4 Days Luang Prabang Tour: The Best Eco Tour Of Smile Travel

BRIEF: 

Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang

Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave 

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khouang Si waterfall

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure 

ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Luang Prabang – Arrival 

Welcome to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and then escort you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang 

Day 2: Luang Prabang – City & Pak Ou Cave (B) 

In the morning, we will climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful over view of the city and the Mekong River. We then visit Wat Mai the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang, was built in the 20th century; National Museum at the former Royal Palace 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.

We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of 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 will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues.

We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, continue to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand-weaving and traditional Saa paper-making.

We will explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang 

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi waterfall (B)

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos.

Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered). 

We then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

In the morning, we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center (close on Mondays) where you are able to observe valuable artifacts and traditional clothing and implements from each of the 20 ethnic minority groups which inhabit the Luang Prabang area.

Next, we will visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 2087 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern China. In the courtyard of Wat Visoun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit from which it takes its name.

Then, transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority groups – Ban Na Oune Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible.

Overnight in Luang Prabang 

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Rooms available until 12h00. Free at leisure until transfer back to Luang Prabang airport for departure flight.

End of your 4 days Luang Prabang tour.

4 Days Luang Prabang Tour Price:

+ Pullman Hotel: From 24 Dec. 24 –2 Jan. 25; 29 Jan – 16 Feb 25, 24 – 31 Dec. 25 : + USD 20/room/night

Compulsory Gala Dinner:

+ Pullman Hotel: USD 80/pax for 31 Dec 2024
+ AVANI Hotel: USD 180/pax for 24 & 31 Dec 2024

1, Supplement for airticket: N/A

2, Supplement for lunch: USD 12/ pax/ meal

3, Supplement for dinner: USD 12/ pax/ meal

Inclusive & Exclusive of Luang Prabang tour 4 days price:

INCLUSIONS:

✅ Private transportation in private air-conditioned

✅ Accommodation in twin shared

✅ English Speaking Guide

✅ Admission fee to indicated sights

✅ Boat trip as stated above sight

✅ Morning alms giving

✅ 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

EXCLUSIONS:

❌ 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.

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