Luang Prabang Essentials

Visit the highlights of the Jewel

5 days to discover a city rich in history, culture, spirituality, architecture, gastronomy, handicraft

Day1. Arrival – Luang Prabang

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in South-east Asia. The tranquillity 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. Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day2. Luang Prabang – City Tour (B)

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill-tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day3. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou (B)

After breakfast, we visit Xang Khong Village, a well-known for Saa Paper making and weaving then take a cruise up to Mekong which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well time to explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, where they make the local rice wine, after visited the Pak Ou Cave but Pha An Limb Stone Cliff don’t be missed. We then take a boat down to Luangprabang City by afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day4. Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Water Fall (B)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual and morning market don’t be missed.
After breakfast we visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts and the shine of Wat Mai, then we drive to Kuangsi Waterfall and Bear resue center, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails and return back to the town by late evening.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.