3-Day Laos Classic Tour
Luang Prabang, Laos
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
This is a perfect tour for first-time visitor in Laos. We will pick you up at Luang Prabang Airport and start this 3-day journey. Discover the essential of Laos UNESCO Heritage town, Luang Prabang. Stroll around the old colonial peninsula, take a relaxing mini-cruise on the Mekong and enjoy the local Hmong market and the unique culture of this magical town. Visit Vat Vixoune, That Makmo, Vat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Caves, Kuangsi Waterfall and the National Museum that was formerly the Royal King’s Palace.
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This is a perfect tour for first-time visitor in Laos. We will pick you up at Luang Prabang Airport and start this 3-day journey. Discover the essential of Laos UNESCO Heritage town, Luang Prabang. Stroll around the old colonial peninsula, take a relaxing mini-cruise on the Mekong and enjoy the local Hmong market and the unique culture of this magical town. Visit Vat Vixoune, That Makmo, Vat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Caves, Kuangsi Waterfall and the National Museum that was formerly the Royal King’s Palace.Day 01, Arrival - Luang Prabang [-/-/D]
After you arrive at Luang Prabang Airport and apply visa by your own. Meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel in Luang Prabang for check-in if available. Official check-in time at 14:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own.
Start your visit with Vat Vixoune influenced by Thai-Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shaped stupa. Proceed to Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Dinner (set menu) and accommodation at hotel.
Day 02, Luang Prabang - Watch Tagbat - Pak Ou Caves [B/L/-]
Watch Tagbat, the monks’ rounds, early in the morning. It is a ritual that is truly part of Lao people’s life and offers a memorable experience and great snapshots. Your guide will explain how to follow the strict customs and rules involved and visit fresh local market. Return to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast visit the National Museum (Tuesday closed) that used to be Royal King’s Palace. Then proceed to the local pier of Luang Prabang and take a traditional boat ride cruising upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop by Thin Hong, a picturesque village to get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves in which you find hundreds of Buddha statues. Lunch at local restaurant (set menu) near by the caves.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat. On the way stop at Ban Xang Khong, a handmade paper village. Visit Ock Pop Tok (nice weating work shop). Take a walk in the old city or shop at a Hmong market.
Dinner is on your own and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03, Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Waterfall - Departure [B/L/-]
Breakfast at your hotel. Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall 32 kms to the west of Luang Prabang. On the way visit the Hmong village Ban Na Ouane. Short walk through the forest to the waterfall. After enjoying the scenery, take a swim in one of the nearby clear pools. Below the tiered limestone pools there lies the Khmu village Ban Thapene. Khmu men are especially good basket weavers and you can sometimes see them crafting.
Picnic lunch nearby the waterfall. Back to Luang Prabang and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
After you arrive at Luang Prabang Airport and apply visa by your own. Meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel in Luang Prabang for check-in if available. Official check-in time at 14:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own.
Start your visit with Vat Vixoune influenced by Thai-Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shaped stupa. Proceed to Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Dinner (set menu) and accommodation at hotel.
Day 02, Luang Prabang - Watch Tagbat - Pak Ou Caves [B/L/-]
Watch Tagbat, the monks’ rounds, early in the morning. It is a ritual that is truly part of Lao people’s life and offers a memorable experience and great snapshots. Your guide will explain how to follow the strict customs and rules involved and visit fresh local market. Return to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast visit the National Museum (Tuesday closed) that used to be Royal King’s Palace. Then proceed to the local pier of Luang Prabang and take a traditional boat ride cruising upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop by Thin Hong, a picturesque village to get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves in which you find hundreds of Buddha statues. Lunch at local restaurant (set menu) near by the caves.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat. On the way stop at Ban Xang Khong, a handmade paper village. Visit Ock Pop Tok (nice weating work shop). Take a walk in the old city or shop at a Hmong market.
Dinner is on your own and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03, Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Waterfall - Departure [B/L/-]
Breakfast at your hotel. Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall 32 kms to the west of Luang Prabang. On the way visit the Hmong village Ban Na Ouane. Short walk through the forest to the waterfall. After enjoying the scenery, take a swim in one of the nearby clear pools. Below the tiered limestone pools there lies the Khmu village Ban Thapene. Khmu men are especially good basket weavers and you can sometimes see them crafting.
Picnic lunch nearby the waterfall. Back to Luang Prabang and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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