(3D/2N) Luang Prabang Stopover

Luang Prabang is a beautiful city located in tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors. 

It is no wonder this amazing city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The ancient city was the former Royal Capital of Laos, with a reign of more than 63 kings over 600 years. Luang Prabang is known as the ‘Thousand Pagoda City’, there are countless intriguing architectural highlights in the sleepy and once royal capital.

Highlights

  • The Royal Palace Museum of Prabang artifacts and history of the Laotian people. 
  • Climb to the top of Mount Phousi and take photos of panoramic views of the city, while the sunsets over the Mekong River
  • Explore the Luang Prabang Market, home to unique handmade textiles and handicrafts
  • Private boat cruise on the Mekong River and visitation of the Pak Ou Caves
  • Lacquered Buddha images and the history of Laos from visiting many of the country’s sites.

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  • Duration

    3D/2N

  • Destinations

    Luang Prabang

Our Services Include:
  • Accommodation in twin shared basis
  • Private, Air Conditioned Transport
  • Boat trips as stated in the itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary
  • Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
  • Gov’t taxs and service charges
  • Luggage handling
  • Drinking water
Our Services Exclude:
  • Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
  • Domestic air ticket
  • Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
  • Travel and/or Medical Insurance
  • Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary
  • Single room accommodation (quoted separately)
  • Child or adult in triple share accommodation
  • Foreign language guides other than English
  • Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
  • Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
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ITINERARY/SCHEDULE

On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After you have had time to rest and freshen up we will head off to see some of the highlights of Luang Prabang including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang. Cycling on we will visit the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham

From there we will climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred gilded stupa and enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the sun, setting over the Mekong River. 

 Descending the mountain you will find yourself in the midst of the famous Luang Prabang Night Market, where you can find a unique selection of handmade textiles and handicrafts locally made by both ethnic Lao and hill tribe people that inhabit Luang Prabang's surroundings. 

Your evening is free to explore the city or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

This morning we board our private boat for a pleasant and scenic cruise up the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. These caves are an ancient pilgrimage site and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha images displayed for hundreds of years.

Returning to Luang Prabang we disembark our boat and have the option of taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving or returning to the hotel for free time to relax.

Your evening is free to explore on foot or by bicycle, treat yourself to a spa treatment or massage or just enjoy a few drinks by the riverside. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Depending on your flight time this morning we will visit the Arts & Ethnology Centre and take a stroll through the Morning Market before transfer to the airport for departure.