An Unforgettable Journey through Luang Prabang

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Mount Pousi — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Wat Visoun — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This extensive full day exploration of Laos’ most recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site has been one of the must-do tours, encompassing all what Luang Prabang has to offer. The marvelling charm is something needs to be visited once in a life time.

Be guided along the most popular temples of Luang Prabang,
Learn about the town’s history and cultural values
Venture up the stairs to the top of Mount Phousi
Discover why UNESCO has placed this town onto its list
Lunch is included at a local restaurant

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Asian Trails LTD

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
Included: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
Included: Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
Included: A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Not included: Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Not included: Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
Not included: Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Not included: Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Not included: Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Itinerary

Vat Visounarath

one hour Admission included

Depending on the location of your hotel, we usually commence our tour with the Wat Visoun, Luang Prabang’s oldest temple and once home to a famous Prabang Buddha. Also known as Wat Visunalat, the temple's most notable feature is the large squat stupa in its forecourt.
Wat Aham

45 min Admission included

One of the smaller temples in Luang Prabang is the Wat Aham. The temple itself consists of an ornate wall and two ancient stupas and is the home of old banyan trees that are considered to harbour a holy spirit.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

45 min Admission included

Continue your Luang Prabang trip, the Wat Mai is the largest and most richly decorated of all the temples in Luang Prabang.
Wat Xiengthong

one hour Admission included

We end the morning at the Wat Xieng Thong, one of the icons of Luang Prabang’s plethora of Buddhist temples. The most beautiful details are the walls of the temple, decorated with delicate gold patterns on a maroon background and still are.
Royal Palace Museum

one hour Admission included

After lunch at a local restaurant, we enter the compound of Laos’ Royal Palace Museum, housing the most important treasures of Laos’ recent past. The famed Pha Bang Buddha image is enshrined here besides the collection of personal artefacts of the royal family, including the royal throne of the Lan Xang Kingdom.
Stop 6

45 min Admission included

The afternoon starts with a unique temple called Wat Sene. The temple’s name is said to come from a donation of 100,000 Kip (Sene kip in Laotian) which was used to construct the temple during the 18th century.
Mount Phousi

one hour

For those with the stamina and the will to see the town from the highest point at the very end of the day, Mount Phousi is the place to be. It is topped by a golden stupa (called “That Chomsi”) and is one of the first sights of Luang Prabang that arriving visitors will gaze upon. The views and the sunsets are simply spectacular.

After the sun has set and we have climbed down the stairs, your driver will comfortably bring you back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

L'hotel Souvannaphoum
Luang Prabang Legend Hotel
Villa Lao Wooden House
Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang
Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel
Amantaka
La Residence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Luang Prabang
Na Viengkham Hotel
Villa Kiengkham
Muangthong Boutique Hotel
Villa Maly Boutique Hotel
Satri House

and 41 more pickup points

Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Luang Prabang hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.

Using your ticket

Please contact Asian Trails at least 72 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Changes within 24 hours may be on request.
Pick-up times for excursions will be reconfirmed one day prior to commencement of your booked excursion. As an indication, the pick-up time from your accommodation is scheduled 30-60 minutes prior to the confirmed starting time.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minute prior to your scheduled pick up time.
Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.

In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Luang Prabang.
Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Kuang Si, along the Ou and Nam Khan River, Nong Kiau and Luang Prabang International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.