Immerse Luang Prabang

Breakfast at your hotel. Start with the Morning Market, where you will see diverse and unusual offerings such as: dried buffalo skin, local tea, live chickens, vegetables and local hill-tribe weavings. Right in front of the morning market, Wat Mai – the largest and most richly decorated temple in town. The monastery served as a temple for the royal family and is the residence of the Pra Sangkharat, the highest Laotian Buddhist dignitary. Some steps away, we'll pay a visit to The National Museum , housed in the former Royal Palace, showcases many treasures of Laos' royal past and features the Prabang, the sacred Buddha image for which Luang Prabang was named. End our morning at Wat Xieng Thong , the largest and most splendid temple of Luang Prabang royal city, best known for its impressive Tree of Life mural depicting the Buddhist story. Lunch is served at local restaurant. Afternoon: you will go by boat to Pak Ou Caves , enjoy splendid natural scenery along the way and observing local fishermen and daily activities along the river. Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain and reclining (nirvana). On the way back, you will also have the opportunity to visit the local riverside villages of Ban Xanghai, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Second stop at Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft. On the bright day, you'll have a chance to enjoy the marvelous sunset while cruising down along the mighty Mekong. Evening, enjoy walking around Luang Prabang night maket, offering a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter. Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional: We have the possibility this morning to wake up very early to go witness the Tak Bat ceremony, when the monks proceed along the streets of the town to receive the daily alms from locals. Travel south of town to the famous Kuangsi Waterfall ; the turquoise color of the water with a backdrop of white limestone rocks gives the waterfall a magical appearance. Depending on the season the water level varies and you can be swimming in the beautiful pools. While there, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Sun Bear Reserve, a conservation center that rescues animals from the wildlife trade. On the way back, visit the Ock Pop Tock weaving center, run by an organization that offers local weavers the opportunity to earn a decent income with their weaving skills. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Free to enjoy your last moments in Luang Prabang. Transfer to airport for flight to next destination. Ends of our service.

Meal Plan: Breakfast