Destination: Luang Prabang

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide  

Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. 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, you’ll visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; you’ll 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, you can explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. You’ll spend the night in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang-Pakou Cave (B)

Breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be taken to a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. You’ll then board a boat embarking 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, you’ll stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. And take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving with natural dyes.  You’ll return to the city by late evening for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Your overnight stay will be in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang Departure (B) 

After breakfast visit 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.

Prices per person in US$: 

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Valid until December 31, 2009

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

• English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• Flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas.

• Meals except as specified.

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel list for Five Star standard

• Luang Prabang: Boutique Hotel les 3 Nagas (***** the Boutique hotel located in the heart of Luang Prabang's historical peninsula)

Hotel list for Four Star standard

• Luang Prabang: Villa Santi  Hotel (**** the former residence of Lao Royal Princess)

Hotel list for Three Star standard

• Luang Prabang: New Luang Prabang (*** local standard) or similar

Hotel list for Two Star standard 

• Luang Prabang: B & P Hotel (** newly built boutique hotel located in the heart of city centre) or similar