Laos is the history, cuisine and views of Luang Prabang cascading waterfalls sunset treks fairytale landscapes. A land of the lotus eaters amid the bloated development of its neighbours, Laos brings together the best of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination.
Luang Prabang (ຫລວງພະບາງ) slows your pulse and awakens your imagination with its combination of world-class comfort and spiritual nourishment. Sitting at the sacred confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan (Khan River), nowhere else can lay claim to this Unesco-protected gem’s romance of 33 gilded wats, saffron-clad monks, faded Indochinese villas and exquisite Gallic cuisine.
Kuang Si or Kouang Si Waterfall is one of the highlights – if not THE highlight – of Luang Prabang. A single large cascade tumbles from the jungle feeding a series of falls and pools that make perfect swimming holes. Laos may be a landlocked nation without beaches but Kuang Si’s cool turquoise waters make up for it. Don’t dismiss it as “just another waterfall.” I’ve never met a visitor disappointed by it.
BRIEF:
Day1: Luang Prabang –Arrival (Meal: D)
Day2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Kuangsi Waterfall (Meals: B/L)
Day3: Luang Prabang – City Tour (Meal: B/L) Day4: Luang Prabang – Relax (Meal: B) Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure (Meal: B)
DETAILS ITINERARY:
Luang Prabang -Arrival (Meal: D) Arrival Luang Prabang, you will be picked up by Driver and tour guide transfers to Hotel in Luang Prabang for free at leisure on your own. Set at the confluence of two rivers that almost surround the town, and beneath a temple-topped hill, Luang Prabang is a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture; reminders of when Laos was part of the French colony of Indochine.Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Kuangsi Waterfall (Meals: B/L) After breakfast, we will take you to harbour and spend 2 hours for cruising in a long-tail boat on the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak OuCaves. En route, typical Laotian villages are barely visible behind thick foliage. Wooden canoes bobbing by the shore attached to bamboo poles can be seen everywhere while floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Arrive at Pak Ou and explore the sanctuaries which consist of two large caves. Both repositories house thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimetres to two meters in height. Returning to Luang Prabang by car. After lunch, drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. On arrival, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Kuang Si waterfall. For the more adventurous, continue to the top of the main waterfall where you may choose to swim in a large pool. Transfer back to your hotel by private vehicle. Free time to explore the colourful night Bazaar. Overnight in Luang Prabang.(Smiletravel also offer you best Vietnam- Cambodia tour)
Luang Prabang – City Tour (Meals: B/ L)
Today If you’re able to wake up before dawn (05:30 am) to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed
monks – an awe-inspiring sight dating back generations in Laos. Optional walking through the morning market
where all local products are being sold, watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast.
(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).
After breakfast, start your visit to the Royal Palace, which is now a National Museum and houses the precious exhibits
that used to be possessions of the former Laos Royal family. (Open from 8:30am to 11.30am and from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
daily except on Tuesdays) Continue with the exploration of the main Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang including; Wat Visoun, a 16th-century temple which serves as a small museum for religious artefacts; Wat Aham, built in the early 19th
century temple and Wat Xiengthong, a 16th-century temple which epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang
Prabang architecture.Take the opportunity to interact with the monks at the Wat Mai temple before ending the day with a climb of 328 steps
to the top of Phousi Hill. Where you can watch the sunset over Luang Prabang town and the two rivers and forested hills
which form its natural borders. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Highlight city tour in Laos tour package organized by Smiletravel.
Luang Prabang – Relax (Meal: B)
Relax and discover Luang Prabang by yourself. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang – Departure (Meal: B)
After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to airport to catch the departure flight.
Finished tour 5days in Laos with Smiletravel.
TOUR INCLUDED:
Private tour
Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, BR – brunch)
All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
All sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
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