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.

Day 3 · DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – KHOUANGSI WATERFALLS (B)

Kuang Si Falls

8 hours Admission included

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to the city by late afternoon to observe the sunset at WAT PHABATH.

Day 4 · DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – SOFT TREKKING (B)

Tad Sae Waterfall

8 hours Admission included

You will visit the protected Elephants at the “Elephant Park Project” along the Nam Khan riverbanks. A short and easy hiking tour will lead you out into the Fair Trek project area where villages profit directly from your visit. A small Khamu community lives below a high rising mountain range. Depending on the time available your Lao style Lunch will be served at Ban Houay Fai and return to Tad Sae waterfall

Day 5 · DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE (B)

Luang Prabang

4 hours

After breakfast, we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace and Central Market. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Museum Inn Luangprabang
Souphattra Hotel
Sofitel Luang Prabang
Elephant Boutique Hotel
Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang
Villa Mahasok Hotel
Villa Maydou
La Residence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Luang Prabang
Na Viengkham Hotel
Saysamphanh Hotel
Luang Prabang Airport
Villa Kiengkham

and 4 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.