ANCIENT CAPITAL – LUANG PRABANG 3 days/ 2 nights

Welcome to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered Luang Prabang as a World Cultural Heritage City in 1995. The tranquility and charm of this city, with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to your hotel.

After a short rest, we will climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa and the exasperating, beautiful panorama views of the sun setting over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River. We then stroll around the Night Market, where you will find a lovely selection of local handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. You will visit the morning Market where you will find dried buffalo skins, local teas and saltpeter among the many chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low representing the classical architecture of Luang Prabang. We then embark on a boat journey upstream along the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. En route, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced.

We then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to traditional villages such as Ban Xienglek and Ban Xang khong, the villages known for handmade jute paper. 

Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast you will experience the highlight of the tour to leave your mind with an impressionable image of this charming city. We visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating back from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Free at leisure until the time to the aiport for departure flight.

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Inclusive of above prices:

• Private transportation in private air-conditioned
• Accommodation in twin shared 
• Russian speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Boat trip as stated above sight
• Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
• Government tax and service charge
• Luggage handling
• 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
• 2 cold tower per day during the tour

Exclusive of above prices:

• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Domestic airfare and airport tax in Laos
• International airfare and airport tax to & from Laos
• No early check in or late check out (except as indicated)
• Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Visa stamping fee to Laos, if any
• Optional excursions and entrance fees and permits during free time
• Additional transportation required due to any emergency situation
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills, shopping…
• Excess luggage charges
• Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

ANCIENT CAPITAL – LUANG PRABANG 3 days/ 2 nights (OPTION 2)

Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang

Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave & Kuangsi Waterfall

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Departure